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新闻系学生计划通过宣传和教育改变世界
雷纳托在来美国之前是一名活跃的志愿者。
In his native Brazil, he served with a local church as members went into the slums to teach and play with children who did not regularly attend school. He also gave of his time to teach English to teenagers and adults, and he worked with Syrian refugees teaching them Portuguese and helping them obtain their documents (IDs, driver’s licenses, etc.)
Since beginning studies at NWACC, he has been working with Student Alliance for Refugees to raise awareness of the plight of refugees. He is a reporter for the 鹰视图 and a senator with 学生会 at NWACC.
Renato was named a Golden Eagle recipient because his work ethic as a student and his contributions to the overall NWACC community of learners.
Gloria Mallow, English for College and Career Coordinator at NWACC, nominated Renato for the award. “In the fifteen years I’ve taught at NWACC, I have never seen a more hardworking, motivated student,” she wrote. “This is a generous person who not only wants to be successful, but wants others to be as well.”
她还指出，作为一名学生，雷纳托为学院做出了重要贡献。 “He has many times been my teacher — sharing about his culture and beliefs during class discussions about cultural awareness — as well as setting an example for behavior when facing challenges. 他不以自我为中心，不以自我为中心； he looks for ways to be a contributing member of the NWACC family. We are lucky he chose us to start his venture in higher education.”
Renato plans to earn his associate degree and then transfer to the University of Arkansas, where he will major in communication and have a double major in journalism and political science.
“I chose communication/journalism because I enjoy reporting on stories and political science because I want to be involved in politics in my community,” Renato said. “I believe that a good education is the most effective way I can better myself and more importantly, I will be capable of changing the world. With a background in communications and political science, I can more effectively advocate for the thousands in Brazil who are not receiving a quality education. This advocacy will allow all of us to reach our goals — as individuals and as a nation. As Nelson Mandela said once: ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ It is my weapon to fight against an impoverished past for a better future.”
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