Story of the Past

Jessica Varela shares hardships from her past

Mead High School- Senior to senior

We talked about what life is like for my Grandpa as an American and how things have affected his life.

Moving to America

A daughter asking her mother questions about her move to America and questions along the line.

No matter what you just have to keep trying.

I interviewed my mom who only speaks Spanish and some English. We talked about her childhood and how difficult it was growing up poor. We also talked about her education she wasn’t lucky enough like some of her own family...

Jessica and Phuong talk about Life in America

In this interview, conducted on November 26,2017 in Austin, Texas, Jessica N. (17) interviews her family friend Phuong D. (67) about life back in Vietnam as well as Phuong's journey to America. Phuong shares her struggles about the trip to...

My Mother: Thanksgiving Edition

My mom went through a lot of hardships and was raised in a tougher environment, but she overcame it and proved to be strong and successful.

18-Year Old Geovanni Celaya and His Life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. I, Karen Salgado(17) interview my old friend and peer, Geovanni Celaya(18) about his plans for his future tomorrow. He talks about what mark he would like to leave when he...

Growing Up in Chicago

This interview was conducted November 26, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Natalia Beltran (16) interviewed her mom, Erica Avila (36) about her childhood in Humboldt Park and how living in such a troubled neighborhood shaped her into the woman she is...

Experiences of a young Irish immigrant immigrating to the US to live with his wife.

Mark (The interviewee) is being interviewed by her nephew Kaeley. He is asked questions about how he feels concerning the differences on the US compared to the Ireland.

Catherine Kratka and Adela Damien Silver

Catherine Kratka (19) talks with her grandmother, Adela Damien Silver (85) about her life in Cuba and coming to America. We discuss her childhood, her opportunity to get an education at Columbia University, and her life in America as an...

Decisions and Luck- leaving Germany in 1937.

86 and 90 year old siblings, Max and Sonja reflect on their families’ choices and character as they recall their immigration from Germany to the United States in 1937.

The Great Thanksgiving Listen American History

My nana and I talk about what her life was like growing up in a large Irish Catholic family. We reminisce on some of her favorite memories from her childhood, and discuss some of the hardships that she has faced...

Poppi story when growing up
November 18, 2022 App Interview

Poppi's past of his childhood when he was growing up and lifestyle in that time period.

My Grandma’s Immigration Story

This is an interview with my grandmother, Marie Joseph. In this interview we discuss her immigration to the United States from Haiti.

Claire Chen and Linda Li

Claire Chen (16) interviews her mom Linda Li about her aspirations in life, how she handles hardships, and her experience in immigrating from China to the US.

RR English American Dream Interview

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

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

My father talks about his life growing up in Vietnam and transitioning to life in the United States

Grandma (Roberts) Smithson

This is an interview with my grandma. She relays memories from her childhood and discusses the hardships of growing up after her father died. She also talks about how these experiences made her who she is today and that she...

Interviewing my mom

We talked about my mom's origin. Also, we talked about her backstory of when she came to America.

Interview with Oksona

Oksona my cleaning lady tell me the story of her life

Rose and Grandma

I asked questions about my Grandma's childhood and about her brother being in a nursing home