DIRECTIONS: For this DISCUSSION, you will POST your responses

to the following 2 prompts. When you are done, read your

classmates' POST to prompt #2 on how they would support or guide

a new immigrant. Think about HOW you can also support them and

then provide recommendations or resources which you think would

benefit the immigrants to acculturate or assimilate into the country.

Remember that it can be either in Tijuana or San Diego.

Use specific details. In other words, elaborate by giving examples.

1. The boys have walked thousands of miles since they left their

home country of Sudan. They are considered "refugees." Describe

how these refugees who were displaced from their homes in

Sudan have helped each other. In other words, describe how

these boys have survived over the years, despite living in danger,

poverty, illnesses, starvation, and confining environments. What

strategies have they used to maintain some control of their own

lives? Provide at least one specific example from the reading

which supports why you say this.

2. We are currently experiencing a humanitarian crisis in our world.

People are being forced to leave their homes and country due to

numerous reasons. If they do not leave, there may be implications

for their personal safety. Lately, many foreigners have entered

through Mexico and arrive at the USA/Mexico border, seeking

asylum. Some will be allowed to enter into the USA, and others

will have to remain in Mexico (Tijuana). Regardless of which

country they are in, they will need to learn to adapt to their new

environment. If you were to meet one of these foreigners today.

either in San Diego or Tijuana, how can you support them to

acculturate and assimilate to the American/Mexican culture?

What advice or guidance would you give them?