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We talked about her family and what they’re like. We also discussed her pets and nicknames.

I interviewed my grandmother who is of Polish descent and has lived in Chicago her whole life. She talked about her life when she was younger and some people who have influenced her life.

My Grandma’s life

Maggie Kane, 16 years old, interviews her grandma, Joyce Regan. She talks about her childhood and family.

Barbara Simon (68) talks to her son James "Jay" Simon (32) about her family and memories of growing up in North Lawndale.

I interview my grandfather of his life

Michael Tanimura (63) and Michael Takada (61) engage in a conversation about their experiences growing up in Chicago as third (and 2.5) generation Japanese Americans. Anna Takada (25) facilitates their conversation as the oral history studio manager at Alphawood Gallery.

We talked about how my mom experienced a change in her life.

Julia reflects on her Waldorf education and how it has impacted her career choice. She also describes her choice to send her children to Waldorf.

My mother and I discussed what her life was like growing up as a child. She told me about some of the opportunities she had and some of her favorite memories.

In this interview conducted in November 2017, in Chicago, iL Zarif Nafee ( 18) interviews his good friend and cousin Robert (16) about his life. He talks about his grandparents and how he never saw his grandads. And then later...

Two MSW students interview the director of their program about her work, experiences and hopes for the future.

Yvette talked about how you shouldn't criticise people on how they look or sound like. She also talked about how you shouldn't make dumb decisions.

My Grandma Pat is 81 at the time of this interview. Also heard in the interview is my mom. Grandma Pat tells her story of what she’s thankful for, how she wants to be remembered, and her story of motherhood....

Basically about what my mom had to go through coming to Milwaukee.

Hill talked about her childhood and how she got into storytelling throughout her life.

Basically how my my grandma wants the best for me. Also how she regrets getting with my grandpa or how he treated her bad.

Nichole Perez (17) interviewed Sean McGuire(28) and found out he grew up in a small town, but always knew he wanted to come to Chicago.

Richmond was a little shy at first but started to open up later on in the interview. He is a very straight forward person with pure intentions. He would be a great friend to have.

Wendy Fiering (53) interviews her brother in law, David Kieschnick (61) about his activism in the LGBTQ Lutheran Community in the 1970s.

I asked questions on his early life and his overall life/wisdom.

We discussed my fathers childhood adaption from living in a different country to moving to the United States.

My mom talks about her running career and her love for Boston

my mother who is 40 and me Ivan Rodriguez who is 17 years old. I interview my mother about her past and how it was to be a young mother

After an enjoyable dinner with my friend Sullivan Clisham, I asked him pressing questions about his life and legacy. We discussed childhood memories, regrets, and what the future holds as young adults. We are 17 years old preparing for college...