Growing up in two different countries

I’n this interview two girls share their stories about growing up in Guatemala and Puerto Rico and then later in life both of the girls ended up moving to the US.

What were you like as a child?

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 over the phone, Caleb Santiago interviews his grandmother Carmen A. Santiago about her life. Mrs. Santiago shares stories about her family and how they were a blessing to her. She also talks about...

Alina Lopez and Alex Wu

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: A conversation with Alina Lopez, a hardworking Puerto Rican mom born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, where she shares her life story highlighting her strong culture and family memories.

"I don't think I have a bad bone in my body…"

In this interview conducted on November 28, 2019 in Vineland, New Jersey, Alexandria Cotter, a student at EHTHS,interviews her Uncle Ismael Ventura Jr. about his life growing up. He shares stories about his siblings and parents. He explains how religion...

Triunfando en la Adversidad: La Inspiradora Historia de Yolieny, Inmigrante Profesional en Puerto Rico USA.

Yolieny (44 años), nos narra su travesía migratoria desde la partida de su tierra natal Republica Dominicana, La entrevista con Yolieny, una inmigrante profesional que llega a Puerto Rico territorio de los Estados Unidos, revela sus desafíos al intentar ejercer...

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Natasha Herring and Virginia Vasquez

Friends and soul sisters Natasha Herring (48) and Virginia Vasquez (40) remember their grandparents' life and talk about how they have been influenced by them at various stages in life.

Cristina Amador and Olivia Paschal

[Recorded on October 26, 2021] Cristina Amador ('24) and Olivia Paschal (PhD '26) share their experiences growing up in open-minded Christian households, the decisions that led them both to the University of Virginia, and their disapproval of partisan labels.

Interviewing my Abuelita

I ask my abuelita about her life and she tells me important stories and in the end gives some very good advice about following who you believe in. The time limit didn’t allow us to say all that could have...