Grandma talks about what life was like in England

In December of 2022, Anthony (15) interviews his grandmother, Sandy (67), who was born in England in 1955, about her life in England and adjusting to life in Canada, and then the United States. One of the main differences was...

Margarita Anderson and Leeanna Anderson talk about experiences throughout lifetimes in Miami, Florida

In this interview, Leeanna Anderson interviews her mother Margarita Anderson about her life. Margarita shares her thoughts about being an immigrant and what immigration was like for her. She also talks about what she wishes for the future and what...

StoryCorps DIY Project Interview with My 91-Year-Old Grandpa

I, Sam Anderson interviewed my 91-year-old grandpa about his childhood, time in the Navy during the Korean War, and raising a family in the 60s.

Dreams can come true.

My cousin Mehak loved Pakistan. There are lots of things she had to leave behind like her home she grew up her friends and memories. One major even that occurred in her life was coming to America. Here, she can...

Puerto Rican Life

Elmer Montalvo, my father, talks about his experience growing as a Puerto Rican and an American

The Life of Herman van Beek

The life and family of Herman van Beek, my grandfather. He was born in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, and grew up during the second Word War under German control. He moved frequently, going to Argentina and Mexico, where he learned English...

Tyler Fontanez and Gretchen Gillung-Fontanez

Tyler Fontanez (17) talks with his mother, Gretchen Gillung-Fontanez (48), about her life, her dreams, and what she hopes for the future for both herself and her children.

StoryCorps interview

Aryan shah (16) interviewing my mom Bijal shah (48). We mainly discussed my mother’s childhood, what it was like, how my mom met my dad and what strong relationship they had, and what an amazing impact family can have on...

Maria Callard

In this interview, we discussed my mom’s experiences leaving her country of Chile to the U.S and many of the lessons she has learned along the way.

My Fathers Journey

My father and I got the chance to really sit down and speak a little about his experience coming to the United States . There were many things I learned about what it was like when my father first came...

“A Journey Of A Thousand Steps Starts With One Step”

A father, a husband and a son talks about his childhood, his family and traditions that have shaped him into the man he is today. Mustansar Nasir talks about his experiences and memories combined into adversities that he has encountered...

Interview with Mom

A sit down talk with my mother where she talks about her early life, and how she is today.

First Generation as an Islamic American Woman

My name is Samantha, I am 37 years old and I interviewed Amreen, 35, for my communications class. We just met today for the first time, she is one of my mother's work colleagues. We discussed what it is like...

My mother and I talk about my life and her life as well. I find out about how she felt throughout her life.

My mother and I talked about her life and my own. She has experienced difficulty throughout her life while dealing with 3 children. She’s a single mother working two jobs. At the moment she feels that we are succeeding in...

Growing up in Argentina during the transition to democracy.

Silvina Sironi (47) describes growing up in Argentina during the 70's and 80's, as well as her experience with government and democracy both in Argentina and the United States. She is interviewed by her son, Johann Grothues (15).

Interview with my mom about her childhood & how things were like growing up.

I interview my mom about growing up, mostly about her school experiences and how they defined the rest of her adolescent years.

The story of my Nonna coming to the Unites States from Italy 50 years ago

On December 25, 2022 in Columbia, Maryland, Adriana Smith (15) interviewed her grandmother Ornella Paliotta (69) about her early life in Italy during the Vietnam War, as well as her life in the United States, where she hoped to make...

Mom’s Morals

15 year old daughter, Noora, asks her 46 year old mom, Ahlam, about some of the best lessons she’s learned, as well as the life experiences that taught her them. Some of these lessons including the importance of education, generosity,...

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Lisa Walters and Claire LeBlond

Claire LeBlond (25) speaks with her aunt Lisa Walters (62) about her childhood, finding value in work, and French learning songs.