[Marie Exantus]

Hello, everyone. My name is Marie Exantus. I am from Haiti. In my country, they call me Widlyne; that’s my middle name. My first languages are Creole and French. I’ve been here in the USA for almost two years, and I am still learning English. I learn from you guys and from my 5-year-old at home every single day.I am happy to be here, and I am excited to become a nurse.

[Ava Stewart]

Hello Marie! Wow, it’s so fascinating how many languages you’re familiar with and hearing about your homeplace! Did you have any culture shocks when you came to the states? I took French back in high school, but I’m not very fluent in it anymore. So excited for our nursing journey together!

[Cristina Fernandez]

Hi Marie, my grandmother on my dad’s side immigrated from the Dominican Republic! I don’t speak any Spanish, unfortunately. I wish I knew a second language. It must be so hard learning a third language and now going to school! I have faith in you, we will all make it through this.

[Marie Exantus]

Hi Ava, Oh really! If you want, we can practice French together. There was no culture shock when I came here because the Americans occupied us. Haitians are very familiar with American culture. So, I adapted very quickly; my only obstacle was the language.

[Marie Exantus]

Hi Cristina, I was thinking about that when I saw your last name. Your grandmother could speak Creole too; you never know. Yes, it’s hard for me to learn another language, but I’m trying.

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