My Mother: Thanksgiving Edition

My mom went through a lot of hardships and was raised in a tougher environment, but she overcame it and proved to be strong and successful.

A Conversation About Experiences and Cultural Differences

The interview included details about past experiences such as growing up in India, having an arranged marriage, and immigrating to the United States.

"It was a culture shock when I came to America"

Shauw Chin Capps (48) talks with her daughter, Lydia Capps (16) about her experience when she immigrated from Singapore to the United States for college.

Interview with my mom about her experience as an immigrant
December 3, 2018 App Interview

Lejla Hadzidedic discusses her expectations and experience as an immigrant, as well as the process of adapting to American life. She elaborates on the way her perception of the culture had changed and how it differs to that of Bosnia,...

A Whole New World

Peter Chung (15) talks with Joanne Chung (49), recalling her life and regrets, talking about her family, her past, and her sons.

18-Year Old Geovanni Celaya and His Life.

In this interview, conducted in November 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. I, Karen Salgado(17) interview my old friend and peer, Geovanni Celaya(18) about his plans for his future tomorrow. He talks about what mark he would like to leave when he...

Yevheniia Syrevych from Ukraine shares her multiple experiences in the United States.

Yevheniia Syrevych is an immigrant from Ukraine who had multiple experiences in the American culture. She first came to US when she was a junior in high school; she spent a year in Pennsylvania for a student exchange program. She...

From the Philippines to America

We talked about my mom’s journey as a Filipino immigrant living in America and the challenges she faced. We talked about parenting and her hopes for me

My Mom’s Story
December 16, 2017 App Interview

My mom and I talk about her childhood in the countryside and her journey to America. She shares some of her most difficult memories and her happiest memories.

StoryCorps interview with my grandpa
November 27, 2018 App Interview

How did you feel when you came to the USA and what was it like when you were a child?

Experiences of a young Irish immigrant immigrating to the US to live with his wife.

Mark (The interviewee) is being interviewed by her nephew Kaeley. He is asked questions about how he feels concerning the differences on the US compared to the Ireland.

“I promised myself that no matter whatever happens… none of my kids and grandkids will struggle like I did”

In this interview, Kachane Piturachsatit discussed his experience with the American Dream. How he grew up, what he achieved, and the promises that he made to himself that helped guide his life. Although his life was not easy, he managed...

Catherine Kratka and Adela Damien Silver

Catherine Kratka (19) talks with her grandmother, Adela Damien Silver (85) about her life in Cuba and coming to America. We discuss her childhood, her opportunity to get an education at Columbia University, and her life in America as an...

Selena Vasquez and Daniela Serrano get personal with Immigration

In this interview, Selena Vasquez (19) asks Daniela Serrano (19) about her personal experiences with immigration years after her father was detained. As of the date of the recording (10/28/2020), it has been 10 months since the final date of...

AP Language Thanksgiving Interview: Mother 2018

I interviewed my mom, who like my dad, was an immigrant to America from Nigeria. She talks about the experience of being an immigrant and also living in America for a long time. Despite the label of "immigrant", you'd also...

A Chinese Mother and her American Daughter

My Chinese mother recounts growing up in 1970s Suzhou, China and moving to Alabama in the early 90's to start a new life. She discusses her career, reflects on major life choices, and gives advice.

Living History Project: Recorded Interview (Cold War & Immigration)

I interviewed my father on life during the Cold War in Yugoslavia. In addition, he explained his immigration journey to the United States.

Decisions and Luck- leaving Germany in 1937.

86 and 90 year old siblings, Max and Sonja reflect on their families’ choices and character as they recall their immigration from Germany to the United States in 1937.

Immigration

An interview with an immigrant from Jordan

Interview

I interviewed my dad about his life and past