Welcome to the guide for the Sociology department's common read, My Side of the River: A Memoir by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez (2024). This guide provides information about the book, as well as resources related to the book and its themes.
My Side of the River discussion questions (Macmillan Publishers)
Terms like migrant, immigrant, refugee, and asylum seeker all refer to people who are on the move -- many people use these terms interchangeably, but there are important distinctions. Check out this 1-minute video to learn the differences!
Visas
There are numerous types of visas for those interested in migrating to the United States. The U.S. Department of State has a guide with information about these different immigration visas, including family-based, employment, and more.
