Manal Vakil Interview Part 1

Manal Vakil, a childhood friend, talks about the identity crisis that comes with being the children of immigrants. She talks about how her life and the world has changed in the last few months, and what these changes mean for...

“Jade favorites”, by Mya Mclead, an recoded interview with her cousin Jade Bayones

In this interview, conducted on November 28, 2021. Mya,11, interviews her cousin, Jade Bayones,23, about her favorites things growing up. Jade shares her favorite teachers in high school, subjects, and more. This interview was conducted for a project for psychology...

My Grandfather's Uprising: From Dreams to Reality

Mahendra Shah always wanted to make a “lasting impression” on society. He always wanted to make a change and have a purpose in life. As a child, he believed that having a “last impression” on society was to become a...

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Nadia Petrov wanted to get out of her home as soon as she could. Her parents say they would pay for her tuition at Michigan University (where her grandmother had studied), if she won the gold medal in a world...

Aditi Iyer (14) interviews her grandmother in India, Shantha Dhandapani (70) about her upbringing and her previous jobs.

In this interview, conducted on January 5, 2023, in Canton Michigan, Aditi Iyer interviews her grandmother Shantha Dhandapani (70) about her childhood in India and her work life. She talks about the different jobs she worked in and how it...

Grandpa Thanksgiving Interview

This is an interview of my grandfather. We talked about his childhood growing up in India, his work life, family, and his effect on others.

Interview with dad

My dad talks about his experiences growing up in India. He also explains about his beliefs about Hinduism and religion.

Selina Cervantes Interview with Grandmother Victoria (Dryja) Cervantes About What It Was Like To Grow Up In The 60’s

In this interview, conducted in November 2021, I (Selina Cervantes, 24) interview my Grandmother (Victoria Cervantes, 77) about what life was like when she was a girl compared to girls lives and upbringing since. We talk about her opinion on...

Asmitha Sathya and her father Sathya Gopalreddy talk about leaving his hometown in India.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Allentown, New Jersey, Asmitha Sathya (14) interviews her father, Sathya Gopalreddy (51), about growing up in India. Mr. Gopalreddy shares some of his cherished memories as a child, along with the crazy...

Om Jaipati interviews Samir Jaipati about life in India

This interview was about my dads life in India. We talked about how college was and how he keeps in contact with his friends and family. We also talked about his childhood and what sports he played. Next we talked...

Life as an Indian Immigrant in Philadelphia
October 17, 2017 App Interview

I conducted this interview as an assignment for my History Class. It focuses on Colonial History. The person I interviewed moved to Philadelphia from India at a young age and his experiences as a current American.

Brothers in a distant land (Part 2)

Two men share a love that grew thousands of miles from where they were born as brothers. There’s was grown out of a sense of responsibility, purpose and perseverance.

My Grandfather’s Experience in the Indo-Pakistani War

My grandfather and I discussed his experiences as an Air Force officer during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1960’s. We talked in a mix of English and Malayalam.

Past, Present, and Future with my Mom

I talk with my mom about her immigration to US, her life as an immigrant, and how she has changed along with the world. She also tells me about her passions, her goals, and her hopes for the future.

Suzane Veerani held a discussion with her mother Shameera Veerani based on her mother’s “Highschool Years in India”

During this interview, Suzane Veerani speaks with her mother, Shameera Veerani about her mother’s Highschool life (which was in India). They spoke about significant friendships that her mother acquired, work/actions in classes, teachers, multiple fun-filled school events that are still...

A Piece of Her Story: Raising Children and Sending Them to America

Tulasiratnam Cherukuri, 66, tells parts of her story about raising her children and her perspective on America as a Telugu woman in Chennai.

GTL Arnav Nanduri 2021

I interviewed my grandmother about her life and experiences in India.

Sucheth Parigi and his mom, Srilatha Arumalla, talk about religion, school, and politics.

In this interview, conducted in December 2017 in Marlboro, New Jersey, Sucheth Parigi interviews his mother, Srilatha Arumalla. She describes her life growing up, her political beliefs, and how religion has played a part in her life. She also shares...