Jie Xing
My dad’s name is Jie Xing. We currently live in Cary, but my family was originally from China. My father was from Beijing, China and at first, he really hated the idea of coming to the to the United States. His parents were not rich but they had enough to support my...Gabriele Verhoeven
“You get the impression even when you haven’t been there yet…an image of freedom, that you can spread your wings much easier.” Gabriele Verhoeven and her family immigrated to the U.S. when the pollution, crowds, and traffic of Paris became unbearable; her husband’s...Ciara Renaud
Katie: I have always wanted a new girl to come to my school so that we could be best friends. A childish dream, but a dream none the less. The kids in my class were nice, but I always felt left out. In fact, I don’t remember a year where I haven’t wanted a...The Chiavegatto’s
My mom is from Jundiai and my father is from Campinas, both from neighboring cities in Brasil. They met in college in Campinas, got together and they eventually moved in together. With both of my parents working at the same job, at IBM, they thought that they would...Mr. Slish and His Story
1944. A man merely 18 faced with a choice. Flee his country, his family, all he’s known. Live with the consequences of staying. The consequence, being drafted by the Soviets. He chose to flee. Germany, the location of his escape. He worked until the dust had...Subscribe by Email
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