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The Imponderabilia of Immigrant Life: An Immigrant Story

Veronica Davidov Thursday, April 20th, 2017



I think of immigration in my subsequent, adult life, not as a determinant but something akin to the zodiac sign if one believes in astrology.

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Marks and Angles: An Immigrant Story

Felix R. Stetsenko Monday, April 17th, 2017



You can tell from our left arms.

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Sailing from Byzantium: An Immigrant Story

Ekaterina Chelpanova Wednesday, April 12th, 2017



My field, Byzantine studies, became almost extinct, my advisor, the last professor in the field in my city, fell ill and lost interest in continuing her work in the field.

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Solidarity and Shelter: An Immigrant Story

Agnes Sekowski Thursday, April 6th, 2017



She hid her university diploma, which she would need to start a new life, in a sealed stationary package.

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