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Interview With A Second Generation Female German Immigrant, Lisa Roy-Davis Jan 2007

Interview With A Second Generation Female German Immigrant, Lisa Roy-Davis

Telling to Live: The Immigrant Experience in a Global Suburb

Female immigrant from Germany who immigrated for father's job after World War II. She discusses families experiences during World War II and her opinions on the Vietnam War. Also she discusses the normal immigrant experience. She discusses her difficulties maintaining her career as a woman and her work as a chemistry lab assistant. Similarly she discusses her experiences and views on religion.


Interview With A First Generation Female Immigrant From China, Lisa Roy-Davis Jan 2007

Interview With A First Generation Female Immigrant From China, Lisa Roy-Davis

Telling to Live: The Immigrant Experience in a Global Suburb

Female immigrant from Hong Kong discusses her immigration experience. She tells stories about her difficulties with speaking English, American perceptions of her based on appearance, and having her degree and work experience recognized in America. She also questions why Americans gather together around race. She goes on to describe how she feels America only has one culture that you must join to be accepted.


Interview With A First Generation Male Pakistani Immigrant, Lisa Roy-Davis Jan 2007

Interview With A First Generation Male Pakistani Immigrant, Lisa Roy-Davis

Telling to Live: The Immigrant Experience in a Global Suburb

Male immigrant from Pakistan who immigrated to America for the experience and work. He relates the politically unstable relationship that he left in Pakistan. Also he discusses the employment difficulties he faced in Pakistan. Then He discusses the challenges in arriving and adapting to school and life in America. He also compares the American and Pakistan culture. Similarly he discusses his feelings on 9/11, Iraq War, and political relationship between Pakistan and America.