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A teacher who is a mother that is furthering her education and getting a masters degree.

My dad tells me about his college experience from choosing his major to his German language teacher.

My grandparents, Kevin Walsh and Geraldine Walsh, grew up on the island of Newfoundland. They grew up in a time that was different from ours but had some similarities. My grandpa’s dad died when he was 12 and he was...

Theo Saillant (29) and his father John Saillant (65) come together to discuss life in Kalamazoo, Michigan, education, and family.

I interviewed Stephen Pisciotta for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral histories....

An interview with Tim, about being a first generation student at Calvin university

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

Jonathan Fairbanks had just made tenure as a junior professor when he decided to leave the college leaving tenure behind, to bring his Innovative program to a private college where he felt it could flourish. This is the story of...

Eunice Cho (32) interviews her mentor and the president of her Alma Mater, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski (70), about his pursuit of higher education and offering his students an authentic and supportive environment.

Grayce Gadson (71) shares with her colleague Kleopatra Gaiter (32) anecdotes from her time as a student in Florida, Indiana, and California during the desegregation of schools in America. Grayce and Kleopatra compare their varying experience with school institutions, specifically...

Friends and fellow "Rattlers," Darius Young (42) and Joe Kershaw (73), discuss the work Joe's family has done to keep Florida A&M University open, as well as the work Darius now does to preserve the legacy of those who fought...

University experience of a freshmen

An Interview with the Associate Director of Writing and Academic Support, Academic Success Center, Stripe Gandara.

Jacquelinne Mejia (31) talks with her brother, Edward (26), her father Eduardo (59), and her mother Paula (59) about their family immigration story, how the pandemic has changed their lives, and why education is an important tool for future generations....

One Small Step partners Jeff Hren [no age given] and Camille Mojica [no age given] share a conversation about immigration, gender identity, abortion, their respective religious beliefs, and the role of the media in politics.

Troy Sanders (26) interviews his boyfriend Rafael Norwood (34) about Rafael’s early childhood, his identity, his career path in higher education, and the Club Q mass shooting.

One Small Step partners Michael Floyd (54) and Melissa Price (57) talk about the challenging circumstances that they lived through as children, the formation of their belief systems, and their relationships with faith.

One Small Step partners Joe Bizzell (58) and Kerry Altman (71) share their views on political polarization and the lessons they learned from their parents.

One Small Step conversation partners Susan Creasy (59) and Allison Vogler (65) discuss the current political climate, their values, navigating personal conflict, and the meaning of diversity.

good eduaction gives u label which means more opportunities. plus it also give u cobfidence and good habits which is a good fortune all ur life.

Brian C. Lorio, lecturer in Speech, Communication and Theater Arts, at Borough of Manhattan Community College, reflects with now former student, Maria Melendez, about their Spring 2023 public speaking class and other related issues to college student and being a...

One Small Step partners Aidan Kierans (23) and Lewis Wright (72) have a conversation about social issues that they are passionate about.

This is an interview about Lorenzo’s beliefs, memories, and plans for the future. This includes stories about family memories and reasons why you shouldn’t be inferior to anyone in high school. And reasons to be recognized and view as a...

Chuck Supple (57) and Susan Stroud (66) have a conversation about their introduction to service, and about how they changed the landscape of higher education, as nearly all schools now have a venue for volunteerism on campus.

Two MSW students interview the director of their program about her work, experiences and hopes for the future.