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English Advanced Honors Project Interviewing Elders

Anthony Poulos (80) is interviewed by his daughter Angela Poulos-Bowman (54) about his childhood growing up in Chicago, his interest joining the Marine Corps, and his father's immigration journey from Greece.

[Recorded Friday, February 17, 2023] Christopher (20) and Sarah (34) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Christopher is involved with student council and is a first generation college student at the University of Virginia. Sarah is originally...

We talked about what immigration and getting citizenship were like for my father.

Wife, Karen Wald (61), and husband, Rick Wald (61), exchange family history, impactful memories, and stories from their philanthropic work.

Chase Wakelin interviews a family friend, Bill Mayall. Bill discusses what it was like growing up in Long Island as a prequel to his military service.

I interviewed my grandmother from my mother's side. I asked her some questions about her life, why she immigrated to the United States in 1988, and what she was thankful for Thanksgiving.

Jenny Rask: 2020-09-05 23:36:46 Jenny Rask Interviews Father Gene Rask. Getting ready to move from Butte, Montana to Portland Oregon. Growing up with Lee and Ray Rask in Butte. Mike, Gene, Lee and Ray. Their bond and tight everlasting relationship,...

Hello, my reflection was based upon various interviews I had with my grandmother, a 70 year old woman who found perseverance and resilience through her journey of being an immigrant in America.

Mary Cook (MSW student) interviews Marcos Gonzales (The Director of Informed Trauma Education at a Chicago Catholic School) about his work at Homeboys Industries, bringing attention to the crossover of the criminal justice and immigration system with the story of...

In their home located within Egg Harbor Township, Bryanna Ortiz (16) interviewed her mom, Rubi Ortiz (33). Together they reflect back on Rubi’s life and understand experiences and values that family should have. During this, they also discuss Rubi's childhood...

Friends Maureen O'Malley Kirschner (35) and Megan Medina (37) reflect on their experiences becoming mothers early in the COVID-19 pandemic and talk about the importance of supporting each other during the challenges early motherhood.

Angela Zimmerman (38) interviews her grandmother, Marianne Zimmerman (84), about immigrating to America, meeting her spouse, and raising a family all while being surrounded by a wonderful circle of friends.

Anonymous 222 is citizen of the UK, but has lived most of his life in Europe; France specifically. After spending years in Nepal he returned to the UK briefly before moving to Malta. Having been living and working in Malta...

Lacey relives the birth of her first born child, a daughter. She tells a few stories of how this child came about and what her visions were for the future. Do they match with reality?

Anonymous 25 is from Russia and has been living for long periods of time in other cities throughout the world. Landing in Malta has been both a challenging and wonderful experience. She is a resident and birthed her daughter in...

Couple Erika (35) and Joshua "Josh" Ritchie (40) talk about how their paths crossed unexpectedly and the rich life they've built together since then.

High School Junior Justin Tang (17) has a chat with his Mom and Aunt about the differences of living in China in the 90s, and the US, as well as the Chinese society and government.

Interview by Tabatha of Maria. She was born and raised till 11 years of age in Aguascalientes, Mexico, then moved to the United States with her family for a better life.

Debbie Ebner (63) speaks with Chris Antonio (46) about his memories of his wife, and his life now as a single parent.

Jenny Rask: 2020-08-23 19:07:45 Jenny Rask interviews her father Gene Rask in their first chat. How and when his grandparents arrived in the US and a look into where they came from in Lebanon around 1898.

My mother, Shruti Lake, opens up about her experiences growing up in a foreign country, moving to the United States, and the challenges she has faced while doing so. We focus mainly on traditions and family values, but delve into...

This podcast is about a woman named Lora. She was born in Playa Mallorca Spain. She came to the United States when she was eight years old. She came with her dad and mom. Her dad was a sargent and...

Mutale Bingley (40) speaks with her mother, Margaret Chisanga (72), about their lives. Mutale had a dream of being an American at age 12 in Zambia. Today she and her mom are both American citizens.

Danny Bell (73) talks to his friend Patti Palmer (61) about his life growing up in a Native American community in North Carolina. He shares the untold story of the American Indian and he talks about the importance of bringing...