About Andrew.

My Name: Andrew Mohandis Elisapana

My Age: 25 years

Tell us about your family: We were born 8. 2 boys and 6 girls but I lost 1 sister. Three of my sisters were captured in the war and taken to Juba in 1986. After the peace treaty was signed in 2005, I went to Juba and I found them. I lived with my mother and father, sisters, my uncle's children, and their children - all together 35in number in one home.

What are you studying? History education.

Why did you want to come to school here in the US? I come to school here in the US because I need good education. School materials and books are available. Good teachers and technology. Peaceful country for studies.

How do you plan to use your education when you return to Sudan? I want to back to work in my country, open schools to teach my people because many people do not go to school. I need to help my people. There are no qualified teachers e in my country due to the war.

How was your first week of class? My first week of school started with reading and math test. I am happy because I passed the test. I have learned a lot of new things. We are few in class, not like Africa where one class were over 100 students. And very good chairs. One person per chair. In Africa 4 students for one chair.

How can people pray for you? For knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Pray for my family back home.

Encourage Andrew: zarahmandis@yahoo.com