It is Sunday 8 a.m, and the streets are quiet and empty as Steven Ramos fills his van with boxes of oranges to deliver to his father’s fruit and vegetable business in New Jersey. “Who said being in college was all fun and games,” he says in a mocking tone. Ramos, 22, a senior at City College majoring in Economics, moved to New York from the Dominican Republic 3 years ago, … [Read more...] about Dominican Immigrants Weigh Risks of Job Market
Dominican Degrees Carry Little Weight
Many well-educated Dominicans come to the United States hoping for a better life but end up finding no decent jobs, and working years only to realize they haven’t accomplished much. Even those with degrees end up living a harsh life not worthy of their education or the experience they have amassed. Niurka German has lived in the Bronx since 2008, a college graduate with a … [Read more...] about Dominican Degrees Carry Little Weight