Criselda Rodriguez: A New Life, Interview Conducted by Lillon Allan M. Bala

Introduction

I decided to interview my aunt, Criselda Rodriguez, because it would be a great opportunity to learn more about her and my family's history on immigrating to the United States from the Philippines.  Criselda Rodriguez  will describe her background, and explain the difference between her living in the Philippines and the United States.  You will hear the many obstacles she had to overcome while living in America, but will also get a glimpse of the accomplishments she has made.

Criselda Rodriguez with her two children, Jon Michael and Roselyn.

  

Table of Contents

I. Background

II. Living in the Philippines

III. Living in the United States

IV. Reflection

I. Background

Criselda Rodriguez describes her family background and education.

II. Living in the Philippines

Criselda Rodriguez explains her life in the Philippines and Saudi Arabia before coming to America.

III. Living in the United States

Criselda Rodriguez emphasizes the hardships she had to endure when first coming to the United States. 

IV. Reflection

Criselda Rodriguez reflects her decision on immigrating to the United States.

Photos

Criselda Rodriguez embracing her mother.

Criselda Rodriguez posing with her brothers and sisters during Christmas of 2013.