The subject of this interview is Mirsada Ibradzic, a Bosnian native who discusses her experience coming to the United States. Eighteen year old Mirsada Ibradzic arrived in America on January 21, 1997 with her family. Mirsada felt it was important to continue her education which was interrupted during the war. When she arrived in Waterloo she pursued a GED rather than continue high school. She finished the program in six months and was named student of the year. This inspired her to continue her education at Hawkeye Community College and Upper Iowa University. While finishing her degree at Upper Iowa she began working with Veridian Credit Union as a teller. After graduation a Mortgage Loan Originator position became available; she applied and was accepted. She continues in this position. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.27 Immigration and Migration and SS-WH 9-12.26 Iowans Influence World History in a lesson on immigrants who sought refuge in Iowa during/following the Bosnian War. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.038.017 [Interview]
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