Special Education<\/a><\/p>\nHometown<\/b><\/h3>\n
Paran\u00e1, Brazil<\/p>\n
Plans post-graduation?<\/b> <\/b><\/h3>\n
I was offered a job in Manassas City Public Schools with an extension of my student visa, so I’ll be able to work for a year as a special education teacher! <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
What professional and personal opportunities have you had during your time at Marymount?<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/b>Through a Marymount partnership with the ARC workshops, I met a family that wanted help to transition their daughter from high school to post-secondary life. I was able to stay in touch and provide some guidance, which definitely has made me a better professional because of the hands-on experience. Also, I was nominated by my teachers to receive a scholarship through the Virginia Department of Education, and I actually got the scholarship! It\u2019s crazy to think that among all people in Virginia, I was the one selected. I feel so lucky, and I know that all the possibilities that Marymount offered was what got me to where I am today.<\/span><\/p>\nHow has being an international student colored your Marymount experience?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Being an exchange student at Marymount did not feel like being different from others. I felt like I could always share my thoughts even when they were different, and that was always welcomed. I had many opportunities to learn and share different perspectives to enrich our learning together. <\/span>I was worried in the beginning that it would be really hard to adjust to a new language and what teachers expected from me. But I made sure to ask a billion questions to get clarity on what was required. I was worried that teachers would not like that I was asking a lot of questions, but they were super welcoming and kind every single day. So I am really grateful that they were patient and gave me the extra help I needed to complete the work. They gave me the space, time and opportunity to show my true colors, and for that I am so grateful!<\/span><\/p>\n