Contextualizing STEM Education in Liberia, West Africa
This podcast is produced by the Institute of Basic Technology, a nonprofit high school STEM education lab providing access to students in Liberia, West Africa. It tells the unique stories of current students and those who have navigated the hurdles of the Liberian educational system. Hear in their own words as they describe their struggles, successes and the context within which they strive to achieve their dreams.Listen and be inspired!
Contextualizing STEM Education in Liberia, West Africa
Episode 13 - The Story of Rufina Mollie
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Institute of Basic Technology
✅ Starts her nursing career just as COVID peaks in the U.S.
✅ She candidly speaks about the importance of God and family
✅Her journey to becoming a nurse almost got derailed due to racism
✅Opens up her struggles as an immigrant kid and being bullied about her accent
✅Generously donates school supplies to a local elementary school in Liberia annually
✅Tutors nursing fundamentals on her YouTube channel
My guest this week is my kid sister, who is a career nurse! She candidly talks about life as an immigrant kid, being bullied, racism and how she almost never made it to becoming a nurse. Listen and be inspired!
