Interview with Julisse Rodriguez-Ayala - OH 759

Interviewer

William Calandro

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Abstract

This interview was conducted by William Calandro with Julisse Rodriguez-Ayala as part of Project 2020: A Collaborative Oral History. Rodriguez-Ayala discusses her experiences amid the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly as a high school student. She details the challenges of social isolation as well as the educational hurdles she confronted during the critical year 2020. Rodriguez-Ayala’s interview provides deep insight into the educational experience (secondary and higher education) amid the pandemic. Notable topics of conversation include quarantine, COVID-19 protocols (masks, social distancing, etc.), vaccination, education, virtual learning, Winthrop University, social unrest, and the 2020 political climate.

Julisse Rodriguez-Ayala (b. 2003) is a native of Ponce, Puerto Rico and, at the time of the interview, studied English with a minor in Educational Studies at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC.

Spearheaded by Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight, an Assistant Professor of History and African American studies at Winthrop University, Project 2020 is best summarized in her words: “The goal was to conduct interviews that explored the various ways in which Americans were experiencing and being impacted by the various watershed moments that emerged during 2020 (the global pandemic, social unrest, financial challenges, issues with healthcare, etc.)."

Publication Date

10-25-2022

Unique Identifier

OH 759

Format

00:36:53

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MP3

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This interview is open for use.

Disciplines

Law

Keywords

COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020, Vaccination, Education, Virtual Learning, Winthrop University, Social Unrest, 2020 U.S. Election

Interview with Julisse Rodriguez-Ayala - OH 759

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