Oral History of Lidia Gabriela Ojeda-Ruiz, interviewed by Sophie Kreutz, 10 April, 2018

Oral History of Lidia Gabriela Ojeda-Ruiz, interviewed by Sophie Kreutz, 10 April, 2018

Lidia Gabriela Ojeda Ruiz (b. 1997) was born in the town of Jerécuaro in Guanajuato, Mexico. She came to the United States in 2006, with her two older brothers to live with her mother and older sister who were already settled in Johns Island, South Carolina. In this interview, Ojeda remembers growing up in Mexico, the difficulty and confusion of leaving family and friends in Guanajuato to start a new life in the United States, and the challenges she faced adjusting to a foreign environment. She shares her story of adjusting to the school system, learning English and becoming acculturated. Moreover, she discusses her status as a Dreamer and the burdens placed upon DACA students to further their education beyond high school. Ojeda talks about her interest in criminal justice, her work with a local immigration lawyer, and her plans to continue her education in the future. In this interview, Ojeda reflects about how growing up in two different places, Guanajuato and South Carolina, have shaped her life and character.

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Charleston (S.C.)

55 minutes

Sophie Kreutz

Lidia Gabriela Ojeda-Ruiz

Charleston, South Carolina