ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This publication would not have been possible without the co-operation of the people whose stories it tells. It was truly a pleasure for me to meet with them and have them share their experiences so willingly.

Instructors and counsellors from the BEAD program suggested successful learners. I would like to thank them for their enthusiastic involvement and I regret not interviewing each and every one of the students they recommended.

Deborah Martin shared her knowledge and experience concerning the conduction of interviews and presentation of learners' stories. The BEAD Department provided every kind of needed support: financial, moral, critical and celebratory. A special thanks to Divina and Joan who made sure endless drafts were typed and uncomplainingly fielded much of my other work when I was preoccupied. And to Rainer for his patient editing and encouragement.

Finally, thanks to all the students, tutors, and staff in the Interchange program who perhaps felt abandoned, but never complained.