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Question that I always wanted to ask my father, since he is a first generation immigrant.

This was an interview I did with my grandma about the America dream!

In this interview I speak to my mother about the American dream. We also talk about her past and inspirations for others.

Interview with Janitza and Megan on Megan’s questions.

talking about the dream

In this interview, Zaira talks about immigrating from Ecuador and her experience within the US.

Jagjit Singh talks about his experiences and the obstacles he faced as an immigrant to a foreign country. He touches on many topics such as family relationships, his childhood in his mother country of India, the barriers he faced as...

This was me talking to my dad about his Life in America

this interview is about how my dad was raised and his view of the world. He also touches on his view of himself.

My mom has been a huge factor of who I am as a person. Without her, I wouldn't be who I am today. I know raising children isn't easy but I am grateful she was there for me when I...

Ted Christou, my Pappou, immigrated from Greece in 1966 with his wife (my Yiayia), 2 kids, a single suitcase, and without knowing a word of English. He talks about his journey of immigration and how he achieved his American dream.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Sonoma, California, Dani Grippi (14) interviews her mother Tina Grippi (56) about how being adopted affects her life. Tina has always known that she was adopted and is happy that things turned...

Here's an interview of a Dominican immigrant, who arrived in 1993.

In this interview, conducted on March 8th 2020 in Belchertown, MA, Mark Tharion (19) interviews his role model Glenn Smith (56) about his childhood and his career. Glenn discusses how the creation of nature shows/documentaries in he 1960s influenced what...

[Recorded October 7th, 2021] Diana Moreno and Marquis Rice, both undergraduate students at the University of Virginia, have a One Small Step conversation. They discuss their family backgrounds, Marquis's military service, being a first generation college student, and how their...

In the interview there was mostly talking about Maria Ruiz’s life story and goals and ideas. Maria Ruiz was born and raised in Ecuador and talks a lot of about being raised and then coming to a different country. Also...

An interview with my mother as she describes what it was like coming to America and what the "American Dream" is to her.

My mother and I discuss what the American Dream is, and her personal beliefs.

Pisheon discussed the challenges his dad and mom faced coming to America and how they became successful business owners. Pisheon also talks about some cultural events that take place in America.

Interviewed with my father of his early life before and after coming to the U.S. in 1986. Learned how my dad worked hard to succeed in the United States.

Well said

This interview was conducted in November 2017 in College Point, NY, Maui Cate Tumanda interviews her mother, Marichu Tumanda, about her life and childhood. Mrs. Tumanda’s parents had a great impact in her life and were one of the factors...

Me and my mom talk about why she moved to America from Egypt, the challenges she faced, and how she succeeded.

Hans Roehricht (82) talks with his granddaughter (15) about the trajectory of his life leading to the present time and the legacy he has made for himself. Emphasizing on the strenuous years of his career life in the United State...

Thalil Tanvir (16) sits down with his mother and talk together about a lot. His mother tells many stories. Some of these stories include childhood memories, and immigration stories.