Ferdeliza Hernandez interviewed by Nino Florendo
Table of Contents
1. Intro
2. She dreamed of working as a nurse in America
3. Came to America to have a good life
4. Transition from Philippines to America
5. Came to America when she was 39 years old
6. Proud to be Filipino
7. Comfortable life in America
8. The difference between Philippines and United States
1. Introduction
When we had to do an Oral History interview I chose my barbers with Ferdeliza Hernandez. I chose Ferdeliza Hernandez because I know they are Filipino and they would speak the language amongst each other, that gave me the sign that she migrated from the Philippines decades ago. I know she would have some stories to talk about, because migrating from the Philippines and decades later they have busisnesses running like their barber shop, care home.
2. She dreamed of working as a nurse in America
Frederika was born in Sampo Pampanga, Philippines. She has 9 siblings, 5 boys and 4 girls. She dreamed of working as a nurse in America, that's is why she migrated from Philippines.
3. Came to America to have a good life
Ferdeliza wanted her kids to be U.S. citizens.
She had mixed emotions due to migrating to United
states, because she still had family left over and her siblings couldn't come with her yet.
4. Transition from Philippines to America
accomplishments done in American:
Registered nursing license in California
Worked at UCSF medical center
5. Came to America when she was 39 years old
Chose to live in San Francisco, because it's a good location to live in due plenty of public transportation.
6. Proud to be Filipino
She is still able to maintain her Filipino culture. Living in U.S. has taught her to work hard for her family and education is power. Seven of her kids are now all nurses.
7. Comfortable life in America
Owns 2 businesses: Barbershop and a Nursing Home
Felt home sick from not seeing her friends she grew up with and her relatives
8. The difference between Philippines and United States
Filipinos are very family oriented and family values.
Now she is living the American dream from achieving all her goals that she was trying to achieve.
Big difference in disciplining your child in the U.S.
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