SOC 110 StoryCorps Assignment

This is an interview with Mackenzie Ludlam about her biggest influence and life growing up.

“We had the spirit of working together” – founding parent of Santa Cruz Waldorf School, Alison (Keeler) Carrillo

Alison (Keeler) Carrillo shares with us her experience of “plunging in” as a founding parent at the Santa Cruz Waldorf School back in the 70s, her 41 year connection to the school, how the parents over the years have made...

JJ talks to his grandparents Esther and Glenn about their childhood and their relationship

In this interview, made November 27th, 2018 in Lincoln City, Oregon, JJ French (16) interviews his grandparents Glenn and Esther about their childhood in Michigan. They share stories of everyday life as a kid and what it was like for...

Early Life (Pre-Castro)

My grandfather spoke of his life born in Camagüey and moving to havana and then his life going throughout up until Castro and my grandmother did about the same.

Visiting Prisons in California

This interview talks about Margarita Artavia’s experiences visiting California State prisons and how it led her to her career teaching at USC.

Sam Aguilar interviews her great aunt Angie Irizarry about her life.

Example: In this interview, conducted in April 2018 in Orange, California, Sam Aguilar (22) interviews her great aunt Angie Irizarry (82) about the different milestones in her life and how they made on impact on the person she is today...

Donya Zanjani and Farah Zanjani talk about what is it like growing up in Iran.

In this interview, conducted in April 2023 in Anaheim, California, Donya Zanjani (20) interviews her mom and Farah Zanjani (63) about her childhood in Iran. She also talks about her struggles with her arranged marriage and gives advice on motherhood,...

My Grandpa’s Life Story

My grandpa talks about his life growing up in the city of Paramount. He also describes his time spent in the service and advice for his great grandchildren.

A Story Back in time with my Daadi (Grandma in Punjabi)

We talked about many different topics such as my grandmothers childhood, her views on morality and faith, and her memories.

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Alex Swerdloff and Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff

Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff (54) shares a conversation with her daughter Alex Swerdloff (22) about life after college, memories of growing up, experiences in Boise, Idaho, perspectives, and their relationship.

Yen Kha Luong and James Innes

Yen Luong (17) talks with her grandpa, James Innes (60) about his experience and what he suffered when he was just a boy until now.

Little Bear

I talk to my dad, Norbert Caillouet, about growing up on the South Side, his experiences touring with bands, and some family traditions passed down through our generations.

The Boat To a New Cluture

On November 24th in Los Angeles California, 14-year-old Jason Marounian interviewed his dad, Arthur Marounian. Arthur Marounian was an immigrant from Lebanon. He came to America because of the civil war in 1983. When Arthur was a kid he played...

Alden Laborde and her mother Jennifer Laborde talk about the differences of growing up and raising your own kids.

In this Interview im November 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia, Alden Laborde (17) interviews her mother Jennifer Laborde about her childhood and growing up all the way through raising her own kids. She talks about her different relationships, whether that be...

From Expected Glory to a Great Story

In this interview, conducted in November 31, 2019 in Lakeside, California, Phillip Nguyen interviews his uncle Steve about his childhood and his transformation into the man he is. In the beginning, Steve mentions some important figures in his life and...

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John Lizarraga and Lynn Lizarraga

John Lizarraga (63) and his wife Lynn Lizarraga (64) discuss their upbringings, how they both became educators and how they met.