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Barry H. Kaplan, MD, PhD, (84) speaks with Sandy Chang, Jeanette Gonzalez and Susan Dicosola on his unusual path to the practice of medical oncology.

this interview is with a internacional student in a university

Friends and colleagues Kirsten Purvis (36) and Yohana Carrillo (44) talk about their work at the ESL Welcome Center and the importance of advocating for students and families.

Kirsi Shan and Leo Shan talked about the aspiration of going abroad to study as an international student and reflection on her personal growth before she embark on an international journey. It will reflects on Kirsi's interview and anything she...

[Recorded: Tuesday, March 14th, 2023] Leena (20) and Diana (16) participated in the Karsh Institute of Democracy's first international One Small Step conversation. Leena is a second-year undergraduate student at UVA, and Diana is a high school student from currently...

Jennifer Everett (44) speaks with her physician, Deborah Klein (62) about her immense gratitude for their trusting relationship and compassionate care Dr. Klein provided and what impact it has had on Jennifer's life.

Jon Fried (60) and close friend David Luedeka (55) talk about their friendship and Jon's connection to Innisfree Village.

Jolene Hood Ashcraft (42) reminisces with her colleague and friend Rodrigo Malta (44) on their shared history at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.

Jennifer Walker (55) talks to her husband, Chad Walker (51), about her experience as a physician in the military.

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

Alex Bart Interview Life Story

This is an audio project of our experiences with racism during the first year as international students in the U.S.

Antoine "Tony" Ayoub (81) talks with his oldest daughter, Helen Ayuoub Shuford (52), about his childhood in Lebanon, education at the University of Alabama, and their family.

This is an audio project of our experiences with racism during our first year as international students in the U.S.

Karen Miranda is an international student in Concordia that studied in a UWC (United World College) in German. Prior to UWC Karen did not speak English and struggled during her first year in this international school. In this interview, she...

Milan Ferencei (61) speaks with his wife, Zora Carrier (57), about his experiences growing up in Slovakia, working in medicine, coming to the United States, and meeting Zora later in life.

Jogging Dad’s memories of some major life events…

Debra "Debbie" Cho (32) talks with her friend and Tillman Scholar, Saul Bautista (35), about their experience in the military, their transition back to civilian life, and how their time of service has affected them.

We talked about changing childhood dream jobs and people who affected career choices.

Stephanie De Avila (Wellesley College Class of 2021) talks with Tana Ruegamer (Director & Advisor of the Slater International Center at Wellesley College) about Tana's work in support of international students. We discussed how Tana's life experiences led her to...

Cheryl King, MD (58), discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affect her personal and professional life as a primary care provider in San Antonio, TX

Brazil born background Cayo Mattos tells about his personal experiences and strategies being in America as an international student and afterwards.

I talk with my friend (19) from a conservative country about her experience being LGBT in a religious country, her identity, and how growing up in a place like that has affected her life. I do not reveal her identity...

A summary of Glenn’s narrative surrounding his adoption, upbringing, his mother and father’s parenting style, and the interplay of heredity and environment in his life.

Glenn is a 37 year old cardiac Electrophysiologist who was adopted from Colombia at just a few months old. This interview dives into how his upbringing, the parenting style of his mother and father, and his innate interests and intellect...