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In this interview, conducted on November 26, 2023, in Birmingham, Alabama, Maribel Johnson (17) interviews her father Michael Johnson (58) about his life in Birmingham, the place he never expected to still call home. Mr. Johnson shares various stories about...

This is a look back at different parts of our lives and also a look forward.

I interviewed my sister Alaina Bush and she is 16 years old. We discussed her happiest memory of me, what she thought her life would be like, and when the last time she cried was.

Serena and her friend Cathy are talking about studying abroad. What problems does she concern and how she will face it? What expectations do she have?

Xulio talks with his roommate, Zhang Chenxing about his expectations and concerns about studying in America.

Xuan conducted an interview with me. We talked about my plans, expectations and worries in America.

Friends and members of Out Loud Colorado Springs Men’s Chorus Trystan Craigo (47) and Connor "CJ" Woodward (62) come together to reflect on their experiences transitioning to male later in life.

This interview is about my grandfather, Gregory Kokkalis (75), immigration story. It was about his hardships coming from a country that is not as fortunate as America. He also explained his dreams, his experiences, his expectations, etc.Dreams

Recording of David Oke and how his experience has been here in the U.S. coming from Nigeria.

Mother Cindy Ouillette and Daughter Lily Ouillette sit down to chat about life, values, and their relationship.

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...

Talking with my mother about her life and her wants for me. I am a 16 year old in Indiana living with my 47 year old mother.

Friends Tiara Evans (27) and Asha John (27) reflect on hard periods of their lives and how those experiences made them who they are today. They discuss what adulthood means for their generation and the importance of not forgetting to...

In this interview, conducted in November 2021 in Flower Mound, Texas, Shrest Das (16) interviews his mother Meeta Madan (43) about her life experiences and major impacts to her now. Mrs. Madan gives insight into major lessons she learned as...

A conversation of her life, expectations of life and how it actually went.

In this interview, conducted in November 2021, I (Selina Cervantes, 24) interview my Grandmother (Victoria Cervantes, 77) about what life was like when she was a girl compared to girls lives and upbringing since. We talk about her opinion on...

katherine has faced so many ups and downs in her life, she talks about some of her accomplishments,important people in her life, and challenges she has faced in life this far.

Personal expectations

Mike talked about the power of invoking his eight year old self's guidance, embracing change, words and of letting our emotions be our guide.

Friends and chosen sisters, Rina Rhyne (41) and Bailey Susic (36), discuss letting go of life expectations and explore the art of finding joy.

My sister speaks about her experiences and the things she expected with covid 19.

In this interview, made on December 13, 2020 in Naperville IL, Heidi Mick (13) interviews Deidre Mick (49) about important events and people in her life. Deidre talks about how her childhood has greatly affected her life, and what her...

I, Dawagner De Los Santos, interview my mother on her life before and after moving to the United States. We talk about how her life changed and how she had a second chance living in a different place.

I, Nikki Malazarte, interviewed my mom, Marie Malazarte, who has immigrated to the U.S. from the Philippines since 1990. My mom has stayed in the US for 30 years now. Through this interview, I hoped to provide my mom the...

I, Nikki Malazarte, interviewed my mom, Marie Malazarte, who has immigrated to the U.S. from the Philippines since 1990. My mom has stayed in the US for 30 years now. Through this interview, I hoped to provide my mom the...