In this episode, host Kassandra Interviews Beatriz, her mom who immigrated here from Mexico.

Beatriz shares her journey to the U.S., including leaving her family and small-town home at 14 to pursue an education and crossing the border at 19 for what was meant to be a short visit, but turned into a permanent stay. She recalls her childhood in Mexico, her parents’ first Thanksgiving in America, and the difficult time when she was deported and separated from her firstborn for several months. Beatriz reflects on the hardships she faced, and the lessons learned along the way.

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, Celeste interviews Nick, who shares his experience of immigrating from Illinois to California as a young child.

Nick discusses the excitement and opportunities that came with moving, including the process of adjusting to a new environment and discovering all that California has to offer. He reflects on how the change has positively impacted his life, particularly in helping him meet the friends he has today, and how those new connections have enriched his social life.

The conversation highlighted the growth, opportunities, and fulfilling relationships that come with starting fresh in a new place.

In this episode, host Nguyen interviews Anna, an experience of immigrants from Mexico. 

Anna tells her journey living in America and the hardship she and her family went through. She describes the challenges of having a language barrier and finding a place to live. Anna also shared a proud moment of her achievements and her hopes for the future in America.

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 Ryan interviews Charmaine, who talks about her immigration from China to America.

Charmaine recalls her journey to the U.S, showing the initial struggles she had while at the U.S, how she overcame these struggles, and eventually how she adapted and thrived in America. She compares the U.S. to China, and gives us very detailed descriptions about what the U.S. does better than China, and what she thinks the U.S. can improve on. 

In this episode, host PJ interviews Brian, an immigrant from Tijuana. Brian recalls his journey to the US, detailing the hardships of the dangers in his neighborhood, the challenges of the immigration system, and the discrimination he faced in the US. He also highlights moments of support he found in the Hispanic community in the US, and much more.

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.]