Storycorps Great Thanksgiving Listen

I asked my interviewee about her childhood memories, relationship with her parents, lessons she’s learned throughout school and work, how she met her husband, why she chose to live in Esko, how she wants to be remembered, and what she...

Interview with my sister, Celine Rey

We talked about growing up in a multicultural family, school, life experiences, and what the future looks like.

In my head- an interview with Serena Ratcliff

Interviewing Serena Ratcliff, a 12 year old Ariana Grande fan girl. She expresses her feelings on many different questions in this short 10 minute conversation.

Moving to America

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

Grace Duck and her dad talk about his childhood.

Grace Duck (15) and Brandon Duck (45) talk about growing up in Batavia, Illinois. Brandon shares some life lessons and talks about going to church as a young boy.

Novel Wisdom: Whitney Wilda and Jennifer Stavreva talk books.
September 6, 2018 App Interview

In this recording, Jennifer Stavreva, a student, and Whitney Wilda an Illinois history teacher discuss the books that need to be read before a student graduates high school.

Interview With My Opa

Born one of seven in World War Two Germany, Emil (Mike) Kropf speaks about his life—his experience coming to America, being drafted in the U.S. army, meeting the love of his life on a train and coming back to raise...

The first man in his family to leave to come to America- My Father

In this interview, I talk to my dad about his life growing up in India and how his transition was coming to America creating a new life from scratch.

Sameer speaks with his mother.

Sameer and his mother Mahmoodah have a conversation about Mahmoodah's journey from Pakistan to American and becoming a doctor and raising a family along the way.

The Legacy of My Father, Juan Solano

In this interview, Dante Solano talks with his father about everything he has gone through in his life. This includes his childhood experiences, how he met his wife, and his experience in working for a long time. It all ends...

Connecting the Dots of Indian Culture and Societal Change

Riya Patel (19) speaks with her mother, Kavita Patel (45), about her life and the challenges she has faced as a woman stuck between maintaining her cultural roots and adapting to changing societal views on gender roles.

My Grandma’s High School Experience

In this interview, we talked about high school experiences, advice, life advice, differences in high school back then vs. now, and more.

“Always enhance your strength, overcome your weakness… Be yourself and that’s the most important”

A niece(Iris Chin)interviews her aunt(Grace Woo) about the lessons she’s learned throughout life. Also, she states different pieces of advice to pass on to future generations such as “Always enhance your strength, overcome your weakness...Be yourself and that’s the most...

World History Oral History Project

Today, I interviewed my grandma, Betty Shelby. I asked her a few questions about her life and the lessons she learned.

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.

Family Heritage

Jonathan Zweifel talks about his late fathers struggles and applies it to his life lessons that he learned

Art of the short story interview

We talked a lot about his family and friends and how they have became a big part and big role in who he is today

Service Learning Project Interview

Cousins Meleny and Giovanni discuss the importance of life and how hardships can shape the person you are today.