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MCC Daily Tribune

ESOL Voices: Student Spotlight

Julia Kozak

Julia Kozak came to the United States in July 2022 after fleeing Ukraine with her husband and young son.  In Ukraine, she was a municipal lawyer.  At MCC, she is focusing on improving her English skills in the Strong Foundations ESOL Program.  In “The Horrible Unforgettable Day,” Julia tells us her story of the day of the Russian airstrike on Ukraine. Read Julia Kozak's story. 

ESOL Voices is a collection of stories written by ESOL students at Monroe Community College. This publication highlights our MCC students who come from all over the world.  Look for new stories in the Tribune.  Search for older stories on our Omeka page maintained by librarian Dax Parasnis-Samar.  We hope you enjoy these stories as much as we do.  

Katie Leite & Pamela Fornieri, ESOL Program

Katie Leite
ESOL/TRS
10/31/2022