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.

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

(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...

Great Thanksgiving Listen by Manuel Argueta

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

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.

The second half of the cold war from a navy veteran’s perspective

My grandfather talks about his service in the United States navy from 1971 to 1992

“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.

Stephen Fowles and Jake Gordon

Jake Gordon, 19 and Stephen Fowles, 71. Stephen served in both the navy and the army for a total of 17 years.

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.

Zaira’s Story From Ecuador
October 6, 2022 App Interview

This is an interview with Zaira, who immigrated from Ecuador at around 11 years old. In this interview, she talks about immigrating and her experience in America.

Zach McGuffey and Chase Wakelin: War in the Middle East

Zach recalls his horrifying experiences during the War in Afghanistan and touches on some of its effects on troops returning home.

Immigrating to America

My dad's experience of immigrating to America

El Pasaje de mi Papá- interview with my dad

Through this interview, I was able to learn about the voyage that my dad had coming to this country. This interview is a glimpse of the life of my immigrant father becoming a citizen.

Thanksgiving with Great Grandpa

I interviewed my 92 year old grandpa who fought in World War II. Unfortunately, the recording got cut off unexpectedly half way through.

Veteran’s Interview with Roger Elling

On November 15, 2017 I interviewed Roger Elling at the Centre County VA’s office about his period serving in the United States Army.

Immigration Act of 1990 Interview

Interview with my older sister about immigration about my grandfather and opinions about it.

From China as a Child

My father talks about his experiences immigrating from China as a child in 1973.

American Studies Interview Project

Interview with an Australian immigrant to the United States.

Jordan Purkiss and Wade Purkiss

My interview with my father who bravely served two deployments in the Iraq War.

Carter Kowalski – Immigrant Interview

I interviewed my immigrant Dennis Canete, who is an immigrant from the Philippines!