A new beginning

• Introduction
• Language and school experience
• Organization/Community involvement
• Positive impact from community involvement
• Conclusion

Introduction

 Edgar (Joaquin Edgar Beltran) born in El Salvador arrived in the U.S. at age 15 leaving behind family and friends in order to be reunited with his mom. He continues by sharing his experiences in school and community involvement.

Language and School experience

Throughout this clip Edgar talks about his experience with language and even described it as "intimidating." He continues by sharing his involvement in soccer and how it made the transition smother.

Organization involvement

Edgar took part of an internship with Army International where he got to help raise awareness about immigration. His involvement allowed him to make new connections and learn more about such controversial issue.

Positive impact from community involvement
Edgar continues to share the positive results from his community involvement. He thinks about issue beyond the United States, as he mentions that he keeps contact with students from the International University of El Salvador to make sure they are doing good.

Edgar struggled to adapt when he first arrived in the U.S. but through his community involvement and participation in soccer he made new connections allowing him to create his new home. Edgar's experience proves that it is possible to live a balanced life between your culture and the new ways learned in the U.S., by keeping contact with his family and friends from El Salvador and being involved in his community.
 Conclusion

To conclude, Edgar expresses some advice for those who are already here: care for your job, respect the law. He mentions that the journey to get here is not easy so we should take advantage of being here and accomplish our goals.

Top: Edgar and I celebrating during my graduation
Bottom: Edgar supporting his favorite soccer team