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But, his native language of Portuguese Creole meant he couldn鈥檛 start taking college classes until he learned to speak English. He鈥檇 also need to learn to read and write in the new language.

鈥淚f you don鈥檛 know how to read in English, you don鈥檛 know how to write,鈥� he said.

Elvis took advantage of 热点爆料入口鈥檚 English as a Second Language (ESL) program, where he spent two semesters learning the language and working a full-time job to help his mom.

鈥淚 was afraid to talk, but I figured out I had to talk in order to learn,鈥� Elvis said.

Just as he was a good student in Cape Verde, Elvis excelled in learning the English language, while making lasting friendships in the program.

鈥淭he ESL program gave me the courage to speak English,鈥� Elvis said. 鈥淚 am so thankful. Today, I am not afraid anymore.鈥�

Once he could speak, read and write in English, Elvis enrolled in credit courses at Bristol, with a heavy concentration in math and science.

鈥淚 could understand in my regular classes,鈥� Elvis said. 鈥淚f I needed something, I had help.鈥�

In 2021, Elvis graduated from Bristol with an associate degree in liberal arts, math and science transfer. He is now enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth where he is studying chemistry and is on his path to medical school.

鈥淭he ESL program gave me the courage to speak English. I am so thankful. Today, I am not afraid anymore.鈥�

鈥淚鈥檓 going to be a pediatrician,鈥� Elvis said.

When he鈥檚 not in school, Elvis works part time. His dream, in addition to becoming a doctor, is to one day buy his mom a house.

鈥淚鈥檓 going to work and save and buy a house,鈥� Elvis said. 鈥淚 am grateful.鈥�

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