Sunday, February 6, 2011

For mother’s sacrifice, U. student from Peru keeps plugging along

Enrique didn’t know why he was living in Salt Lake City.

He was 11, fuming at his mother for pulling him away from the life and friends he knew in Peru and wondering what this strange place was — one full of white faces who spoke a funny language.

It wasn’t easier in school. He picked up English quickly, but learning the culture and customs took longer. So, he buried himself in schoolwork.

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