Interview of J.D. (Pseudonym)
- Title
- Interview of J.D. (Pseudonym)
- Description
- This interview conducted between Devin O’Neill and J.D. explores J.D.'s experiences as an immigrant coming to the United States from Colombia. J.D. grew up in Colombia and decided to come to America as a part of his overall journey. He recounts experiences of mistreatment, struggles he had to undergo to survive in a new place, other trials and tribulations. J.D. presents his life in a more upbeat tone as he recounts his past experiences. He talks about his family in Colombia, education, trade work, his new life in America and much more. J.D. expresses how lucky he is to have done so well for himself and is proud of his journey.
***This interview is restricted to the University of Maryland College Park's campus. For more information, contact the Center for Global Migration Studies (globalmigration@umd.edu).***
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course HIST 428M (Spring 2021). This course was led by Professor Anne Rush of the Department of History, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies. - Creator
- Devin O'Neill
- Publisher
- Center for Global Migration Studies
- Date
- March 9, 2021
- Rights
- The full rights of this oral history interview were given by the interviewee to the University of Maryland, College Park. This interview may be quoted from, published, or broadcast in any medium that the University of Maryland, College Park shall deem appropriate.
- Format
Dublin Core
- Interviewer
- Devin O'Neill
- Interviewee
- J.D. (pseudonym)
- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland
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Collection
Citation
Devin O'Neill, “Interview of J.D. (Pseudonym),” The Archive of Immigrant Voices, accessed May 12, 2026, https://archiveofimmigrantvoices.omeka.net/items/show/108.