Leaving Home: Im/migrant Interviews

In this episode, host Perla interviews Sandra, who immigrated from Mexico.

Sandra recounts her story of immigrating to America, starting from when she was little to the time she permanently became a resident. She would also bring us through the process she had to go through in order to become an American citizen. Where the biggest change for her would be the culture difference, along with a challenge that she faced and still faces being the language. Though despite the challenges and a longing thought of what her life would have been like if she stayed in her home country, she would find stability and strive for the American dream she set for herself. Sandra would also share her future plans and her wishes.

[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 Miguel Ortiz interviews his mother Monica who moved from mexico to california over 30 years ago. 
Monica explains what life was like back in Mexico and how there wasn't much good affordable education nearby and how there weren't very many opportunities to gain wealth and be successful. Because of this situation she decided to illegally immigrate into the United States for a better life and because she already had previous family members that immigrated into the United states it was a no brainer for her.
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 a new life.
[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 Reagan interviews Robert, an immigrant from Canada.

Robert recounts the similarities and differences between the two countries. Additionally the long process of being looked over by the Immigration office. He looks forward to the Immigrants entering the country fairly and legally. 

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.

Martha recounts how she felt in her home country. Talking about the differences between her home country and the United States, and explaining why she immigrated.

In this episode, hosts Jake and Joey interview Natalie German, a teacher of ours, and an immigrant from Ukraine.

Ms. German, throughout the episode, talks about her immigration from Ukraine during the rule of the Soviet Union, along with detailing the struggles she faced in adapting to American society. Ms. German also goes on to share her experience immigrating, her reasons for leaving the place she called home, and how her life is now in the US after all these years.

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 Sylvan interviews Kristian, an immigrant from Finland.

 Kristian recounts why he is in the United States, California specifically. His father and grandfather loved to travel. They have been to every continent in the entire world. Out of all the continents and nations in the entire world, Kristians father believes that California is the best one. When Kristians parents broke up, his father wanted him to prosper in the best place on earth, California. Kristian had a much easier journey to get here unlike most immigrants. The only obstacle he could recount is getting used to the time zone change. Kristian succeeds the same way here just as any other United States citizen.

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 AJ interviews Gaby, her mother, who is an immigrant from Mexico. Gaby walks us through her journey starting off in Mexico then to the states. She goes into depth of hardships she went through such as raising her first kid in Mexico, getting through to the states, learning English, and facing racism. She shares that in those moments of darkness though, there was still light.

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 Ari interviews Ramiro Rosales (her dad), Who immigrated to america at 16 from his small town in mexico called Toluca

Ramiro tells his story of immigrating and the troubles of doing so. He speaks about how different it was

when he got here, as he did live a luxurious life in Mexico with maids and being able to just pick up and leave whenever he wanted. His parents wanted to have one son in the states and another in Mexico but

his brother had other plans. He learns to become independent for himself and creates a new life for

himself.

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 Sydney interviews her close friend Jillian, an immigrant from canada.

Jillian explains her journey to the U.S. She talks about her troubles with her family, and moving away, as well as the transition between languages in school.

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 Maile interviews Carole, an immigrant from Yugoslavia. 

Carole recounts the political and racial discrimination that not only led to her personal struggles but also contributed to the downfall of her home country, Yugoslavia. She reflects on the beauty, suffering, and hardship she endured while seeking sanctuary across various countries before ultimately building a stable life, education, and career in the United States. Through her journey, Carole emphasizes the importance of perseverance, determination, and staying true to oneself.

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.]