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In this interview, Mihailo Jovanovic speaks with his daughter, Anka Jovanovic, about his immigration to the United States from Serbia, the challenges that came with it, and how he grew as a person in the process. The interview focuses on...

I walked up to the dinner table and asked, “Can I start recording?” I got a few looks (Ha) but in the end we recorded a conversation, one that flowed as if there was no microphone showing.

In this interview with 53 year old Perri Beth Druen her 14 year old daughter, Caroline, asks questions about work, love, and even a nickname related to a president!

“Believe that anything is possible, despite what life throws at you.” Erick Marmolejo (14) interviews his uncle Albert Sanchez (46). He described what it means to be successful and talks about people who inspire him.

Me and my brother Adan Lopez talked about his goals and the wisdom he has attained over the years.

Janice Ho(19) and her friend Tiffany Ng(20) talk about the experience of studying in the mainland as a Macao student.

Adam (15) talks to Safiyah (17) about what it's like being a graduating senior in this stressful time in our lives.

Michelle Brenard, 62, tells facilitator Sarah Geis, 28, about the lesbian group she founded for women over 40 and her family.

Tom Halbert talks about his family, and shares wisdom that he has learned over the years.

The interview with Irene about her difficult times in life and good times and how it’s pushed her to do better. The lessons that were learned that pushed her into a successful future.

I interviewed Kate Gilcrease who is 18 years old and she is my roommate. We talked about everything college in this interview.

Giovan(16) interviews his sister(19) on life and future goals as part of an ELA project.

A mother tells her son about growing up during the Depression and her experience as young adult.

Justus Rosenberg tells friend and colleague Janet Harris of his work as a messenger for the Varian Fry Foundation and of his work during World War II for the American Rescue Committee, now known as the International Rescue Committee.l

Glen Waggoner (61) talks with his friend Daniel Okrent (61) about the death of his father, their love of baseball, and growing up in a small town.

Rodriga Cortez (68) tells her son Daniel Cortez (44) about her move to the United States, about learning English, and earning her bachelor’s degree.

Pat Quinn (63) interviews her friend, Camille Warzecha (67) about her family and how she came to live in Little Falls, MN. Camille talks about her ancestry and retells the stories of how her grandparents came to the United States.

Kevin interviews his girlfriend, Anne, about her childhood and how her parents influenced her career and sociopolitical beliefs.

We each discussed our experience of student loans.

Stanley Diep (18) talks with his friend, Justin Capriotti (18) about our childhood and also how things are going in the current pandemic.

92 year old woman is interviewed by her 65 year old daughter about her family, growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, and her career as a bookkeeper in St Louis.

My name is Jaedyn Williams and I am 18 years old. I am recording this interview in Blacksburg, Virginia over a phone call, and I am speaking with Judith Williams who is my mother. We talked about her family, life...

Ellen (49) interviews her husband, Arthur (60), about his family history in Brooklyn and his career as an artist, musician, and curator.

I sat down with my friend K’von to talk about his experiences both here at VCU and those that led him here.