China, Immigrant Interviews, Second Generation Immigrants

Donald Fung’s Interview as told to Christian Budhi

May 22, 2014 Christian Budhi

My Parents Home My parents came from a city called Guangzhou and lived ordinary lives their. I have visited there three times and I would best describe it as a city similar in size to New York City. I’d say that it’s actually really nice there. The streets are crowded though, there very messy because they … Continue Reading ››

China, Immigrant Interviews, Parent Immigration Story, Second Generation Immigrants

An Interview with Katie Chiu

May 22, 2014 kmccallum

Katie Chiu is a second-generation Chinese American. Her grandparents fled China during the communist take-over to Hong Kong, where her parents were born. Katie is in the Macaulay Honors College at Brooklyn College. She represented the freshman class this past year on the Macaulay Student Council. Life in Hong Kong My parents talk a lot about how … Continue Reading ››

Food Vendors, Work

Presentation and Aspiration: A Hostess’ Job

May 22, 2014 kmccallum

Disclaimer: The names in this article have been changed at the request of the interview subject. On Thursdays through Saturdays, Emma stands with a smile behind the counter at a restaurant on Avenue M. She greets those who come off the street into the somewhat small building and gently guides them to their seats, handing them … Continue Reading ››

Education, Work

The Food of Love

May 22, 2014 Allegra DePasquale

Mrs. Tatiana Zhuk has a kind face with petite features, and short, reddish hair. Her visage is filled with life, indicating a deep happiness that radiates, helplessly infecting others. She welcomed me into her Sheepshead Bay home with open arms, offering me macarons, tea, Russian candy, … Continue Reading ››

China, First Generation Immigrants, Immigrant Interviews

Rose Yao’s Interview as Told to Genevieve Hynes

May 22, 2014 Hynes

Rose Yao is a first generation immigrant from Shanghai, China. She moved to the United States when she was three years old. She is now eighteen years old and attends Macaulay Honors College. SHANGHAI I am from Shanghai. Usually it’s very hot because I always go back during the Summer but it’s cold too. But you … Continue Reading ››