Compassion Blog 5

A discussion between Isabelle Ruan, 19 years old, & Chelsea Qiu, 57 years old. I’m Isabelle and Chelsea is my mom. We reflected on her childhood and growing up in 1960s China.

interview

grandpa and grandma lost citizenship ship. petitioned to regain it.

Immigration interview

Why Carmen Valentin immigrated to the United States

“I even told myself I wanted to become a carpenter.”

Since he was young, my dad aspired to become a carpenter and build infrastructure where he grew up, a city called Zamboanga City that was not so urbanized as it is today. He did not envision moving to a new...

(Shortened) Interview with Ms. D – “Undocumented Immigrant Migrant from Mexico”

Ms. D works as an art teacher at a school in the south side of Chicago. She shares her story of immigrating to America and migrating once she arrived. She shares her perception in human right violations for immigrants, and...

Coming 2 América

In this interview conducted on May 30th 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah, Angie Linschoten (18) interviews her uncle Ignacio Valdez (42) about history Coming to America from Mexico. They conversed about obstacles of immigrating to other countries perspectives and...

Rania Mazouz interviews Gustavo Cruz about his life and growing up in Venezuela

In this interview, conducted in December 2018 in Alexandria, Virginia, Rania Mazouz (14) interviews Gustavo Cruz (45) about growing up in Venezuela. Gustavo talks about growing up in two different states with his mother and siblings. He also talks about...

Interview with Aunt and grandmother

This is an interview with my aunt and grandmother In Spanish because they don’t speak English but we talk about the things they went through and they sang songs.

Great Thanksgiving Listen by Manuel Argueta

In this interview Manuel Argueta and Daly Argueta, talk about parenting and how difficult immigration is.

LHP Interview Immigration – Daniel Mirza

I’m Daniel Mirza who did an interview with my mom Victoria about her process of immigration and new life in America.

My mother, Claudia Hortua, shares stories from her upbringing.

I interview my mother about her childhood in Colombia, coming to America, adopting a new culture, and the many lessons life has taught her. She shares experiences and people that have shaped her into the strong woman she is today.

My Pal Julia

I talk to my friend from dance, Julia, who was adopted from Russia with her twin sister Andrea. We talk about her being an immigrant at the age of 15 months and what she remembers about Russia.

Interview With My Aunt
November 27, 2022 App Interview

Me (AJ Krier, 13) interview with my aunt, René, whose husband sadly passed away in May of this year. (With some bloopers for the first 5 seconds lol)

American studies Immigrant project interview

This interview is between me, Dominic-15, my mother Maria-49. I ask her questions on how it was to immigrate from the dominican republic to the united states. The interview is in spanish

“The hardest person to come out to was myself” Siobhan and Erin interview Anne and Mary

Anne and Mary have been married 30 years. Their niece Siobhan and her wife Erin interview them about their journey coming out to themselves and their families and building their lives together.

“Streets Paved with Gold” for American Studies-10/6/17

This is an interview with my Grandfather about his parents and his life growing up as the youngest son of an immigrant family from Italy.

An interview with my inspiration Aunt Suzanne

In this interview with my Aunt Suzanne, (65) we talked about her life and her inspirations. We talked about her childhood, parents, and happiest moments. We conclude with the fact that she is happy with her life and is proud...

Adjusting to a foreign land

Nicholas “Nicky” Weinstock had jumped headfirst into an entirely new civilization, with no knowledge of the language or culture. Nicky’s son, Lincoln Weinstock, interviews him about his experience in Africa. Nicky tells about his near-death malaria experience, what it was...

Interview with my father Spiro

This interview is about my father Spiro on his journey cubby to the US and what it was like growing up Colby from another country at such a young age it also covers his life story and personal aspects.

Living History Project

My name is Emily Schultz and I am 16 years old. My interviewee is Alan Wade who is my cousin and we talked about the Immigration process.

Immigrating to America

Interviewed by his American wife, Alex, Ed reflects on his choice to emigrate from England, his experiences in America and his aspirations for the future.