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Karla Cornejo Villavicencio on “Catalina,” the Tale of an Undocumented Student at Harvard

The New Yorker Radio Hour

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Reflections of an Undocumented Student at Harvard

This chapter follows the experiences of an undocumented student at Harvard during the debates surrounding the Dream Act, highlighting the emotional toll of living with uncertain immigration status amidst political turmoil. The speaker discusses the decision to share their story anonymously, navigate post-graduation challenges, and how their upbringing shapes a sense of vulnerability and impermanence.

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