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We talked about careers and the way things have changed

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...

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Simi Valley, CA, Kyle Fukumoto (13) interviews his maternal grandma, Judy Freel (82) about her life experiences. She details her childhood in Seattle, and talks about raising Michele, Kyle’s mom.

my sister interviews me about what it’s like being a twin and how people often treat us unfairly because of it.

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.

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

I spoke with my co-worker Mark Macfee for my StoryCorps interview. We recorded in Clifton Park, NY. I asked him questions about his career, dreams and his life in general.

We discussed my wife's family, her work experience, and her thoughts on COVID.

In this recording, father and son discuss the plot, themes, and lessons Ken Kesey portrays through his novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.

It’s all about a family staying together and support one another at all times. Coming to America seemed the be the best option at that time.

Immigration interview

John Moraghan was a very accomplished agronomist professor at NDSU. Moraghan is also a cancer survivor from stomach and esophageal cancer.

Robert Mere shared his memories of growing up, the influence of education and a strong loving family on his development, and the importance of accepting other people where they are at. He used the culmination of his 79 years of...

My friend Anne Hermann has long had a passion for and involvement with the field of mental health services, particularly for older adults.

My grandma recalls her life in Vietnam and America after immigrating.

What it's like immigrating to America

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...

Discussed immigration through an economic development lens.

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 explaining her immigration story.

Family history of Lilian Casey and her parents Bernt Skeibrok and Hagar Hansen.

I interviewed my mother, and asked her about various things regarding her life.

Asking about how it was for my mom in the U.S. and her toughest moments back home and in the U.S.

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...

An interview with my aunt Kim Bach, on her life from communist Vietnam to the United States and also discusses family and work ethic.