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Interview of "Monica Geller"
This interview between Austin Kleber and "Monica Geller" (pseudonym) explores Monica's experience as an immigrant in the United States. She speaks about the cultural differences she had to navigate as well as the isolation and sadness that accompanied her move into a new country and new community. -
Interview of Keith Yearwood
This interview between Dr. Keith Yearwood and Zachary Wathen explores Keith's experiences migrating from Guyana to England, Antigua, and ultimately the United States. Keith shares his observations about politics, the benefits of travel, and his appreciation for his US citizenship.
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course HIST 428M (Spring 2019). This course was led by Professor Anne Rush of the Department of History, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies. -
Interview of Mark Brunner
In this interview, Mark Brunner (pseudonym) discusses his experience immigrating to the United States from the Philippines.
***This interview is restricted to the University of Maryland College Park's campus. For more information, contact the Center for Global Migration Studies (globalmigration@umd.edu).***
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course IMMR 400 (Spring 2019). This course was led by Professor Rob Chiles of the History Department, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies. -
Interview of Norma
This interview between Kendall Ohm and Norma (pseudonym) explores Norma’s experience as an immigrant to the United States from Mexico City. When Norma was just one year old, her family relocated to California to join her father who had been working in the country. When she was eight, they returned to Mexico City, citing a desire to be closer to the rest of their extended family. After middle school, they again relocated to the United States-this time to Rockville, Maryland-because her father could no longer find sustainable work in Mexico. This interview investigates the challenges that Norma faced throughout her childhood, and exemplifies the unique experience she brings to the discussion on the immigrant experience.
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course HIST428M: "Oral History of Immigration" (Spring 2018). This course was led by Professor Anne Rush of the History Department, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies. -
Interview of Adelin Franck Nguimfack
This interview of Adelin Franck Nguimfack, a Cameroon immigrant to the United States, explores his childhood in Cameroon and his immigration to the U.S. as a teenager. Adelin discusses differences in culture between the U.S. and Cameroon, the legacies of colonialism in Cameroon, religion, education, and cultural traditions. [Please note there is no audio file with this interview, only a PDF transcript.]
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course THET489V (Spring 2018). This course was led by Professor Esther Lee of the Theater Department, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies. -
Interview of Joo H. Moon
This interview of Joo H. Moon, South Korean immigrant who moved to the United States when he was nine, focuses on his childhood experiences prior to and after immigrating to the U.S. Joo discusses cultural differences between the United States and South Korea, as well as the role of religion in his life.
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course HIST428M: "Oral History of Immigration" (Spring 2018). This course was led by Professor Anne Rush of the History Department, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies. -
Interview of Mariam Hurreh
This interview of Mariam Hurreh, Somali immigrant to the United States who currently lives in Maryland and is a mother of five, focuses on various aspects of Mariam’s life and her experiences as in immigrant to the DC area. Initially it will focus on her childhood in Somalia, then it will shift towards her teenage years in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and finally her life in the United States. She discusses the various jobs she held as an immigrant throughout her journey and various other challenges she faced both in Jeddah and the United States and ultimately reflects on her experiences as an immigrant.
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course HIST428M: "Oral History of Immigration" (Spring 2017). This course was led by Professor Anne Rush of the History Department, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies. -
Interview of Rosalina Santos Shipley
In this interview, Rosalina Santos Shipley explores her life and journey to the United States. Rosalina is the interviewer’s aunt. Shipley was born in the Philippines and immigrated to the United States on September 5, 1980 when she was twenty-one. She worked as a housekeeper at a Hampton Inn at the time of this interview. Over the course of the interview, Shipley discusses her childhood life in the Philippines, her decision to immigrate, and her first impressions and experiences in the United States.
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course HIST428M: "Oral History of Immigration" (Spring 2017). This course was led by Professor Anne Rush of the History Department, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies. -
Interview of Timi Tinuoye
This interview between Andrew McGillicuddy and Timi Tinuoye explores Tinuoye's experiences as an immigrant to the United States from England and Nigeria. Both dynamic personalities combine to make this interview enjoyable, yet at the same time it becomes an extremely informative resource. Tinuoye’s unique immigration experience allows the reader to look into the life of a man that has a strong Nigerian ethnic background, while also having a strong English national background. This mixed identity creates an interesting space for conversation where they discuss a multitude of topics from Tinuoye’s childhood, the Nigerian economy, his transition to the United States, and the school systems in England, Nigeria, and the United States.
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course HIST428M: "Oral History of Immigration" (Spring 2017). This course was led by Professor Anne Rush of the History Department, College of Arts and Humanities, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies. -
Interview of Netsanet Arnold
This interview between Michalah Arnold and Netsanet Arnold explores Arnold's experiences as an immigrant and adoptee to the United States from Ethiopia.
This interview was conducted as part of an undergraduate final project for the University of Maryland, College Park course THET428I (Spring 2017). This course was led by Professor Esther Lee of the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, and was sponsored by the Center for Global Migration Studies.