Vania Calderon is now a U.S. citizen! When Vania began her journey toward citizenship, she hired a lawyer, an expensive decision that ultimately didn’t offer much help. After struggling with the English writing portion of the exam, she wasn’t sure where to turn. That is when citizenship teacher Edward Trujillo stepped in. Vania joined Mr. Trujillo’s Saturday citizenship class at Mid-City Learning Center three months ago and practiced diligently every week. Thanks to her hard work and determination, she passed and is now officially a citizen.
What’s next for Vania? “I will vote for the next president!” she exclaims. She also plans to continue her studies to become a nurse’s assistant, along with her ESL classes on Saturdays at Mid-City. Keep going, Vania. The sky’s the limit!