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Asma
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Riverside, California
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What career paths would you recommend for someone who came to the U.S. after fleeing conflict and starting over with a language barrier, and who now wants to turn that struggle into a purpose — not just for survival, but to make a real difference?
I came to the United States from Afghanistan after the Taliban took over. Back home, I didn’t have access to education, especially as a girl, and when I arrived here, I struggled with the language barrier. Despite all of that, I’ve been working hard to succeed in school. I’m still figuring out what career path to choose, but I want to find something meaningful — a way to use my experiences to help others and make an impact. I would really appreciate honest advice from professionals who’ve overcome challenges or started from nothing.
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Evangeline "Jamila" Keita
Yoga Instructor (YT200), Amrit Method Yoga Nidra Facilitator. Retired Program Analyst, Mayor's Office of Human Services.
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Evangeline "Jamila"’s Answer
It is hard to answer your question without knowing you, without knowing what your interests are etc. Talk to a school counselor at your school, preferably one you know and trust. If you don’t know anyone, still make the appointment. Lay everything out, all your hopes and dreams and then decide what is realistic for you to accomplish right now. Get to know who you really are and what you really want to do. Take small steps now and move forward. I’m doing something now in retirement that I never thought of or imagined and I LOVE 💕 it!
Follow the path and pray for direction.
Follow the path and pray for direction.
charnelle saint-laurent
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charnelle’s Answer
Hello,
You have quite a story a familiar one, it seems like you have overcame your circumstances which shows your resilience and your story is an example of motivation, perseverance, and so much more I’m sure you truly want to make a difference help others like you whether it is back home in Afghanistan giving them an outlet through finances; support through fundraising and organizations maybe you can start this up through non profit. You can also probably become an ESL teacher to help learn English like you have. The possibilities are endless for you to be whatever or whoever you want to be, be a force by helping another you can do it. I hope you found this useful your stronger than you know.
CSL
You have quite a story a familiar one, it seems like you have overcame your circumstances which shows your resilience and your story is an example of motivation, perseverance, and so much more I’m sure you truly want to make a difference help others like you whether it is back home in Afghanistan giving them an outlet through finances; support through fundraising and organizations maybe you can start this up through non profit. You can also probably become an ESL teacher to help learn English like you have. The possibilities are endless for you to be whatever or whoever you want to be, be a force by helping another you can do it. I hope you found this useful your stronger than you know.
CSL
Lisa Rodriguez
Registered nurse
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Asma,
I am so glad you were able to leave and come to a place where you can study. I am a nurse and I worked with a nurse who fled Afghanistan the first time the talaban took over, her father was killed by them and her mother came here. She now has a doctoral degree in nursing. You have had to overcome so much. Keep learning English. Some of the things that you could do would be an immigration lawyer. If you are interested in medicine, you could special ize in public health, that specialty focuses on infectious disease trends, vaccination rates, nutrition, availability of health services for a specific population. It isn't just local. You could work in other countries too. Do some research online and you will find something that you like and helps you find a career you love. I am sure you will do well.
Lisa
I am so glad you were able to leave and come to a place where you can study. I am a nurse and I worked with a nurse who fled Afghanistan the first time the talaban took over, her father was killed by them and her mother came here. She now has a doctoral degree in nursing. You have had to overcome so much. Keep learning English. Some of the things that you could do would be an immigration lawyer. If you are interested in medicine, you could special ize in public health, that specialty focuses on infectious disease trends, vaccination rates, nutrition, availability of health services for a specific population. It isn't just local. You could work in other countries too. Do some research online and you will find something that you like and helps you find a career you love. I am sure you will do well.
Lisa
Esther Soto
Program Management
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Hi Asma,
Career paths might vary a lot. Those will depend on where is your passion? It`s great to know that you are looking towards meaningful and purposeful living. Consider your strengths (that I know you have a lot), consider which areas of life call your attention, your interests, whether that is psychology, languages, are you a people person or oriented towards numbers, statistics, computers?
Ask yourself what topics and ideas spark your curiosity? What hard skills and soft skills do you possess? Do you foresee yourself working at an office? at a school? Outdoors?
There is no magic trick for career paths as we are constantly evolving however at an early stage, asking the previous questions will bring some perspective of where to start and doing some volunteering work might help you understand where your passion is and from there, you will grow every day. I am pretty sure that you will shine and create impact :)
Career paths might vary a lot. Those will depend on where is your passion? It`s great to know that you are looking towards meaningful and purposeful living. Consider your strengths (that I know you have a lot), consider which areas of life call your attention, your interests, whether that is psychology, languages, are you a people person or oriented towards numbers, statistics, computers?
Ask yourself what topics and ideas spark your curiosity? What hard skills and soft skills do you possess? Do you foresee yourself working at an office? at a school? Outdoors?
There is no magic trick for career paths as we are constantly evolving however at an early stage, asking the previous questions will bring some perspective of where to start and doing some volunteering work might help you understand where your passion is and from there, you will grow every day. I am pretty sure that you will shine and create impact :)