A student’s journey to the U.S.

Julio Morales escaped from Cuba to Florida on a raft that was built in his grandmother’s bedroom. Despite five days on a dangerous sea, Julio and his father made it to safety. Julio is now in his third year of dental school at ECU. Learn about Julio’s life journey in this WTVI PBS Charlotte documentary, which aired January 17, 2017. Watch Destination Cuba at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv8ApLGPHZg.

WTVI PBS Charlotte reporter Jeff Soniers interviewed third-year dental students Julio Morales for the documentary Destination Cuba.