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My grandmother(mother as interpreter/translator) talks about her childhood living in Eastern Ukraine after WW2.

Gala Korniyenko, a PhD student at The Ohio State University gives advice to Maggie Wilcox, a first year Master's Student at The University of Kansas, on community building and engagement, urban planning, international development, and life in general.

Asking max questions

This is a interview of what it was like growing up in the United States as a immigrant.

My name is Daria Hrabova and the person I was interviewing is my mother, Oleksandra Hrabova. I am 16 years old and my mom is 54 years old. We talked about childhood, family, and growing up in Ukraine.

My mom and I talk about her college experience in Ukraine and how it shaped her into the person that she is today.

Jennifer Beard talks with her colleague, Professor Rich Feeley, about his global health career. They taught together in the Department of Global Health at the Boston University School of Public Health for 14 years. Rich devoted his career to working...

During this interview, we got a chance to get closer by going through questions he enjoyed answering for this thankful evening!

A Little story about my mother moving to live to another country by herself at 18.

I interviewed my mom (Karina Glosman) about her immigration story, coming from Russia to the United States. We discussed her earliest memories in America, assimilation, financial challenges, her role models, and proudest moments in her life.

I interviewed my dad who immigrated from Ukraine to the US.

Introduction to Riva and an overview of her life.

Hi, my name is Alexandra Emaci and today I talked with my Mom, Margarita Emaci about her life in Ukraine. We discussed differences in Ukraine and the US, her childhood, and just some fond memories she had.

An autobiographical reflection on the life and unique experiences of Olga Norget.

My grandfather’s dad came from Russia and we talk about his life and why he moved.

I interviewed my mother, who is a Ukrainian immigrant from the Soviet Union. Topics discussed included her experience transitioning to American life and Soviet culture

Yuriy Lyeshchenko (39) talks to his daughter, Natalya Lyeshchenko (13) about his childhood in Ukraine and how he immigrated to Kansas.

Memory of the evacuation from Ukraine during the start of WW2.

We talked about what being a teenager was like in Ukraine

Here we discussed some Ukrainian traditions that have been celebrated for generations and why that is so important to our family.

Nazik Messerlian (90) interviewed by grandson Gregory (17) on her life experiences. They discuss life’s challenges and the importance of it all.

I interviewed my grandma about life in the Soviet Union, and talked about how the government that claimed progress and greatness, had some of the most downfalls.

Memory and employment

Great great grandmother’s journey to U.S

My grandma, Alexandra Olenina, is 63 years old and currently lives in Ukraine. She come to America to visit her daughter and her grandchildren (me and my sisters). In this interview she talks about her life growing up, with a...