Degan is originally from Djibouti on the Horn of Africa. She left her home in 2001 and lived in Los Angeles and Phoenix before moving to Portland, Maine in 2013 for her husband's work.
Degan attends Southern Maine Community College full time, works part time at DHHS, and raises three children (ages 9, 8, and 5). She is studying Social Work and plans to continue on to complete her bachelor's degree after she graduates from community college in the fall.
In this interview Degan encourages immigrants to maintain good credit, apply for scholarships through CSSP (Competitive Skills Scholarship Program) and go to school to learn English while also learning the culture in order to help people make their dreams come true.
Music: K'naan singing "Waving Flag."
Degan attends Southern Maine Community College full time, works part time at DHHS, and raises three children (ages 9, 8, and 5). She is studying Social Work and plans to continue on to complete her bachelor's degree after she graduates from community college in the fall.
In this interview Degan encourages immigrants to maintain good credit, apply for scholarships through CSSP (Competitive Skills Scholarship Program) and go to school to learn English while also learning the culture in order to help people make their dreams come true.
Music: K'naan singing "Waving Flag."
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