Skyline College/North San Mateo County Oral History Archives, Skyline College Library
Student project for LSCI 110 – Digital Oral Research Project, Skyline College

Jerry M. Estrellado

Click here to read the research essay

Click on the links below to view video segments from an April 2010 interview by J.R. Estrellado with Jerry Estrellado Sr.,
who tells a story about a Filipino immigrant migrating to the United States in pursuit of becoming a doctor,
but experiences hardship and realizes that family comes first before goals.

Table of Contents:
1. Background
2. Leaving the Philippines

3. Settling in the United States

4. Reflection

Segment 1
Background

Jerry provides background information living in the Philippines and accomplishments.

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Segment 2
Leaving the Philippines

He tells a story on how his family migrated first to Guam and then to Daly City.

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Segment 3
Settling in the United States

Talks about the life style in Daly City compared to the Philippines.

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Segment 4
Reflection

Describes his perception on the Philippines and reasons immigrating to United States.

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last revised: 5-24-10
by Eric Brenner, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA
These materials may be used for educational purposes. North San Mateo County Oral History Archives, Skyline College Library.
All commercial rights are reserved. To contact the coordinator, email: Eric Brenner at brenner@smccd.edu