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I decided to interview my uncle because he grew up with 10 siblings and he grew up when things were very inexpensive and I thought that it was very interesting.

This is the story of a mother and how far she went to get to where she is now. This interview introduces my mom’s struggles, but also her successes. It is also an interview about her child hood and our...

Daniel Breen (26) shares a conversation with his mother, Virginia Breen (74), about Virginia's upbringing in Massachusetts, her advocacy for women's rights, and her travels around the world.

Gus Newport (82) talks with his long time friend Jason Webb (38) about how they first met and why they are so passionate about community organizing. Gus shares about his work at the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative and Jason describes...

We discussed Kathy’s favorites memories and hobbies. We had a great conversation and built a meaningful connection! #HinghamSeniors

Coming to America and the harship face while staying here

This is an interview that i did with one of my mentors on race, in which she gives an in depth discussion on ways that we as a society can progress

My dad and I discuss what it was like to move to the US

After being together for decades, my dear friends Bette Jo Green and Jo Ann Whitehead were finally able to marry in 2004. My husband and I first met Bette Jo in 1995 under difficult circumstances, and shortly afterwards, we became...

Grandfather shares his love of cars.

Sylvia Evans, aged 73 talks about growing up in South Boston (Southie) and everything else in her life. She talks about the lessons that she learned and her journey through life.

Discuss questions of childhood, education, family, and how she wants to be remembered.

In this interview, we talked about memories and my Uncle Sam as a child. He opened up and told me things that have never been asked before.

Three generations of alumnae—grandmother Katherine Barrett Murphy ’53, mother Georgia Murphy Johnson ’75, and daughter Katherine Johnson ’03—reflect on their experiences at Wellesley, spanning 50 years.

We talked about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness.

Today, me and my grandfather discussed questions about Thanksgiving when he was a child. He discussed the most memorable Thanksgiving he had, one of his family’s Thanksgiving traditions, and his favorite Thanksgiving dish.

Ari was a junkie for years and he is now making efforts to create places for addicts to go to get useful help and end their addiction easier than other therapy.

I, David Nguyen, interview my mother, Lan “Tina” Nguyen for a school project on immigration. My mother, Lan, was a Vietnamese immigrant who escaped from the Vietnam War to America years ago as she tells us in this interview.

In this interview, I interviewed my classmate who discussed racial issues that she has seen on campus and in her life experiences.

Professor Stanley Chang talks with his student, Xi Xi ’17, about his passion for mathematics and the innovative ways he gets students excited about math.

In this interview I spoke with Andy Calvo about challenges we overcame. We determined that with hard work, perseverance, and a strong motivator, we can acquire new skills, no matter how challenging they might seem.

Chats with Grandpa

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.

I talked to my mom Nakia. I asked her questions about her childhood and her goals in life

Talked about my father’s experience growing up, immigrating to America, and the life lessons he’s learned.