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What really happens when you drop out? And what pushes you to the limit of just giving up on classes

Today I interviewed my mother Kristi Runyan, we talked about important memories in her life and people that influenced her.

To explore the powerful impact and potential of storytelling to create peace and facilitate understanding, Kodee interviews Hattie as part of an assignment for their introduction to peace and justice class at St. Norbert College.

Thus interview dives into the rollercoaster that is Bo Spring’s life. It goes in depth with his journey through highschool and into college, highlighting certain events that would change his life forever. From joining the Army to having a baby,...

Robert Reisler (18) talks with his grandmother Reina Reisler (79) about superstitions, the good old days, Klondike bars for 45 minutes.

Abby, my future roommate, and I talk about things we have in common, such as engineering student struggles, and things that differ between us, such as cultural stigmas. We talk about our sibling dynamics, our favorite foods, and our past...

He talked about his life and some lessons he’s learned along the way.

I interviewed a classmate for a project and they need to approach it as if they were a doctor.

Mya Kowalke and Mrs. McClain talked about Mrs. Mclain’s experience during college and how she felt about it.

Jacob Craig and David Craig discuss life during the 1960s.

Dolores Huerta, 80, speaks with two of her daughters, Camila Chavez, 34, and Lori Huerta de Leon, 57, about being a labor leader and organizer and being a mother.

Marlowe Henderson (18) talks to her sister, Olivia Henderson (21) about the change that accompanies college

School Counselor Dan Schmidt, 55, interviews one of his students Carolina, 18, about what motivates her, the challenges she faces as an undocumented student, and her hopes for going to college.

A cousin (Kathy Lin) interviews her cousin (Sarah Zhang) on her life lessons, decisions and childhood memories. Throughout Sarah's life she has made many life decisions but hasn't regret anything. The decisions she made is greatly influenced by her mother....

Carlissia, 21, interviews Sylverna, 57, about growing up in Virginia and Baltimore during the Civil Rights Movement, her interest in libraries, becoming Dean of Libraries at the University of Memphis, and the problems facing African Americans today.

Mrs. F talks about her early life all the way up to her present life and goals for her future.

One Small Step Conversation partners Dina Wood (66) and Bailey Shepard (34) discuss experiences in college, major influences in their life, personal values, and political points view.

Mother and daughter Chiq Teresa Edwards Spencer Spencer (70) and Leah Spencer (48) discuss being in college at the same time, Chiq's experience as a non-traditional student, and the importance of education.

Reed Stevens (21) interviews his father, Michael Stevens (61) about the particularities of his upbringing and the lessons learned along the way. Mike is considered by many as a "people pleaser," but most importantly, as a loving husband and father...

Colleagues David ter Kulie (51) and Sean Carroll (43) discuss the ways auxiliary services at Vanderbilt University stepped up as leaders to help the university navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and welcome students back for the fall 2020 semester.

[Recorded: Thursday, September 14, 2023] Natalie Hogan (19) from Fairfax, VA, and Shannon Henley (19) from Fairfax, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Shannon shares her...

The limitations of growing up in a coal mining town, going to college, and becoming a respected teacher in a newly developing Virginia school system.