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Judith Lima (25) shares a conversation with her mentor, Leticia Acosta (44), about participating in Subiendo Academy at the University of Texas, her experience in college, and the value of community and mentorship.

Nikolette Clark (26) and her girlfriend Caitlin Masingill (38) speak about their life experiences, identity, and hope.

Audrey Anguiano (16) interviews her dad, Oscar Anguiano (44), about his college process as a first generation college student. He discusses the challenges he faced during this stressful process.

Phillip Goetz (47) interviews his wife, Monica Goetz (44), about her experiences as a student and staffer at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. She shares her family’s history and connection to the university,...

[Recorded: Friday, November 19th, 2021] Bob Pearson (70) and Carlos Rodriguez (20) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Bob is an Air Force veteran and Carlos is a second-year student at UVA. Bob grew up in a...

Dustin "Dusty" Schroeder (34) speaks to his research advisee Katherine "Kathy" Vega (28) about their shared experience as first-generation college students, how he developed an interest in science, his mentors, and his work in ice-penetrating radar.

To get a better opportunity for himself, Pasquale DiBari Sr. had to emigrate from his friends and family in Italy and immigrate to America. Throughout his journey, he endured many hardships and struggles, but it was all worth it in...

Part 1 interview with dad

Friends Leonardo Juarez (31) and DeAndra Edwards (30) discuss their relationship to LGBTQ+ identity, the idea of "coming out," and finding queer community.

Coworkers Daisy Montes (26) and Melissa Benitez Lopez (22), who are academic advisors at KIPP schools in Northern California, talk about their journeys as first generation college students, reflect on how they approach their work, and remember their time as...

Interview with Erika Roman (51) who is a San Francisco State Alumni. In this interview, Erika discusses her experience as a first generation Latina college student and the organizations she was a part of during her time at San Francisco...

Rosalba "Rosa" Zaremba (29) and her colleague Vilma Sierra [no age given] discuss their organization Mexican Alliance of New Jersey and the importance of supporting underserved students.

Spouses, Alex Primm [no age given] and Cathy Primm (75) discuss Alex's experience in Vietnam, how it informed his later work, and their life together.

One Small Step partners Ameya King (31) and Andrea Williams [no age given] talk about their childhoods in Singapore, cultural differences, and their families.

Courtney McNeil (45) speaks with her mother Leslie McGowan (73) about childhood memories, her family background, and her experiences as a working mother.

New friends Delilah Ramos (27) and Frederic Winkler (40) talk about foster care, cultural diversity, and collaborating with other artists.

Marlene Ceragno (66) and her friend Gerald "Jerry" Schweibel (89) share how they are involved at the Kaplen Jewish Community Center, where they serve seniors and young children, respectively. They also discuss their family histories, being involved in their community,...

I interviewed my Cousin Odalis Sanchez. She is 25 years old and we talked about her background. And how the obstacles she had to overcome

My mom and I talked about many things including her experience being a first generation American, her job, any regrets, and how she would like to be rememebered.

Helen Dashney: 2020-06-24 19:39:24 Helen Dashney (70) and Mario McLean (26) discuss the relationship between them that started as Professor/Student at Michigan State University, but became a lifelong friendship that is now 9 years in the making. They talk about...

One Small Step conversation partners David Bautista Gonzales (21) and Daniel Dominguez (43) dive into their different lived experiences. They find commonalities in their experiences growing up in Mexican-American culture and understanding the bittersweetness of being a first generation college...

My mother and father being immigrants — my being first generation american

Keron Alleyne (32) interviews his wife, Ameria Alleyne (36), about her childhood and how she creates connections and community.

I am discussing about the issues first generation low income students face as they go on throughout their academic journey. I bring awareness on the mental health issues that impacts them which is a big issue in todays society.

One Small Step conversation partners Lawrence "Larry" Meisel (70) and Daniel "Dan" Israel (55) discuss their views on foreign and domestic policy and their experiences that shaped their views.