A Look at Cultural Differences

I interviewed my roommate Anh Nguyen about the difference in culture between her and her parents, how she feels about Americans fascination with Asian culture, and the importance of representation

On Syncretism – thoughts on blending Indian and American values

A discussion on Indian-American culture, developing a sense of belonging in a foreign country, and attempted truancy on the streets of Chennai.

HOA extra credit – interview

In this interview, me and my mom talk about how she copes with immigrating to a new country and integrates her culture with a new culture to live in a new place.

The Canoe Journals of Early Twentieth Century And Their Testiment To American Culture

An interview of Martha Greene Phillips, daughter of Howard Greene, about how his canoeing journals leave a history rarely documented. These journals contain well preserved photographs from 1906 to 1916 documenting the natural beauty of deindustrialized land and peaceful native...

Interviewing Dad: Thanksgiving 2019

On my dad's 58th birthday, I decided to sit down with him and talk about his journey through life as someone who grew up in the Chinese Cultural Revolution, saw the Berlin Wall go down, and then immigrated to the...

Jay, GY, and Alex Discuss Stereotypes

Jay and GY, Intensive English Program students from South Korea, discuss stereotypes with Alex, their Language Partner from the U.S. Stereotypes include ones that foreigners have of Korean people and ones they had before coming to the U.S.

Janice Ahn and Hannah Whang

Ms. Ahn shared her story about how Buddhism identifies in her life in high school, college, and now.

An Interview with my Mother

My mother and I talk about cultural differences between China and America, her immigration story, the Cultural Revolution, and generational differences.

Students of Color

Students of color and how society forces people to assimilate at a young age. How education shapes ones mindset.

From Colombia to the United States and Beyond

JuanDa shares his story about growing up in Colombia and coming to the United States. He also shares his faith story and his goals as a future pastor.

HOA extra credit – interview

In this interview, me and my mom talk about how she copes with immigrating to a new country and integrates her culture with a new culture to live in a new place.

Manal Vakil Interview Part 1

Manal Vakil, a childhood friend, talks about the identity crisis that comes with being the children of immigrants. She talks about how her life and the world has changed in the last few months, and what these changes mean for...

No Regrets

Teenager, Vivian Lee (17) interviews her grandma (74) at their family home in New Jersey, Egg Harbor Township. Her grandma recalls the hardships she faced when she lived in China and how fortunate she was when she came to America....

Kurt Hebeisen – Switzerland to USA (everything is better with an accent)

Swiss merchant marine finding love in Cleveland, OH, getting married and settling in a new country. Becoming a US citizen. Raising a family with English as a second language

Book Review Interview: My grandmothers experience as an immigrant to the US

We discussed he experience immigrating to the US, the changes in her former home, creating a community, and acceptance and assimilation of immigrants.

Experiences of a Hmong American student in the United States

Interview with a young Hmong American man about his family history and his own experiences growing up in America.