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Leaving Home: Im/migrant Interviews

by Mr. Smith at Mission Vista HS

Mission Vista High School students interview im/migrants in the community.

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Episodes

  1. Diana and Ryah with Thanh from Vietnam

    In this episode, hosts Diana and Ryah interview Thanh, an immigrant from Vietnam. Thanh talks about the thoughts and experiences he encountered of being a boat person fleeing Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He talks about dealing with a new environment and reflects on the factors that caused him…

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  2. Sophie with Will from Japan

    In this episode, Sophie interviews William, a child from a military family with an interesting immigration experience. William talks about what it was like growing up while migrating constantly between the US and Japan. He recounts his story, talking about the challenges he has faced with his…

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  3. Isabella with a friend from Mexico

    In this episode, we interview an anonymous immigrant from Mexico about their experiences moving to the United States.

  4. Jeanne and Johann with Rowena from the Philippines

    Rowena recaps the life she had growing up in the Philippines then goes into the process of moving with her husband and 5 children to the US. Growing up she faced some financial difficulties living in the Philippines, so she hopes that coming to the US it’ll be easier with the help of government...

  5. Azzy with Allen from Japan

    In this episode, host Azzy interviews Allen, a half-japanese, half-african-american whose mother is an immigrant from Japan. Allen has lots of experience living in both Japan and America, and can testify to the differences of each and what it was like to grow up in both worlds. He details his...

  6. Mileena with Maria from Mexico

    In this episode, host Mileena interviews her aunt who spent part of her childhood living in Mexico. In Mexico Maria lived her time with her family who she loved deeply, leaving them was very hard for her. Now that she is older and those family members have now passed she makes it a priority to…

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  7. Fernando With Juan from Mexico

    In this Episode, the host Fernando Hernandez talks to Juan Hernandez and his immigrant experience and how it impacted his life. He talks about his struggles that he went through and reflects on how people view immigrants. Also, he talks about how hard it was to leave family and start a new life.

  8. Caleb & Gabby with Joáo from Portugal

    In this episode, hosts Caleb, and Gabby interview an immigrant from Portugal. Summary: Joáo is an immigrant who was born in Madeira, Portugal he then lived in the UK and South Africa where he lived for 12 years and then finally came to the United States. He expressed that the language barrier was…

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  9. Liam with Sandy from Memphis.

    This episode follows my grandmother, Sandra Griffin, a 70 year old migrant, from memphis tennessee. The episode follows the challenges she faces, moving away from her childhood home, following the marriage of my grandfather. They moved from tennessee to san clemente california. The podcast…

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  10. Carmen and Jesus with Cristina from the Philippines

    In this episode hosts Carmen, and Jesus interview their best friend's mom, Cristina and her journey from the Philippines to the United States. Cristina touches on the life she had back then was joyful, she adored her father most of all. She went to college there, but ultimately dropped out of...

  11. Kayla with Penny and Karat from Laos

    In this episode, host Kayla interviews Karat and Penny, recent immigrants from Laos. Penny and Karat recite their journey to North America, which included financial and familial hardships that motivated them to leave their home country. They describe the challenges faced in refugee camps, and...

  12. Jeanne and Johann with Rowena from the Philippines

    In this episode, host Jeanne and Johann interview Rowena, an immigrant from the Philippines. Rowena recaps the life she had growing up in the Philippines then goes into the process of moving with her husband and 5 children to the US. Growing up she faced some financial difficulties living in the...

  13. Julian interviews Luis Flechas from Colombia

    The conversation explores the immigration experience of Luis Flechas, who immigrated from Colombia to the United States. Through an interview with his grandson, Julian Flechas, Luis shares his experiences, challenges, and memories of leaving his home country to build a new life. The conversation...

  14. Newten with Adrian from Australia

    In this episode, host Newten interviews Adrian, an immigrant from Australia. Adrian explains his journey to the U.S., talking about his experience of wanting to immigrate for more opportunities for baseball. He describes how he went about getting his visa, permanent residency and eventually...

  15. Odalis and Pedro from Mexico

    I will be interviewing Pedro, a 43-year-old man who immigrated here from Mexico in his early 20s. I will be asking him a series of questions regarding this topic. By asking him about his perspective, origin, and feelings, we are bringing light to the various stories that are similar and raising...

  16. Ayleen and Eshie with Michelle from Taiwan

    In this episode, hosts Ayleen and Eshie interview Michelle, an immigrant from Taiwan. Michelle recounts her journey from Taiwan to Australia and then ultimately the U.S., detailing the political disputes between Taiwan and China that urged her parents to move not only for that but for the sake of…

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  17. Cristina with Veronica from Mexico

    In this episode, host Cristina interviews Veronica, her mother, a naturalized citizen from Mexico. Veronica describes her life before immigrating to the US, pointing out the many differences between her hometown and the place she moved to when coming here. She explains the tragic forces that…

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  18. Emily and Vangie with Josefine from Denmark

    In this episode, Evangeleen Lopez and Emily Kowalski interview Josefine, an immigrant from Denmark. Josefine recounts her journey to the United States at a young age, detailing her families decision to move because of work. She talks about the difficulties of obtaining a U.S citizenship…

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  19. August with Trudel from the Philippines

    In this episode, host August interviews Trudel, his mother who immigrated from the Philippines. Trudel recounts her journey to the U.S., from her elementary school in the Philippines to her transition into the American school system. She describes her initial hardship with leaving home and…

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  20. Kain with Pierre from Haiti

    I Kain Fortson interviewed an immigrant from Haiti, whose name is Pierre. We discussed what he went through coming to America, the reasons why he came, what he experienced over there, the college degree that he got there, his family that he had to leave as well. The conversation explores the...

  21. Caryssa with Sangita from Wales

    In this episode, Caryssa interviews Sangita from Cardiff, Wales. We talk about her home as she was growing up as well as experiences she had when she first moved to America.

  22. Santino with my Grandma from Mexico

    I interview my grandma, and her story on how she was smuggled back into the US, and lived her life.

  23. Rose Bell with Maria from Columbia

    Moving from Columbia to American in her twenties.

  24. Wyatt with his Grandfather from San Diego

    In this episode, Wyatt sits down with his grandpa, who moved to Okinawa, Japan.

  25. Josiah with Nik from Russia

    In this episode, Josiah interviews Nik from Russia. We talk about the switch in culture coming from Russia to America and Nik's perspective on it.

  26. Ricardo with Eddie From Mexico

    In this episode Ricardo interviews Eddie about his immigration story and the struggles he went through.

  27. Tim V with Imelda from Mexico

    In this episode, Tim talks with the MV school registrar, Imelda.

  28. Ethan With Anna From The Philippines

    In this episode, Ethan interviews Anna from the Philippines. We talk about her journey and experiences to the United States

  29. Julia with Roberto from Costa Rica

    In this episode, Julia interviews Roberto from Costa Rica. We talk about his journey to the United States

  30. Marcus with Juliana from the Philippines

    In this episode, Marcus interviews Juliana from the Philippines. We talk about her journey here, her time in the Philippines, and what life has been like as a Fil-Am immigrant so far.

  31. Jazleen M with Vanessa from Sierra Vista, Arizona

    In this episode, Jazleen interviews Vanessa from Sierra Vista, Arizona. We talk about the differences of two cities and her migration experience.”

  32. Jamie & Irma from Tepache, Sonora

    In this episode, Jamie interviews Irma from Tepache, Sonora Mexico. We talk about her experience growing up and her life after moving.

  33. Alex Cantera with Mrs. Pedersen-Howard

    In this episode Mrs.Pedersen-Howard talks about her time in multiple different countries.

  34. Jordan Ferre with Jean-luc Ferre from Paris, France

    In this episode, Jordan interviews Jean-luc from Paris. We talk about cultural, governmental and educational differences. Not only that, we discuss about what it was like being a first generation Immigrant and how it was to gain legal status in the 1990’s.

  35. Jovani with Socorro from Mexico

    In this episode, Jovani sits down with Socorro to talk about his immigration experience.

  36. Mya with Marilu from Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, México

    In this episode, Mya interviews Marilu from Ciudad Obregón, México. We talk about Marilus experience moving between México and the United States during her childhood to young adult life. Marilu speaks on her transition from Mexico to the U.S. and back again and the process of acclimating to a...

  37. Jaylin McClain with Melba from Philippines

    In this episode, Jaylin McClain interviews Melba, who immigrated from the Philippines. We talk about her experience growing up in a third-world country and the changes that occurred when she came to the U.S. Listen in to learn about her story.

  38. Evan B. with Elias from Mexico

    In this episode Evan sits down with Elias who is a 17 year old immigrant from Mexico. Who discusses his immigration experience in America so far.

  39. Andy with Marcelo from Mexico City

    In this episode, Andy talks with Marcelo about his immigration experience from Mexico to California.

  40. Samuel with Angel From Mexico [En Español]

    In this episode, Samuel interviews Angel from Mexico. We talk about his experiences growing up in Mexico, his main reason for leaving and his life in America.

  41. Elliott with Judy from Michigan

    In this episode, Elliott interviews a migrant from Michigan to Louisiana then to California.

  42. Jayden with Mario from Mexico

    In this episode, Jayden sits down with Mario to interview him about his past experiences in Mexico, his reasons for leaving, and his current life in the United States.

  43. William with Camila from Colombia

    This is an mmigration story about two sisters who immigrated alone from Colombia to California. The little sister Camila, recalls their story, and how different daily life is between the two countries.

  44. Shane with Mikhail from Georgia

    In this episode, Shane interviews Mikhail from Georgia the country. We talk about about how his chlidhood was and what things where like when he was younger. Then discussed how and why he came to the United States and how has he been enjoying the United States.

  45. Merrick with Sandy from the Philippines

    In this episode, Merrick interviews Sandy from the Philippines. We talk about her life growing up in Missouri, the struggles to fit in, and her dreams about the future.

  46. Benton with Fabio from Italy

    In the episode, Benton speaks with Fabio. We learn about how he moved here for work in sales, and how it has given him more opportunities than he could’ve had back home.

  47. James with Liam Diaz from Mexico

    In this episode, James interviews Liam from Michoacan Mexico. We talk about his experience adapting to the new culture in San Diego and his immigration story.

  48. Gary with Gael from Mexico

    In this episode, Gary interviews Gael from Mexico. We talk about the difference in growing up in another country.

  49. Kayle with Victor from Mexico

    In this episode, Kayle interviews Victor from Mexico. We talk about his life growing up in Mexico, the reasons he came for a better future, and his experience being here in the US.

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Mission Vista High School students interview im/migrants in the community.

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Mr. Smith at Mission Vista HS

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Mission Vista High School students interview im/migrants in the community.

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