storycorp assignment

in this interview, Chrishady Rene (son,19) discussed with Emmanuel Rene (father, 50) the social dilemmas that are happening. struggles such as gun violence and a lack of respect from teenagers were brought up. Emmanuel Rene also talked about his childhood...

Finding Home Away from Home: Karen’s Journey of Studying Abroad

Karen Ghaddar talks about her experience moving from Dubai to study in the United States while leaving her family behind in Lebanon.

Torn Between Two Cultures: On Being the Daughter of Immigrant Parents

Loyola University Chicago MSW student Kate Dawson talks with her best friend of many years, Chloe Kilano, about growing up with two immigrant parents from Iran. The two reflect on Chloe's experience of being a first-generation college student while challenging...

Interview with Dr. Julio DeCarvalho, my Spanish teacher

Julio DeCarvalho is an immigrant from Cape Verde, a small West African country. in the interview we discussed Cape Verde, the United States, his family, jobs that he has had throughout his life, and important events that shaped to Dr....

An Interview with my 89-year-old grandfather, Emmit Ackdoe

This interview is with my grandpa, as he recounts his professional studies in Psychiatry, his love for The Little Prince, his travels to Paris and the rest of the world, and how he met my grandmother and raised a family,...

My Dad's Journey to America and How Technology Affects Today's Generation

I spoke with my dad about how he came to America from Egypt when he was 16 years old. We also talked about the difference between the times we're growing up in as well as how now technology impacts the...