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Asked my dad when he first arrived to the US, when he finally became legalizaed, and when he got his first car and house.

we talked about his experiences when he was a kid and in life

This interview discusses the American Dream with my aunt. We go into depth about the culture and politics related to this Dream.

I interviewed my father, Wasif Rehman, age 42, on their experience of immigration and life in a foreign land. We discussed the challenges, the pros, the differences and the opportunities this country had to offer.

I asked my Dad about his childhood in China and what it was like to immigrate and live in America

Sienna (17) discusses with Omma (52) her childhood in South Korea and what her transition was like when moving to the United States.

Today, I interviewed my Nanay about her family, immigrating to America, and some of her favorite movies.

We talked about my grandmother and her childhood. It was kind of emotional for me. This interview took place on November 25 2018. It took place at my living room and it was a Skype call from Manhattan Beach to...

One Small Step conversation partners Dennis Pierce (81) and Moni Grushkin (59) explore their political views on a range of issues, and find common ground on values, in spite of political differences

Mark & Mary talk about getting married too young, opening up much later, and a mutual love of Cap'n Crunch!

This is an interview with Cheri who is from Japan

We talked about what his life was like living in two different countries. We also talked about his family.

In the beginning, Michelle talks about the difficulties of adjusting to a new environment. Then, the topic smoothly transitions into one consisting of wisdom that can be applied all throughout life.

In this interview I (Maureissa Mgeni) interviewed my dad (Mrero Mgeni) about his journey to America.

My grandma talks about ancestors immigration to America

This interview took place in Bayside, New York, on December 1st, 2019. In it, Ami Farrell asks her mother, Setsu Sakaguchi, about the challenges she has faced in life and what she has learned from them. As an immigrant from...

This interview switches between Arabic and English. My mom describes her childhood in Iraq, the Iran-Iraq war, the Arab Gulf War, her college life, her current job, how she raised her family, and her life as a new immigrant coming...

Maria Rosete, my mother, moved to the US in the year of 1980, petitioned by her father at just 13 years old to find a better life. Though of course she had loving memories when living in the Philippines, the...

Mama’s journey through life in Poland when it was a Soviet satellite state and her immigration to the US. Jan interviews his mom, Kathy.

In this interview, recorded on November 23, 2017 in Merrit Island, Florida, Simeon Swaby (14) interviews his uncle Daniel Inyang (46) about his childhood growing up in Nigeria, and his life immigrating to the United States. He shares stories of...

Talking about my grandma’s move from Lebanon to the United States. Also about how it was to move to a new country back then.

The interview of my aunt grace and I. She came from Italy. She arrived on a boat and explained how her life changed when she immigrated.

Andrea Bryant (83) and her daughter Noelle Bryant-Nanz (60) share family history, discuss their family’s successful business, and Andrea’s philanthropic legacy.

In this interview, conducted on April 20, 2019 in Orange, California, Mya Naguit (19) interviews her father, Manny Naguit (59) about the duration of his life from Pampanga, Philippines to Orange, California. Mr. Naguit shares insights into his memories as...

Today I talked to my mom about her childhood and early adult years when she decided to move to America. We talked about how her birth country is different than American and how she got through the change.