Life at the International House

With her potential, she might one day become the greatest journalist of her generation. But first, she must allow the seed of a dream in her heart to grow as she becomes who she was born to be. Follow the journey of 18-year-old Mexican immigrant Karli Espinosa as she overcomes obstacles and discovers who she is, chasing her dream to become an investigative newspaper reporter in English. Developing close friendships with her housemates from around the world, she cultivates the characteristics of love and courage that she will need for the rest of her life. Six short stories in a series chronicle her first semester as a journalism major at Santa Angelica University in Southern California. While studying there, Karli lives at the International House, an off-campus house for international students. In each story, she learns life lessons and also cross-cultural understanding as she builds a special bond with her housemates. Join Karli at the start of her freshman year and discover with her what it means to live and grow. Inspirational stories for college students, native or non-native speakers of English alike. Includes bonus materials for advanced learners of English as a second/foreign language.