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turning one of our many facetime chats into an interview where i ask Charlie about his childhood, his college experience, and what it means to go home to an unaccepting culture.

A short interview with Dusty W., who grew up in an Appalachian snake-handling family. Dusty explains his family’s beliefs and his own spiritual outlook.

My Chinese mother recounts growing up in 1970s Suzhou, China and moving to Alabama in the early 90's to start a new life. She discusses her career, reflects on major life choices, and gives advice.

interview my dad about life and his past

My father and I discussed his journey to America and relationship with me.

Sisters Laurie (16) and Rosie (13) talk about the transition from middle school to high school and the social dynamics of private middle school life.

Interview with Kayla about her feelings concerning the Boston bombing

Coming of age

Interviewing my dad

The theme of this interview was to see what were her 5 most meaningful life lessons? Along that we talked about regrets, occasions, and important experiences that we’ve both had.

I decided to interview my mom because even though we both know each other very well, there were still some things left undiscovered. I am very thankful for all she has done for me throughout my life.

My father tells me about his college experience

Stella Charbonneau (16) interviews David Charbonneau (47) about his job, childhood and experience raising a family.

Isabella Wong, my cousin, is a 29-year old mother who had a tough time adapting to the environment after immigrating to America at the age of 8. Growing up, she goes through many hardships with her education but she didn't...

My mother and I discussed various pieces of literature that she enjoyed throughout her life. She also made some recommendations for high school graduates on what books to read.

Dr. Ved Chirayath is the director of the Laboratory for Advanced Sensing (LAS) in the Earth Science Division at NASA Ames Silicon Valley. There, he develops and invents new instruments for NASA missions on Earth and in space, with much of his current work focusing on creating technology that will increase our...

From the context of the interview I had with Leslie, a child of undocumented immigrants, I have become more aware of the challenges faced by such children. A recurring theme I noticed from the answers to my questions regarding their...

Drury and Dugan discuss the challenges of finding one’s path in the world, blooming in the face of darkness, and influencial people and events. Also mentioning various books that have stuck with them and hopes for the future.

Meet Xubin Zeng, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Arizona. Dr. Zeng was amazed by the power of mathematics at a young age and found his calling in physics. Listen to Dr. Zeng discuss what inspires him,...

The interviewee, Mei Chun Lin, has been through what many others have experienced when she first came to the United States. This has shaped her identity in many ways because her community and the people around her changed as she...

In part one we learned about how Clay changed his school policy on allowing boys to wear makeup. In part two we went more in depth with others reactions to the policing change, the impact of social media and Clay’s...

Daughter interviewing father about his life and views on facing the end of life with a glioblastoma brain tumor at age 57.

A grandson interviews his two loving grandparents about everything from growing up in New York in the 1940s to Jewish cuisine and everything in between.

Richard “Rick” Anderson (age 67) was interviewed by his daughter, Erika Fields (age 44) at Rick’s residence in rural Webster County, Missouri. Rick spoke about growing up in SW Missouri in the 1960’s, building his own home, restoring an antique...

Jida Leaokittikul (17) shares her story with her classmate, Sydney Steese-Bradley (17), about her experience growing up in a community with a lack of Thai representation. She discusses values like learning personal growth, independence, and giving back to the community.