Post-Reflection

What do I think/believe about:

Refugee Resettlement
Immigration in the US
Illegal Immigrants

After you answer, be sure to look back at your responses to these questions three weeks ago.  How has your thinking changed?

Up Close and Personal

We've been learning about immigrants and refugees and the issues that surround.  During our visits this week, we've had the chance to be up close and personal with some wonderful immigrants and refugees.  What has impressed you most this week?  What memory will you keep with you?

World Relief

Yum!!  An authentic Ethiopian meal, coffee and good conversation!  We enjoyed spending time with our new refugee friends.  

African Leadership

Thanks, Aimee!  What was something that struck you in our conversation today with Aimee?  Did you gain any new perspectives on the plight of the refugee in Nashville?

Nations Ministry

We missed you today, Anne Elise and Sarah!

Learning with Conexion Americas

Today we learned that Middle Tennessee has the fastest growing Latino population in the nation.  What other fact did you learn about the Latino Immigrants in our area that impacted you?   

Serving with Conexion Americas

Siloam Family Health Clinic

Thank you, Siloam, for allowing us to come learn about how you serve our Nashville refugee population!

Next Door Neighbors

In the Next Door Neighbors series (4 documentaries about immigrant/refugee populations in Nashville) what impressed you the most?  How has seeing these videos changed your impression of Nashville? 

English Only?

In the Vanderbilt University Immigrant Community Assessment report we learn that a recommendation of the experts is to,  'Increase the supply of bilingual advocates - counselors, lawyers, and social workers - who can advocate on behalf of non-English clients and patients, and on behalf of those who are not fluent in English' in the Nashville community.  This brings up the issue that faced Nashville a couple of years ago with the English Only bill.  Do a little research on this measure.  What are the pros?  What are the cons?  Which way would you have voted?

Well Founded Fear

Over the past couple of days, we've researched immigration and refugee issues on a global and national scale.  If suddenly the United States were ravaged by a brutal civil war; and you were forced to flee the country and seek asylum elswhere, what would be your biggest fears about relocating and integrating into your new life?