My name is Asha Jama. I am from Somalia, I have been here almost five and a half years. I have five children: two sons and three daughters. All of my children are going to school. My oldest son is in 9th grade. My second son is in 8th grade. My third daughter is in 7th grade. My fourth child is in 4th grade. My last child is in second grade. I am studying ESL Class at Green River Community College. I want to study English very well. I am taking ESL and Computer classes. I want to get a career. I live in Kent at the Springwood apartments.  I like living in the United States because I have freedom and help from the government and education for my children. I appreciate it.

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