Despite the particular circumstances of this summer, the CLACLS fellowship allowed me to seriously advance in the process of writing my thesis. Due to the unfortunate situation of the pandemic worldwide, travel restrictions, and the uncertain circumstances we are all experiencing, it was necessary to reimagine my research plans and to complete my project without traveling to Mexico. I developed a new methodology and found a new set of digital research materials, participated in webinars, discussion forums and online conferences in relation to the subjects of borders, migration and mobility, the main topics of my research. Though I was notable to travel, I was able to acquire primary books by Mexican and Central American writers in the United States, which have allowed me to broaden my analysis and reflections about border experiences and the border condition incurrent contemporary fiction and non-fiction writing. Just as my plans were impacted by the pandemic situation, so too were various border situations around the globe, and the fellowship helped broaden my research to reflect our quickly changing world.