In this episode, hosted by Alyssa, she is joined by her grandmother, Rose, who migrated from the Philippines over 50 years ago.
Rose briefly describes her simple journey to America from the Philippines; with the help of her military husband. She takes a deep dive into the immense sense of pride and love she has for everything in her new home. Rose shares the cultural heritage and traditions she is passing down the generations born in the United States.
The conversation explores the complexities of the immigrant experience, reflecting on the bravery, struggles, and triumphs of those who leave home and immigrate to start anew.
[This podcast is a project by 12th-grade students in Mr. Smith’s English class at Mission Vista High School in Vista Unified School District.]
