1. Project Shine Angie Hernandez Evergreen Valley College Fall 2003

2. Project Shine Students Helping In the Naturalization of Elders

3. Project Shine combines college students with older immigrants and other young immigrants who are seeking to learn English and help them obtain their U.S. citizenship.

4. Tutors give students: In a group setting or one on one tutors help students to read and speak English. Build confidence to become more active in their communities Teach the basic knowledge of U.S. history and Civics that is needed to pass the citizenship exam.

5. Project Shine Since its inception in 1997 Project Shine has: Assisted older Immigrants and Refugees :9361 Community Partners Providing Sites for Service: 244 College Students Providing Service Through SHINE:3176 Total Hours of Service:61,528 Courses that use SHINE as a Service-Learning Option: 354 Institutions of Higher Education Participating in Project SHINE:25

6. Practicing English with students

7. The school I tutored at: Del Mar Metropolitan Adult Education Program

8. The diverse ethnic background of students