Lion Tracks

In this episode we hear from Nero, a Yemeni student whose journey to the United States took over 12 years. After enduring the hardships of war in Yemen and a difficult chapter in Egypt, Nero and his family found a place of belonging in Minnesota. He shares what it was like to adjust to a new culture, learn English, and build friendships from different backgrounds. He talks about his college experi...

In this episode we hear from Raghad, a Syrian-born student who lived in Algeria for 11 years, shares her incredible journey of relocation to the United States. Despite the challenges of adapting to a new education system and learning English, her resilience and determination shine. Moving to Minnesota with her family, Raghad embraced the cultural shock and overcame fears associated with her new li...

In this episode, we hear from Buba.   Born in Russia, raised in Guinea, and then back to Russia before arriving in the U.S., Buba has spent his life adapting, learning new languages, cultures, and ways of starting over. Through it all, he has remained a natural leader: someone who lifts others up with honesty, humor, and heart. Buba shares what it’s like to live in the U.S. as an immigrant, the pe...

ESPAÑOL En este episodio, conocemos la historia de una valiente estudiante que llegó desde Ecuador hace un año. Nos comparte lo duro que fue dejar atrás lo que amaba y empezar de nuevo en un país desconocido. Entre gratitud por su madre y su hermanita, y el dolor de una despedida, nos habla de lo que significa vivir entre dos mundos: el país que te forma y el país que te transforma. Descubrimos có...

In this episode of Lion Tracks , we hear from Daniela, a student who moved from Ecuador after facing gang-related danger in her neighborhood in Guayaquil. Starting over in the U.S. was not easy. Daniela worked and studied at the same time. She quickly placed into high-level college classes, and now she’s graduating from high school and heading to the University of Minnesota to study architecture....

In this episode, Angie gets interviewed by Mr. Alex, the teacher who made a big difference in her life. Together, they talk about Angie’s story—her life in Ecuador, the hard times she faced, and the challenges of starting over in the U.S. They reflect on how complicated it can be to choose to take care of yourself when you are carrying many responsibilities. Both Angie and Mr. Alex had teachers wh...

In this episode of Lion Tracks , we hear the story of a former Wellstone High student who moved from Turkey to the United States. She talks about what it was like to leave her home, start over in a new country, and learn a new language. Her journey is full of challenges, but also strength and hope. This episode is about being brave, growing through change, and finding a new home. Host: Angie Cisne...

Lion Tracks is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of immigrant students forging new paths in the U.S. Hosted by Angie Cisneros, a Wellstone graduate from Ecuador, this podcast provides a platform for real voices and real journeys. Listeners will hear about the challenges and triumphs these students face as they adapt to life in a new country. Angie created this space to highlight not just...