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American studies project about immigration into the US

My father and I discussed his journey to America and relationship with me.

In this interview, conducted on December 2nd, 2017 in Plano, Texas, Shivani Srividya talks about her childhood. Varshini Ganesh and Shivani Srividya being sisters talk about them growing up together. She talks about her memories and vivid imaginations as what...

Friends Susan Daniel Mathuram (18) and Kiyanna Edwards-Polk (18) discuss dead roots, overcoming trauma, independence, and what they hope to accomplish in the future. The two also discuss leadership and the changes they hope to see in the future.

Garv Goswami interviews his Father Bhavesh Goswami with occasional chimes from mother Neha Goswami and brother Soham Goswami.

On May 21st, I interviewed my friend Shreya Rajaram about her immigration story to the US, and what life was like in India.

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.

Joy Polefrone (42) and her One Small Step partner, Chris Hitzelberger [no age given], exchange anecdotes of moving moments in their lives and the issue of abortion rights.

This interview is about my dad’s immigration from India to America.

Emma Linski (36) interviews her mother, Alice Whitmore (68), about Alice's childhood, hobbies and life on a farm.

Maria Manacheril (37) interviews her mother Valsa George (76) about her childhood in Kanjirappally, India, her education, and her relationship with Maria's father.

A short conversation about my dad's life in India

Talked about our favorite books, sang our favorite songs, talked about all our extended family / our family history and remembered what we did this year.

Sumayya Syed (15) interviews her Grandfather Gulam Mohiuddin (76) and they discuss life and childhood memories.

My dad (47) talks about his family he left behind, his life growing up in India and then transitioning to the US, he gave me life advice, and talked more about how he enjoyed spending time with me as a...

In this interview conducted on December 31st, 2017, sixteen year-old Malini Correa talks to her father, Sanjay Correa (60) about his life growing up in India, school, and his process of immigrating to the United States. He describes his family,...

Ayush interviews Mitul in Canton, Michigan, on January 13, 2023, by asking him questions about his life, education, and positive memories in India. Mitul gives thoughtful responses to these questions. He shares his opinion on skills learned in education and...

My grandma and I discusssed her journey immigrating to the United States and her experiences in the U.S.

My interview with my grandma Sanjala Arumugam. Interviewer: Harshini Girijeeva Interviewee: Palaniammal “Sanjala” Arumugam

In this interview, my mother speaks about her family and past.

My aunt describes how her life was when moving to America and some of the difficulties she has faced ans some things she had to overcome when she first came here.

We talked about my dads life in India. He described various things in India like how his brother viewed him as or why he chose the career he chose. He also showed me the hardhips/challenges of his transition to America....

In this interview, I, Hannah Lake, interview my mother about her journey leaving India, coming to america, overcoming abuse, and starting a healthy relationship with my father and a family of her own. Warning: there are tears. Also if you...

Zakariya asks his Dada about his family’s roots and his family history

My grandma came to the USA from India. This is a story about her life