Fabiola Jenson and Fartun Hirsi are best friends and students at the University of Southern Maine’s School of Nursing. Despite the challenges of immigration from Africa and attending college with children at home, Fabi and Fartun have shown remarkable strength and fortitude as they pursue their goal of graduation and becoming nurses.

Chasing Maine is a biweekly video series that explores Maine from a distinct visual perspective. Join veteran Maine journalist and storyteller Roger McCord as he chases the people, places and things that define the unique character of the Pine Tree State. Subscribe to the Chasing Maine playlist on YouTube.

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Chasing Maine: Indomitable Spirit

by Roger McCord, The Maine Monitor
July 11, 2021

<h1>Chasing Maine: Indomitable Spirit</h1> <p class="byline">by Roger McCord, The Maine Monitor <br />July 11, 2021</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Fabiola Jenson and Fartun Hirsi are best friends and students at the University of Southern Maine's School of Nursing. Despite the challenges of immigration from Africa and attending college with children at home, Fabi and Fartun have shown remarkable strength and fortitude as they pursue their goal of graduation and becoming nurses.</p> <p><em>Chasing Maine&nbsp;is a biweekly video series that explores Maine from a distinct visual perspective. Join veteran Maine journalist and storyteller Roger McCord as he chases the people, places and things that define the unique character of the Pine Tree State. Subscribe to the Chasing Maine playlist on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPKKxMnwcB2U4_vnMmql0A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <img id="republication-tracker-tool-source" src="https://themainemonitor.org/?republication-pixel=true&post=18996&amp;ga4=G-0CHN3PKWVS" style="width:1px;height:1px;"> Copy to Clipboard

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