“…seeing them happy is worth it”

Today in Flushing, New York, Leah Song interviewed her mother Mijin Song. She was able to catch a glimpse of her mother's childhood and lessons she learned throughout her life. During her mother's childhood, she experiences situations like a dysfunctional...

8,044 miles from home

Kyle Yeung, son of Chiu Yeung, interviews his father to learn more about his childhood and what the process was like moving from Hong Kong to New York at the age of 17 with three sisters. In this interview, Chiu...

Finding out about my mother’s life

Brian lin asks his mother about her life with a chinese translator. Even though he's her son, this is the first time he's never really spoken to her like this, so he's quite excited and embarrassed at the same. Overall...

“Face the Future”

In this interview, conducted on December 1, 2019 in New York, Flushing, Minna Huang(14) interviewed her brother Kevin Huang(18) about his childhood and school life. Kevin Huang shares his experience growing up in Manhattan and his struggles during school. He...

My Cousins Journey

Sammi Lin, 15 years old, is interviewing, Sabrina Chen, her cousin in elmhurst, NY. She describes her childhood and explains her struggles a Chinese immigrant. She shares her experiences, hardships and accomplishments as well as some advice and lessons for...

“Create a new you, but never forget where you came from.”

Mark Mercado, a hardworking father, tells us the story of his experiences in Philippines and America. During the interview, we are able to see the before and afters of his life in Philippines then in America. Mark had huge expectations...

The Journey of a Father

Harry Xu is interviewed by his daughter, Jennifer Xu. He shares his childhood, family, and memories that develops him into the person he is today.

The Imapct Of The Past On Today’s Identity

My name is Ethan Mak and I am encompanied by William Mak, my father. My father is a man who is knowledgeable due to his past experiences he overcame. Today I learned how the past can sculpt you into the...

The Great Listen

This interview is about how life was like for my older brother who grew up in Bangladesh. I thought it would be interesting to find out how his childhood was like seeing how it is much different from the childhood...

The Great Listen w/ cousin, Serlina

Sinar Chen interviews her persevering cousin, Serlina Yu, who shares about her life experiences and past jobs. She talks about how the life she imagined as a teen was much different as her life now and the life lesson she...

Jeffery’s Life Story: Childhood to Now

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in Queens, New York, I did an interview with Jeffrey Wu (aka Jeff) about his life story from his childhood to now. He shares one of his cherished memories that is his father's...

Thanksgiving interview childhood memories
November 25, 2018 App Interview

My Fathers childhood memories and how he was as a kid and growing up in his life. Where he worked, what he did for fun and his childhood.

Faith and knowledge
December 5, 2019 App Interview

This interview was conducted December 4th 2019 in Fresh Meadows, New York by Aliza Qamar (14). She interviewed her mother, Amber Qamar (36) as they discussed the significance of education. The interviewee elucidates how her family and academia counterbalanced one...

Life in America and Life in Korea

Hanmin speaks with her father Il Kug Kim. In this interview Il Lug Kim talks about his life in Korea, when he had to serve in the military, and what he learned throughout his life. He talks about how his...

Growing up on an Island

In this interview conducted on Thursday, November 23 in Astoria, New York. I Shannon Grech (15) interviewed my father, George Grech (56), about what his childhood was like living on small island and how its shaped him into the man...

Learning More About My Family

In this interview, I talked to my aunt, Yiting Zhu, about the experiences in the past as well as what who she is as an individual. She talks about how her school life was like and the things she has...

You learn as you grow

On December 1st, 2019, Joy Park and her father Jay Park gets together to have a conversation about Jay Park’s early life and experience as he learns many new things from coming to America. Joy asks him questions about his...

Life In The Philippines Versus Life In America

On December 1st, 2019, Gian Paulo Meneses (52) talks with Isabelle Meneses (13) about his life in the Philippines. In the interview, Gian Paulo tells of people in his life, both in the Philippines and America, as well as differences...

Struggles with American Cultures

It is November 27th and this interview is taking place in Queens, New York. Lusine Galstian and her mother, Tatevik Galstian, talk about how it was like for her coming to America and not knowing any English. They also talk...

Pursuing The American Dream

Adam Gomes interviewers his father Robert Gomes who was born in Bangladesh and migrated to America in February 1975. They discussed his childhood and what life was like growing up in Manhattan. They also talk about some of Roberts Positives...

Take advantage of every opportunity that is given to you, and treasure every moment you have

In this interview conducted on December 1st 2019 in flushing queens, Lucas Moore interviews his father Robert Moore on his childhood. He explains his hardships that he faced in a poor family, and the things he never was able to...

The Power of Family to an Uncle’s Identity- Alexander Tan

Alexander Tan, a student of Francis Lewis High School, interviews his uncle, Matthew Goldberg: a writer and a father. They talk about how family has shaped Matt’s identity and other topics such as politics and how having pets affects identity...

“Education is important because it can improve my communication” A mother reflects her life changes with her son

Johnny Jiang, age 14 from NY Flushing, is conducting an interview about his mom. Johnny Jiang asks his mom about a life changing event and how it affected her. He also ask his mom whether she took education seriously or...

How Immigration affected self identity
November 29, 2019 App Interview

In this interview, conducted on November 28 in Fresh Meadows, New York. Jun interviews his brother Jarvie about immigrating into the United States and about his journey. Jarvie shares information about moving into a new country and going to school...