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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...

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

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...

On May 21st, I interviewed my friend Shreya Rajaram about her immigration story to the US, and what life was like in India.

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...

My name is Caren, and I met Aladji in Atlanta, Georgia this November 2022. I quickly realized that he has a very very interesting life that I thought would be perfect for StoryCorps. Aladji is from Senegal, and he’s been...

A story told by a grandpa about his up bringing and his perseverance to tackling the real world asked by his granddaughter. His passion for education and success reflects off of his aspirations and struggles.

Aparna and Naga share their stories of the changes they have witnessed and made reality through their volunteer work with the Association For India’s Development

In this interview my dad talks about farming from his childhood. He was born in Andhra Pradesh, India and farmed with his family in the early part of his life. He talks how different agriculture was back then and how...

Ramesh Patil (69) talks with his son, Akshay (39) about growing up in Jamshedpur, India and studying Electronics at IIT Kharagpur

I interviewed my Uncle about his personal life.

In this interview, I (Jacob Young) interviewed my Mom (Trudy Young) about how communication has changed in her lifetime. We discussed, communication within education and communication when she was growing up in regard to her parents and family who are...

Karthik Vasudevan talks to his daughter, Anisha about his childhood growing up at a boarding school in India. He recalls how his memories and experiences there have influenced who he is today.

In this interview, my grandpa talks about his experience with the India-Pakistan partition. Then afterward I talk to my grandma and listen to what she thinks about the future of the world and lessons we can all learn from this...

The story of my mom’s journey to America and living her dream.

My interviewee was my 45-year-old mother, Kavneet Dhillon. Her and I discussed of her past careers, experiences, and history to get to know her on a deeper level and document this conversation.

This interview was conducted on January 7, 2018 via Skype. Cecilia Cain from Niskayuna, NY interviews her father, Gerry Cain, in Norfolk, VA. Gerry talks about what it was like growing up with a chronic illness in an African American...

This interview was done on December 1st, 2019 in my family's living room. In this interview, my dad, Nitin Panchal mentioned that he had to overcome many obstacles in his life. These barriers made it more difficult for him to...

Ayush interviews Mitul in Canton, Michigan, on January 13, 2023, by asking him questions about his life, education, and positive memories in India. Mitul gives thoughtful responses to these questions. He shares his opinion on skills learned in education and...

Quick interview with my grandpa Wg Cdr Dr KV Raghuram retd

Ansh Patel, 12 Interviews Girish Patel, 71 about his childhood, education and his life and work.

On December 1st, 2019, Karina Lo speaks with Belinda Lo, who is her mother. Karina asks Belinda about her childhood and the experience from when she came to America. They discuss about the hardships and challenges Belinda went through to...

I talk with my mom about her life stories, I was really young when we first came here so I didn't know about what happened back in Nepal and India. We talked about how it was growing up and childhood...

This interview discussed my fathers life and how he came to this country. He discussed his up bringing and how education changed his beliefs and struggles throughout the process.

My interview with my grandma Sanjala Arumugam. Interviewer: Harshini Girijeeva Interviewee: Palaniammal “Sanjala” Arumugam