Talking with Grandma and Grandpa Boettcher

We talked about jobs and how it affected them as well as some funny stories.

One thing changing everything for the person herself

Everything seemed so normal until one little headache turned into something much more

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...

Morgan and Jennifer Jackson

I interviewed my mom, Jennifer Jackson, for this assignment. We started out talking about why she chose her career of hotel management and moved into obstacles she faced from a lifelong struggle with Lymes disease, getting and beating cancer, and...

Kyle Fukumoto (13) interviewing Judy Freel (82), his grandmother about her life experiences.

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 “Nana”; A Journey of Hard Work

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.

Coming to America

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.

Dinner Talk

Chantel talked about her upbringing as a child, how important family is, and the valuable lessons she’s learned over the years.

Interview With my Grandma

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

Times Changed—APUSH Extra Credit Interview

In this interview I asked my grandfather questions about how American life has changed.

Interview with Tiffany Baccus by Chris Hoey

Discussed immigration through an economic development lens.

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...

Straight Outta Vietnam: (My Aunt Kim’s Journey: Starting From Vietnam to Immigrating to The United States)

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

Interview with katheryn Fong

Kathryn speaks about growing up as the daughter of Chinese immigrants as well as her involvement in multiple non-profit and civil rights organizations.

Friends of 30 years
November 26, 2017 App Interview

Best friends meet and discuss the different place they came from and how they’ve stayed friends for 30 years.

Family is where life begins and love never ends.

A mother Nancy Rodriguez talks to her daughter Natalie Olivo about her childhood, her family, and her memories. Describing her youth, teenage yearsand her grandparents and about dream her of immigrating to the United States and what she sees herself...