Afghan student Budri's U.S. education story of aid and perseverance
Azizuddin Karim Budri of Afghanistan graduated with a bachelor's in business administration and sociology from Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids after years of hardship. He benefited from sponsor support by the Wheelwrights and helped by classmates, a Cedar Rapids community, and a Mosque-anchored campus life while balancing work and studies amid immigration limits.
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Afghan student in Texas pursues education and reform ideas
Budri, an Afghan student living near the king’s palace during fighting, reflects on his country’s change in government, foreign aid dependence, and the value of education. He supports inviting foreign students to the United States, aims for a sociology master’s at UT Arlington, and plans to contribute to Afghanistan’s development upon return.
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