Students

Interview Description Janet Carballo (27) y su amiga Martha Fazzoni (43) hablan de sus vidas en los E.E.U.U. [Janet Carballo (27) and friend Martha Fazzoni (43) talks about their lives in the United States.] Facilitator Subject Log 01:00 Janet nacio en Estado de Mexico, pero se mudo a la frontera - Tamaulipas - cuando tenia 10 años. Tiene un año en los Estados Unidos. 02:40 Martha nacio en Montevideo, Uruguay y se mudo a los Estados Unidos hace siete...

Interview Description Antonio Carillo tells facilitator Sara Culver about coming to the US from Zacatecas Mexico. He worked alongside his parents picking lemons while learning English and then earning a bachelor's degree. Antonio now teaches literature. Facilitator Subject Log 00:40 Antonio remembers coming to the US from Mexico with his parents on their visa on November 9, 1982. They immediately went to work picking lemons. Antonio was thrilled at first but then...

Interview Description Juan Mendez (25) talks with Juan Contreras (26) about crossing the border from Mexico to the United States and about the differences between life in Mexico and the United States and what they miss about Mexico. Facilitator Subject Log 1:44 En que trabajas? construcción but jobs have slowed down 5:08 JM goes to martial arts school; black belt; wants to teach martial arts classes 14:00 The story of why JC wanted to come...

Interview Description Magdalena Vigil interviews her grandmother, Perfecta Contreras about Perfecta's life growing up separated from her own mother, her marriages and children. Facilitator Subject Log 01:48 Magdalena calls Perfecta "Abuelita "or "'uelita. " Perfecta was born in San Antonio, Texas. Later she moved back to Mexico with her father who wouldn't let Perfecta's mother see her children. 09:48 Perfecta's life on the ranch with her father....

Interview Description Miguel Angel Corzo (67) talks with his son Xavier Corzo (35) about his life and his work. Facilitator Subject Log 02:40 Miguel was an only child. He recalls spending time with his aunts, uncles and cousins in Chiapas when he was younger. 06:20 Miguel talks about his mother Joséfina Corzo and her life's story. 08:40 Miguel talks about his experience attending UCLA when he was 19-years-old. 16:00 Miguel...

Interview Description Friends and coworkers Carolina Couto, 26, and Amy Reyes Tam, 28 reflect on the special friendship they have, identity, community work, and future aspirations. Facilitator Subject Log 00:40 Reflection on what friendship is, what it means, how one comes by it. Discussion of how well CC and ART fit with one another. 5:45 Friends discuss the inspiring qualities they find in each other. 13:35 Discussion of aspirations for...

Interview Description Elvia Daley (48) habla con amigo Horacio Elizondo (50) de su vida en Monterrey, Mexico y su carrera como banquera. [Elvia Daley (48) talks with friend Horacio Elizondo (50) about her life in Monterrey, Mexico and her career as a banker.] Facilitator Subject Log 00:45 Elvia nacio en Monterry, Mexico y vivio en Mexico hasta los 20 años. Tuvo 7 hermanos y 6 hermanas. 08:40 Elvia describir su primer recuerdo cuando su familia compro...

Interview Description Antonio De La Rosa, 85, le cuenta a su hijo Tony De La Rosa, 47, acerca de su niñez, su familia, su trabajos y negocios y el cariño que siente por sus hijos y nietos. [Antonio De La Rosa, 85, tells his son Tony De La Rosa, 47, about his childhood, his family, his jobs and businesses, and the love he feels for his children and grandchildren.] Facilitator Subject Log 2:10 AR habla de la llegada de su familia a Zacatecas, donde el...

Interview Description Elpidia del Pilar Hernandez de la Rosa (69) habla con su hija Loana del Pilar Valencia (41) de su vida en Tepec, Mexico y su amor del rock n roll. [Elpidia del Pilar Hernandez de la Rosa (69) talks with her daughter Loana del Pilar Valencia (41) about her life in Tepec, Mexico and her love for rock n roll.] Facilitator Subject Log 01:20 Pilar habla de los juegos que jugaban ella y sus primas en Tepec, Mexico. 03:00 Pilar empieza...

Interview Description Michael Diaz-Rivera (23) interviews his mother, Linda Diaz-Rivera-Cleveland (46) about her life, focusing on her experience as a mother. Facilitator Subject Log 00:31 Linda talks about her parents and how she was influenced by them. 03:45 Linda talks about growing up at an early age and going through some difficult times. She knew from an early age that she wanted to be a mom. 09:46 Michael asks Linda to list 5 good...