Interview with Cristina Sayegh (2024-10-17)

Cristina Sayegh shared her multicultural background, detailing her mother's Colombian roots and her father's Palestinian roots with an upbringing in Kuwait. She moved frequently during her childhood, living in Florida, Dubai, and Virginia. Cristina attended Langley High School in McLean and is currently studying at VCU, majoring in International Studies with a concentration in Social Justice and a double major in Sculpture. She discussed her religious upbringing, her family's relocation from overseas to Florida, and then Virginia. In addition Cristina reflects on her experiences with the Latin community in NOVA and Richmond. Cristina also discusses her solo trip to Colombia which allowed her to delve deeper into learning Spanish, her heritage, and connection with family abroad. Further, she reflected on the challenges of COVID-19, her work experiences on campus and with work, and her views on immigration and cultural identity.