Afghan, Vietnamese Students Thrive in US Schools

role model – n. someone who another person admires and tries to be like

diversity – n. the state of having people who are different races or who have different cultures in a group or organization

perspective – n. a way of thinking about and understanding something (such as a particular issue or life in general)

heritage – n. the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation (usually singular)

freshman – n. a student in the first year of high school or college

junior – n. a student in the third of four years in a high school or college

oriented – n. interested in a particular thing, activity, etc.; designed to appeal to a certain kind of people

character – n. a particular type of person; a person who says or does funny or unusual things

style – n. in a way that is impressive or admired because it shows talent, good taste, etc.; in a stylish way; a particular way in which something is done, created or performed

proud – adj. very pleased with someone or something