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“The politics of human migration” highlights SLI mentor at University of Richmond

RICHMOND, VA – A University of Richmond article features SLI mentor Anum Merchant, who has mentored Yoselin, the daughter of Guatemalan immigrants, ever since they were first-year students in college and high school, respectively.

“This year, I helped Yoselin with her college essays and applications,” Merchant said. “When you grow up in a culture unfamiliar to your family, you have to work twice as hard. I have seen that in Yoselin. I love watching her grow and figure out what she wants to do. She’ll be attending Virginia Commonwealth University in the fall.” READ MORE