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Julia Tilton (18) talks with her grandmother, Elaine Madden (81) about life and lessons on Mother's Day 2020.

In this interview I was talking to my mom, we talked about her life as a kid, experiences she had, and she talked about lessons she learned.

Talking to my Father about his life.

A little about my dad’s life and what he has learned and wants to pass on. Also the other two in the photo is my cousin and my sister.

Leslie and Tatiana share nemories about her childhood and how it was like in Cuba. She shares her journey to the United States. Tatiana gives advice on gratefulness toward others and God. Including interesting thanksgiving stories and rituals.

Short interview about my mom’s life and her advice.

In this interview, Nathan talked to Lisa (his mom) about her life in California and growing up. This was conducted on November 25, 2017. Lisa shares stories about her family good and bad that affected her life. She talks about...

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

Interview with my Grandma Rhea Yares during Thanksgiving 2017. We talked about her childhood, her life lessons, influential people in her experiences, and hopes for the future of our family.

Eileen is a vibrant woman who continues to live her life to the fullest without any fear of her age!

During this interview we discussed my uncle’s favorite thanksgiving memories as well as his favorite memories throughout his life. We also discussed his best life lesson and who he learned it from.

I talked to my friend about how he made his come back.

we started out by talking about his childhood and major influences. We then moved onto high school and teenage years. Then we talked about his work experience. Finally, we talked about how he met my grandmother and any advice he...

We spoke about values and influences.

In this interview two brothers discuss the effects of war on people and Slaughterhouse Five’s Important message.

Life of my mother growing up as a kid and meeting friends who meant alot to her as a child. My mother growing up into a mature young adult who met my father at a young age. Also telling stories...

In this discussion we discuss about themes and questions about the book "Kite Runner" as well as discussing a possible reason to why Khaled Hosseini was motivated to write this book.

In this interview, conducted on November 2017 in Cicero, Illinois, Jose interviews older brother, Javier, about his upbringing in the US from Mexican immigrant parents. Javier shares stories about his childhood and teenage years in the city of Chicago. He...

I talk to my parents about our ancestors we know nothing about, apparently.

Lisa Strawser recalls the events of her best friend’s death and gives meaningful advice and words about taking people for granted and how short life is.

In this interview, my grandma and I talked about everything from her childhood, her accomplishments, COVID-19, and even gave me a heart-to-heart pep talk.

In this interview, conducted on Thanksgiving 2017 in Albertson, New York, Ankit Jain (16) interviews his mother Rashmi Gupta (52) about the lessons she learned while growing up in India and moving to America. Mrs. Gupta shares stories about playing...

Regine Criser (FYS 178 instructor), Leslee Johnson (HUM 124 instructor), and Jessica Pisano (LANG 120 instructor) share the places they call home, their most meaningful questions, and their greatest life lessons.

An interview with my amazing mother about her life and the path she took. Including the advice she shares.

In this interview Priti Ved, my mom, spoke about her experience as a parent.