Maria Vileda

Hi, my name is Maria from Guatemala. I came to United States from Mexico in the year 1985. I came to San Diego and I was excited and I felt scared, because everything was new for me.

My first job was as a babysitter, and I was living with my aunt in Oxnard California. It was very difficult for me to be separated from my parents. Every day I felt sick listening to only English. 

In December of the same year I traveled to Boston; Massachusetts is a beautiful state. I Married here and I have 3 kids. I am happy with all my family now; thank God for that. I’m trying to learn English a little late for me, but it’s ok. Sometimes I feel frustrated because I did not make the decision to learn English earlier. Before coming here my life was very different. Thanks to my teacher for your help to teach me English.

Maria Vileda