by Veronica Cool | Nov 3, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
Two-thirds of students who leave Maryland for higher education do not return. That’s a worrisome trend, because over the next 20 years, at least six of the 10 fastest-growing fields in Maryland will require college degrees. A recent study by the University of Maryland...
by Veronica Cool | Nov 3, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
If today, you moved and relocated to Italy, it would take you approximately 10 years to become acculturated as an Italian. Acculturation is the process in which an immigrant adjusts, or acculturates, to the local culture, language, customs, traditions, etc. A Latino...
by Veronica Cool | Nov 3, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
When I got the call that my father was in the hospital, I was worried. But when I arrived to find my little old man shriveled, meek, and sad due to his lack of English and the healthcare providers’ lack of Spanish, I was shocked. This breakdown in communication led...
by Veronica Cool | Nov 3, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
Could we function as a country if immigrants decided to not show up to school or work? Well, it happened Feb. 16. That protest surfaced anonymously and gained momentum across the United States in light of the increasing crackdown on illegal immigration and raids from...
by Veronica Cool | Nov 3, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
In a conversation with someone who speaks English as a second language or with an accent, have you noticed yourself speaking loudly? As if the volume of your voice will magically translate the words? Noticing this trend when folks addressed me or my family, I started...
by Veronica Cool | Nov 3, 2017 | Articles and Press Releases
The winner of the 2016 Latino Innovator competition was Glenda Sierra-Schulz, owner and founder of Xios Events, which specializes in creating customized events with an emphasis on cultural relevance. I recently chatted with Glenda to learn more about her and her...
