Annie Maco
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Casa Lejos de Casa

 

Casa Lejos de Casa

 

(Home Away from Home) is a space to share the untold immigration journey from a Latina perspective. Using humor, vulnerability and personal anecdotes, this project unpacks the process of making the decision to immigrate, adapting to American culture, and building a community in a new home.

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La Adaptación

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“One of Peruvian’s favorite hobbies is talking about Peruvian food, oftentimes while eating Peruvian food …Immigrating not only opened my mind but also opened my palate to a world of new flavors.“

 
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La Comunidad

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“… I was coming home after a bad day when the old man at the front greeted me by my name. That simple gesture made me feel at home.”