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The Struggle
Written by Alessandro G. for the Oral Histories project at Mission High School, March 2017
I interviewed my dad, Jose Gonzalez. He was born in El Salvador in 1977, and he now lives in San Francisco. My dad is a hardworking person, he is short tempered, he’s always in the move, he’s funny, and sometimes he can be heartless.
“Thank goodness everyone is not the same for it will be a boring world.”
Written by Aila A. for the Oral Histories project at Mission High School, March 2017
My mother, who lived in the Philippines explains her journey throughout life. She now lives in the United States, as a successful software engineer. Her travels took her to Japan, where she worked for an engineering company. She was interviewed her about all of these subjects, as well as her memories.
Life As An Immigrant
Written by Aaron V., Mission High School, March 2017
I decided to interview my mother for this interview. Not only did I see her life story as an interesting topic, her English is very good compared to some of my other relatives that I wanted to interview. My mother is from El Salvador and she now lives in the United States.The interview took place in my room.. Where she answered some questions to give me a better understanding of her life. The interview went on and she was comfortable as it went along. I think the interview went well because I was comfortable with the questions and so was she. As the interview continued, I understood her more and the results were very good.
Tina shares moments about her community and what she loves most about it.
Students visited 826 Valencia's Tenderloin Center to write an engaging podcast about their community
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The Impossible
Written by Keven P. for the Immigration Essays project at Mission High School in March 2017.
This journey starts in the sadness of mourning. At home there are just salient thoughts where the only voice is my worry about what will happen with my siblings and me. When I leave my house I am thinking of my grandparents and my speculation about the journey. No feelings, no emotions. Only a mind without thoughts. It’s very important to never lose hope, since it makes us not give up and achieve our goals. If we stop and let our fears take control of us, it can be a really bad decision. The most important thing is keep in mind our dreams and never let them go.
My Personal Journey
Written by Mailyn R. for the Immigration Essays project at Mission High School in March 2017.
My first day at school . . . well, all I can say was that I was so nervous and had mixed feelings because everything that was at my school in Guatemala wouldn’t be here anymore. Everything was over my head. The pressure and worrying about learning a new language was making me crazy. I was feeling too old to learn a new language. I was also thinking about how changes were going to happen. I was guided to my class by a teacher. I took a seat next to a girl that looked nice so I could have the opportunity to talk with someone on my first day at school. After the whole process the class started, my teacher spoke, I stared at her and thought what did you say? First of all it was English, and second there was no way that I could understand her because it was just the beginning of the first day of my entire life. It was so horrible. I didn't get any word she said. It was just like “shuiajkj” and “wejqwd.”
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All the Way to the United States
Written by Phuong N. for the Immigration Essays project at Mission High School in March 2017.
From beginning to the end, I am so proud of myself of studying hard in America and making my life more colorful. My family has sacrificed for me and my siblings to get good education and better lives here. Moreover, they have suffered much in the U.S. because of language and cultural barriers. I promised myself that I have to study harder to get into medical school and travel with my whole family to every continent in the world.
My Immigration Story
Written by Ricardo E. for the Immigration Essays project at Mission High School in March 2017.
Running and getting pulled and pulled each time. We were in a rush to get home. My grandma kept pulling me so we could get there faster. I was seven years old and I had two brothers who were with us too. They were older so they were able to run faster. Getting to the house, Lupe and Roberto had new clothes and it wasn’t December. We were excited because we didn’t really get new clothes, especially that time of year. My aunt Lupe started saying to take off the clothes and to put the new ones on and we did. It was the month of October and my birthday was coming.
In this podcast, Suki is describing a memory of her earliest memory taking a walk with her Mom, and her longing for the same comfort.
Students visited 826 Valencia's Tenderloin Center to revise a classroom assignment into an engaging podcast that shares a piece of their world.
It starts in 1792, on an empty plot of land near New Orleans, bordered by a stretch of marshes and guarded by swarms of mosquitoes.
Zola Rosenfeld, an excerpt from “Je Suis Une Maison”, 826 Quarterly, Volume 20
I was on this land when I felt that wanting turned into craving. I was on this land when I needed to stop for a moment, turn my shoulders, and look back, thinking that my country was somewhere behind me. The wistful longing I have for my country became part of my character. After having to live in a foreign country for a couple of years, I realized that my country is never behind me. It lives here within me.
Nour Bouhassoun, an excerpt from “Plant”, It’s Not A Secret
It’s Not A Secret is a publication from one of our In-Schools Projects.
The kiss, if you can even call it one, was like a rainstorm that completely extinguished every single flame, not even leaving a tiny little ember that survived.
Maria Rivera, an excerpt from “Well, There Was No Tongue Dancing”, Reaching For This Name
Reaching For This Name is the chapbook from this summer’s Young Authors’ Workshop.