Understanding Immigrant Narratives and Personal Growth

Elizabeth shares her journey from college to working on a trading floor, highlighting the challenges faced by young immigrant professionals. She discusses societal narratives about immigrants, her family's separation due to immigration laws, and her personal resilience. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of financial stability and supporting her brother's education, ultimately achieving a version of the American dream.

What was Elizabeth's primary motivation for entering the finance industry?

• Her desire to become a recruiter

• The need to pay her rent

• The influence of her parents

• Her passion for the global economy

Which stereotype does Elizabeth mention as being idolized in America?

• The idealist

• The immigrant worker

• The superimmigrant

• The struggling student

What does Elizabeth believe about the narratives surrounding immigrants?

• They are irrelevant to personal success

• They accurately represent all immigrants

• They are often flawed and dehumanizing

• They are always positive

What lesson did Elizabeth learn from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund?

• To avoid financial careers

• To never trust societal narratives

• To focus on self-preservation before helping others

• To always help others first

What significant event happened to Elizabeth at the age of 15?

• She graduated from college

• She moved to Mexico

• Her parents returned to Mexico

• She started working on the trading floor

How does Elizabeth describe her current life in relation to her family's dreams?

• As unrelated to her family's aspirations

• As a complete failure

• As a close realization of the American dream

• As a temporary situation

What does Elizabeth emphasize as crucial for helping others?

• Putting on your own oxygen mask first

• Having financial stability

• Avoiding personal narratives

• Following societal expectations

What challenge did Elizabeth face when her brother came to live with her?

• Balancing work and personal life

• Returning to Mexico

• Finding a new job

• Completing her education

What does Elizabeth hope for her community?

• That they will return to their home countries

• That they will find spaces for guidance and support

• That they will avoid financial careers

• That they will all become superimmigrants

What does Elizabeth encourage others to do in their journey through life?

• To ignore societal narratives

• To find the courage to help themselves and others

• To always prioritize others over themselves

• To focus solely on personal success