Leaving Home: Im/migrant Interviews

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.

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

Moving from Columbia to American in her twenties.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 culture that is now unfamiliar to you.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

In this episode, Josh and Jordan interviews Malaya from the Philippines. We talk about her life in her home country, her process and impressions during her move to the US, and how she has reflected on her immigration journey.

In this episode, Nuvia interviews Anabel from Mexico. We talk about her journey to the United States .

In this episode, Marilyn interviews Ofelia from a small town in Silacayoápam, Oaxaca, Mexico. We talk about her reasons for leaving her home country and her journey to the United States of America. She shares some of the struggles she faced and how her experiences have changed her perspective on the world. She explains how the values her parents instilled in her guided the decisions she made in the U.S and brought her strength during hard times.

In this episode, Omar interviews Sergio who is from Mexico. We talk about his past and how he has adapted and grown in the U.S.

In this episode, Uriel Aguilar interviews his Tia from Mexico. We talk about the her past in Mexico, her past in America, and her current life in America.

In this episode, Breylon interviews Kyle from Saigon, Vietnam. We talk about his personal experiences from what he remembers as a young child immigrating to the U.S. He shares some very inciting information about his experiences traveling, his hometown, and how he currently lives in the community.

Lola sits down with her sister's coworker's friend, and interviews her about her early child hood residing in the capital of Sweden.

In this episode, Amelia interviews José from Mexico. We talk about my grandpa's journey, life, and family.

In this episode, Channing talks to Mrs. Kelso from India about her journey to America and her extensive education.

In this episode, Kyle interviews Joey from Okinawa, Japan. We talk about the experience and emotions he felt upon arrival in America, as well as how him and his family continue to stay true to their Japanese norms.

In this episode, Leena interviews her dad Muhammad from Palestine. We talk about the transition from Palestine to California and challenges he went through during the process.

In this episode, Camila interviews Javier from Costa Rica. Javier immigrated to the United States alone, leaving all he's ever known in Costa Rica. We talk about his experience as an immigrant and how he keeps in touch with his family with him now living in the United States since 2022. We debrief the term, "American Dream"; if he's ever heard of the term and what he thinks when he hears those words. This episode captures a unique experience of Javier coming to the United States with little to no support, emotionally and financially.

In this episode, Ev interviews Rafa, who immigrated to the United States at a young age, on his journey to the US and how he felt before when he first arrived compared to how he now feels about the situation.

In this episode, Emma and Bailey talk with Jane, who has lived and traveled all over Europe, about her immigration experience.

In this episode, host Josue interviews Nolan, a Utah native who emigrated to California.Nolan talks about his journey and experience moving to California, detailing the obstacles, challenges with his family, changes in culture, school, and more. Before that, he give a little background on his childhood, parents, and employment. He highlights the importance of God in his life journey.The conversation explores the complexities of a father who moved to find a better life for their kids, reflecting on the bravery, struggles, and triumphs.

In this episode, host Zach interviews his father, Mehdi, who immigrated to the U.S. with his family from Iran at 4.Mehdi covers his experience coming to America for greener pastures. He addresses the risk that families like his have to take when migrating, often leaving much of their assets and life behind. He discusses the challenges he’s faced and eventually overcame in school as a kid who spoke Farsi at home. He shares his opinion on cultural preservation and determination among immigrants.The conversation delves into the complexities of the immigrant experience, examining the bravery, struggles, and triumphs of those who leave their homeland and immigrate to start anew.[This podcast is a project by 12th-grade students in Mr. Smith’s English class at Mission Vista High School in Vista Unified School District.]

In this episode, Gabriel interviews Alex, a recent immigrant from Mexico. Alex shares his journey to the U.S., detailing the tough decision to leave his home country in search of better economic opportunities and safety. He opens up about the obstacles he faced, from overcoming language barriers to navigating the complexities of the immigration system, all while adjusting to a new life. Despite the challenges, Alex reflects on the moments of hope he experienced, including the support he found from his community and the new opportunities he’s been able to pursue.

The conversation explores the complexities of the immigrant experience, reflecting on the bravery, struggles, and triumphs of those who leave home and immigrate to start anew. [This podcast is a project by 12th-grade students in Mr. Smith’s English class at Mission Vista High School in Vista Unified School District.]

In this episode, Marina interviews her grandmother, who emigrated from Serbia in the ’90s amidst the start of the Balkan Wars after the end of the Cold War. Mira left the only country she knew with two suitcases and two children and came to America to start a new life. The episode goes into more depth about how she adjusted to life in the United States but kept her culture alive through her kids, grandkids, and traditions.The conversation explores the complexities of the immigrant experience, reflecting on the bravery, struggles, and triumphs of those who leave home and immigrate to start anew.[This podcast is a project by 12th-grade students in Mr. Smith’s English class at Mission Vista High School in Vista Unified School District.]

In this episode, host Quinn interviews Leticia, an immigrant from Brazil. Leticia recounts her journey to the U.S., detailing the economic hardship and political instability that forced her to leave her home. She describes the challenges of navigating the immigration system, the initial isolation she felt, and the resilience she developed while building a new life. Leticia also shares moments of hope, highlighting the kindness of strangers and the support she found from her family in Brazil.The conversation explores the complexities of the immigrant experience, reflecting on the bravery, struggles, and triumphs of those who leave home and immigrate to start anew.[This podcast is a project by 12th-grade students in Mr. Smith’s English class at Mission Vista High School in Vista Unified School District.]

In this episode, Jorge interviews a 14-year-old freshman here at Mission Vista High School in Spanish. She explains her life back in Mexico and how much work her parents had to put in to feed her and her four other siblings. At the same time, the oldest also worked to help out the parents. In contrast, they moved the younger ones here to the U.S. for a better education, with the hope that they would have an easier life in Mexico.The conversation explores the complexities of the immigrant experience, reflecting on the bravery, struggles, and triumphs of those who leave home and immigrate to start anew.[This podcast is a project by 12th-grade students in Mr. Smith’s English class at Mission Vista High School in Vista Unified School District.]