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My grandmother, Philomena, told me about life growing up in Ireland, her experiences as an immigrant, her career as a nurse, and her thoughts on generation Z.

Kathleen Sheehy recounts her life as an Irish-American immigrant

My mom and I talked about where she grew up in the Philippines, the schooling she received there and family traditions that she remembered. We also talked about her experience coming to America.

My grandmother, Elena Grogan, talks about her life in Moldova and how she moved to America, as well as her experiences here.

Esta es la historia de mi mamá, Rosalia Salinas. En la cual comparte su historia de su infancia, su viaje a los Estados Unidos, y da consejos sobre las lecciones a lo largo de su vida.

We talked about the way her life has influenced the person she is today and how much her life has changed. She has seen and some so much.

Personal experiences of a first generation Mexican-American

I talk with my parents about where they were raised and how it’s like being an immigrant and also what they think about me

Angelica was 20 yrs old when she first immigrated to the United States. She has now lived in Austin, Texas for 26 years, where she was filled with aspirations to just make a better life for herself and now for...

This interview is to see what experiencias my godfather went through and how he persevere through them.

We spoke about Ginette’s time in France, her travel to America, and important people in her life.

This is an interview looking inside my family history through the lens of my grandmother, Donna Vestre.

Talking with my suegra about her migration experience and why she still feels unwelcome in the US.

James interviews Ms. Jasani about her relationship with her parents and growing up as sn Indian-American immigrant.

This interview was recorded by Caroline Docherty on November 13th, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Caroline (age 16) asks her grandma, Margaret Haran, about her immigration to the United States from Ireland in 1963. Margaret describes her immigration experience and what...

Interviewed Moises Cornado, a senior at E&S. Both his parents are immigrants from Mexico. He is considered a second generation. In this interview, listeners will learn about Moises.

I am speaking with my poppa about his immigration to the US from Ireland in the 1960s

What we talked about was the perceptions my father had in life and the knowledge he gained throughout life. Also we talked about his childhood and where he grew up

I interview my good friend about his life, we discuss immigration from Monterrey, NL to Laredo,TX and how that impacted his life. Mexican culture regarding family and friendship. Growing up between Mexico and Texas, living on the border.

I got the chance to talk to my great aunt about her trip from her home to America! Interesting lessons she learned along the way that can be great advice for teens today

David Wilkes interviews his Grandfather, Patrick O’Brien about his immigration to the US, his service in the Vietnam, his career and family.

Bridget Doody, 16 years old, interviewing her 93 year old grandmother, Mary Doody. The interview was conducted November 23, 2017 on Thanksgiving at Bridget's aunt's house (Mary's daughter's house). Mary talks about her childhood in Ireland. As a teenager, she...

After being abandoned by Zulina’s father, her mother decided to leave everything behind and start a new life for her and her two daughters and head to the United States to find a job, give a better education to them,...

Grandfather John Casey on his immigration to the United States from Ireland

I have interviewed Alice Sharos who immigrated from Ireland to the United States