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My Grandma Jayne talks about the role religion and spirituality has played in her life.

Tyler’s religion and the impact it has had on him throughout his life.

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...

His childhood and his work.

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...

We talked about his time growing up and his family life. We also talked about his time in the military and what he would like to be remembered for.

I interviewed my grandma about her religion and asked her questions many people would ask.

On November 26, 2017, Sean Lau will interview Joseph Fortunat, the youth leader for St. John Vianney Church. He will be asked about his lifestyle and how the people present in his life have affected him up until now. These...

My mom and I talked about many things including her experience being a first generation American, her job, any regrets, and how she would like to be rememebered.

In his interview, conducted in December 2017 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Jack (17) interviews his host parent (61) about childhood and earlier years’ experiences in his hometown. Mr. Pittman described his most difficult time when his mother died when he...

My aunt talked about her job, her life before the center and after.

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,...

E. Scott Wright answers questions about his outlook on life, the legacy he wants to leave behind, and how others have affected him.

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...

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.

This interview was about telling my grandparents story from my Dad’s point of view.

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...

We discussed a lot of her personal life, in terms of religion and past experiences.

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

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...

Old man josh talks

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

Luis talks about how when he was young there were alot of gangs and religion helped him picked the right way and now has a good life

I interviewed my grandma Barb for my First Year Seminar Class at Marshall University. Our FYS Class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories. Frank Sesno’s book...

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