Leaving Home: Im/migrant Interviews

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 Benjamin from stands up for reading.

In this episode, host Belen interviews Sandra about her dad, who had immigrated to the U.S.

Sandra recounts her dad's journey to coming to the U.S. and his efforts to earn money for his family back in Mexico. He had went through the process of immigrating legally into the U.S. with his family. Once the family arrived, they struggled with their new surroundings. Years later, he continues to be close with his family in Mexico. 

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.]