To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the OBS in 2015, we asked some alumni to tell us their stories. Representative of many other people, they share memories of odysseys through states and government agencies, of long journeys, of their anxiety and fears, the dangers they faced – and of miracles. Although these success stories are very diverse, all have one thing in common – the desire to successfully integrate themselves.

Click on a photo to see the success story behind it.