Leaving Home: Im/migrant Interviews

Jeff Imray is an American businessman who has lived everywhere from Japan to the Caribbean islands. He talks about what he did in the Caribbeans and what life was like moving around so much.

In this episode, we talk about William’s experience moving from Minnesota at a young age. He moved because his father was in the military. He now attends Mission Vista High school and is about to complete his senior year.

Today I am interviewing my uncle who got deported in the 2000s leaving behind a daughter and family. He will talk about his opinions on immigration and the process. Going into the process of deportation, poverty in Mexico, life of crime, and happiness.

In this episode, we dive into Camila Neibaur's early life in Colombia and how she was adopted into a family here in the 'Sunshine State' good ol' California. Camila talks about her Colombian roots and traditions that she keeps up with to this day, she also talks about her adjustments to moving to the US and how she misses her friends and sister, that are currently still living in C...

In this episode, Robert inteveiws his uncle about his immigrant experience. 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 Isabella interviews Fia , a recent immigrant from Samoa Fia recounts her journey to the U.S, detailing her hardship and growth with her family that made her have to leave home. She points how her struggles that she has as a kid when she was there and how it is so different there and from the Us. She talks about how she has a better life out here because of the struggles she h...

In this episode, host Rachael interviews her father Pedro, an immigrant from Mexico. Pedro unfolds his story about his journey to the U.S. and his experiences as an immigrant. In his story, he tells about the hardships he has faced, living in Mexico and immigrating to the U.S. from a young age, and his reason for leaving his home. Pedro shares what he has gained from immigrating to the U.S. and  h...

Valeria was born to an immigrant Mexican family in California, tune in as we explore her journey in assimilating into American Culture and life.

In this episode, Braden interviews Victor, who immigrated 45 years ago from The Philippines. Victor discusses in this episode his journey to seek new opportunities for himself and his family. In the Philippines, even after achieving a collegiate education, job opportunities remain scarce and there is no absence of poverty. Victor and his siblings chose to immigrate from The Philippines, sacrificin...

In this episode, host Emily interviews Jennifer Jennifer shares her travel story to California, detailing the economic hardship and financial opportunities that encouraged her to leave her home. She describes the challenges of navigating the new societal expectations of being a girl in California and the discrimination in the job field that comes with it. The initial isolation she felt, and the re...

In this episode, host Zoe interviews Erick, a father who immigrated from Costa Rica to the United States. Erick tells us his story of his journey of immigrating, the obstacles he faced, and what he has done to get where he is today. He goes over how his life was at home and how much of a change it was when he moved to the U.S. The conversation explores the complexities of the immigrant experience,...

In this episode, host Cailee interviews Rizen about his immigration from the Philippines to America as a child.  Rizen tells the story of his transition to America. He talks about how it was harder for him to transition from the Philippines to America as he didn’t speak English and was left at home with his new stepdad who only spoke English. He talks about the hardships of green cards and getting...

This conversation with Kathleen Shayan dives into the experience of a young woman who grew up in a small rural town in Iowa, and her experience as she moves to the big City of Los Angeles. This episode explores how she dealt with the big shift and it led to finding and creating a family. She faces problems like fitting in and making friends, but also found peace and happiness when she found the lo...

In this episode, I interview Mr. Ligagli who had origins in Nigeria.

In this episode, host Mateo interviews Jamie, an immigrant from Jamaica.  Jamie recounts his journey to the U.S, detailing the cultural divide and financial instability that forced him to leave his home. He describes the challenges of avoiding the immigration enforcement. Jamie also shares his success, highlighting the kindness of strangers and the support he found within his local community.  The...

In this episode, I interview my cousin Jose who grew up Oaxaca, Mexico.

Kyle speaks on the immigration process all the way from Vietnam, talking about the hardships of acclimating and adjusting to Southern California. He explains the challenges that he faced and how the culture will always be deeply embedded in his roots no matter where he goes. Kyle Also shares the bright side of family and friends and how they show him support.

In this episode, host Noah interviews his mom, Gina. Gina recalls her decision to move to London straight out of high school, in order to get away from her life in California. Soon after, she moved to Boston, MA, where she stayed for 26 years. She then moved back to California, after the birth of Noah. She talks about obstacles she overcame, and facing the fear of a new life.  The conversation exp...

In this episode, host Avery interviews Leanne, a semi-recent migrant from Canada.  Leanne reminisces about her time in Canada, as well as what it is like to grow up there. She goes deep into detail about the culture and certain main aspects of America that are very much different from the states.  The conversation dives into religion, weather, community, and many more. It gives us a brief feeling...

In this episode, host Avery interviews Hayden, a moderately recent immigrant from Italy.  Hayden recaps his journey in Italy, as well as what it was like to migrate to the states and what that meant personally for him. He speaks about the unique and wonderful of the friendly culture in Italy. As well as what moving athletically did for him. He goes into detail about the sports he grew up playing i...

In this episode, host Avery Musnicki interviews Ryker, who migrated to California from the rural south at a very young age.  Ryker reflects on this time in the South, and how the drastic change is the weather and the interactions with the community. Because of the not so fitting environment for their family they decided to move to California to look for better job opportunities as well as experien...

In this episode, Kirill Kapunin (American-born citizen) interviews his mom, Zoya Popova, an outstanding and caring Russian immigrant. Together, they explore her stories of the past, hopes of the future, and especially the importance of family and acceptance.  Zoya experienced a somewhat grim time after the fall of the USSR, with tension and general unrest surrounding the population. Following her...

This is an Interview with “Maria” a US Citizen who immigrated here.

Marina narrates her journey to the U.S with her one year old daughter, detailing an abused marriage and economic hardship that forced her to leave her home. She describes the challenges of navigating the immigration system, the isolation she felt, and the hardship of being a single mother without any help. Marina shares moments of hope, highlighting the kindness of strangers and the support she fo...

EJ details his experiences of moving from the US to the Philippines then back to the US. He describes the struggles and cultural differences between the two extremely different countries. From why they decided to move to the US to the trials that come with being in a new place, EJ shares his story of his immigration to the US. The conversation explores the complexities of the immigrant experience,...