From Seoul to the States: A Life Shaped by Migration & Service

Interview with John Kim by Khamya Christodonte https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2024/12/audio4final.mp3 ReportTranscript Introduction: I chose my mom’s older brother, my uncle, to interview. His name is John Kim, and he immigrated to the United...

Marshmallows & Other Topics: From Egypt to America

Interview with Denise Naguib by Emily Zappone https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2024/12/Marriott-International-Headquarters-2.m4a ReportTranscript Introduction  When tasked with this assignment, I knew almost immediately who I wanted to...

Persiana Americana- “American Blinds”

Interview with Pedro Catacora by Daniela Catacora https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2023/12/saved-interview2.0.aup3-FINAL-DRAFT.mp3 ReportTranscript Introduction Growing up, I was surrounded by a diverse community, especially in Northern...

Immigrant Nation

Interview with Sharew Kelkile by Bethel Sharew https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2023/12/Immigrant-Nation-Compressed.mp3 ReportTranscript Introduction On November 22nd of 2023, I had the honor and privilege to have the opportunity to interview my...

In Pursuit of Opportunity – from Laos to the U.S.

Interview with Phim Iovinelli by Ella Iovinelli https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2023/12/Interview_Project_FINAL-1.mp3 ReportTranscript Introduction Phimmachanh Iovinelli, my step-mother, was the first person to cross my mind as the subject for...

A Great Journey Across the World: Korea to the U.S.

Interview with Jungwoo Son by Allison Jared https://sites.lib.jmu.edu/immigrantstoriesproject/files/2023/12/project-online-audio-converter.com_.mp3 ReportTranscript Introduction For my interview, I was able to talk to my sister’s boyfriend, Jungwoo son, about his...