Free College Fair for Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Their Families

Explore your future! Meet and speak to representatives from Utah colleges and organizations that can help you start and pay for college.

Date: November 15th, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: BYU Conference Center (Harman Building – Easily accessible by bus – see map below)

• Families are welcome
• Translation services are available
• Special guest speaker
• Connect with international college students and hear their stories
• Learn about scholarships, financial aid, and applying to college
• Meet local refugee support organizations
• Free Dinner
• Win cool gifts!
• Booths to visit with representatives from these colleges and organizations

Education:

• Associate of Behavioral Sciences – Mt San Jacinto College 
• Bachelor of Social Work – La Sierra University 
• Master of Social Work – Brigham Young University 

Bio:

She was born in a small village in Northern Guatemala, Central America. She and her husband had to leave Guatemala over 45 years ago because of political problems. They lived in Costa Rica and Mexico for a few years before moving to the United States 39 years ago. When they arrived, they didn't speak English and had to adjust to a new culture, like many immigrant families.

She worked as a school social worker in the Provo School District for three years and retired from BYU two years ago. Now, she is serving a full-time mission in Guatemala.