FYS Interview about the theme of Legacy with Stan Meadows by Ryan McGuffin

I interviewed Stan Meadows for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno's book...

Don Johnson talks about his life in Japan with his nephew, Simon
November 30, 2017 App Interview

Simon Draper's uncle, Don Johnson, moved to Japan in 1994. He recounts his experiences of entering a foreign country. He also talks about some of the favorite experiences and jobs he had outside of the US. Towards the end of...

Mom

I interviewed my mom about how I was as a child and how being a parent has changed her.

Mattie and her sick mother (plus dad)

i interview my mom with a cold, but when i run out of questions i interview my dad. crazy turn of events

The Firefighting Dad!

In this interview, conducted in December 2019 in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Junior at Egg Harbor Township HS, Niki Danz (17) interviews her dad Bill Danz (46) about his 27 years of being a firefighter. He shares his story...

Me, My Mom, and I: A Story of Timeless Traditions, Memories, and Influence

I, Elise Spenner, interviewed my mother about crucial aspects of her life. Our conversation began with her childhood, with family traditions, with the interesting stories from our past. Her favorite memories all revolve around shared moments with family, in nature,...

Legacy of My Mother

In this interview, conducted November 23, 2018 in Queens, New York, Arib Chowdhury interviews his mother Momota about her childhood and her greatest influencer. Momota shares about her school life and fun trips she took with her family. She also...

“My cousin told me peanut butter was made of hippopotamus guts.”

Marilyn is my mom and is from Ohio. She grew up by Youngstown. In this interview I ask her about her childhood. I also learn about our family traditions and hear stories about her life.

From Segregation to 9/11: A Looking Back

Charles Wilson is a religious man that gave up everything for the call of God, but that's not all the excitement. From missing 9/11 playing golf to a life of segregation, this grandfather is an interesting person in all sorts...

Legacy of Penny O’Neal

We talked about how my mom wants to be remembered and the lessons that she has learned.

Rahman Thomas interviewing his wonderful mother, Bilquis Thomas, about her life

Bilquis begins with a powerful message for listeners. She continues on to detail her history with her family, and her childhood experiences. She then transitions towards her experience with her own immediate family. Bilquis reflects on her aspirations as an...

“Keep your mouth shut.”

An interview with a German born, Jewish, 82 year old grandma

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...

My mom and me

My mom and me go through different topics from her growing up to her now as an adult .

An interview with my old man

We talked about what he some of the stuff he went through in his life like his toughest moment and what he was like as a kid. Then we ended with what he wants to be remembered as.

Mom and dad

My parents all about me and their trip to America

The Great Thanksgiving Listen

The ten of us talked about how we hope to be remembered. Some were more vocal than others, including the French bull dog bean snoring in the background.

Interview with Mom

Interview with my mom about her childhood.

My Mom Remembers Her Parents

In this interview, my mom reflects on her life. She also reminisces on her father.

FYS Interview about the theme of Legacy with Lisa Koon by Olivia Koon

I interviewed my mom (Lisa Koon) from my first year seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed in artfully ask questions can lead to enriching in writing stories. Frank...

Lessons and Blessings Listening Session

This interview gives the point of view my parents have about life and seeing their daughter grow up and adventures out into the world.

Interview with Laura Hernandez

Both my mother’s past and future were discussed in this interview. Details concerning her adolescence and hopes for the future were brought into light. Details also concerning our characters were discussed.