Category Archives: Ecuador

Corporate, Ecuador, First Generation Immigrants, Manual Labor, Medicine, Work

Hilda Chiquito: The Opportunity Costs of Life in New York City

May 22, 2014 Lisa Ng

Hilda Chiquito, a petite woman with a dazzling smile, works as an accountant for MRY. Having immigrated to the United States at nineteen with her mom and her two brothers from Manabí, Ecuador, her life changed drastically after settling into New York City. The decision for her to come to the United States was not … Continue Reading ››

Ecuador, First Generation Immigrants, Immigrant Interviews

Miguel Lebron’s Interview as told to Lisa Ng

May 22, 2014 Lisa Ng

Prior to arriving to the United States, Miguel Lebron lived a comfortable life working as a supervisor in an accounting firm. However, when his children started growing up, he decided to move himself and his family to New York, where they would be exposed to better opportunities and lead a better life. Reasons for Leaving Home “I … Continue Reading ››

Changes in Lifestyles, Ecuador, First Generation Immigrants, Future Plans, Homeland, Immigrant Interviews

Dora’s Interview as told to Thomas Saw Aung

May 13, 2014 Thomas Saw Aung

Dora was enjoying her life at home as a housewife until she divorced her husband. After losing custody to her only child, she decided to move to the United States to get a job. In her native country employment was only possible for those younger than 35 years old. The States brought her loneliness bringing … Continue Reading ››

Ecuador, First Generation Immigrants, Immigrant Interviews

Nube Cabrera’s Interview as told to Ann Jose

May 13, 2014 annjose

This interview is of Nube Cabrera (NC), aged 38. She came here when she was 17, without any expectations and thinking that she will probably be going back. The interview focuses mainly on her life after coming here and what events took place thereafter. Ivette Cabrera (IC), my friend helped in translation and contributed to … Continue Reading ››

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