Ronak Singh Oral History Perspectives Project by Ronak Singh https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56 I interviewed my dad (Naveen Singh) en-us 2020-12-01 05:02:15 UTC 2025-01-06 17:05:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Childhood Memories ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974398199 2020-12-01 05:03:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974398199 First Experiences in America ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974399167 2020-12-01 05:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974399167 Reflecting on the Past ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974400479 2020-12-01 05:04:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974400479 Reflecting on the Past (Cont'd) ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974400635 2020-12-01 05:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974400635 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974404790 I grew up in a small town, it was basically like a village, which was next to an ordnance factory. My dad worked there, and he was always very content with his work. I remember he would always take me for rides on his scooter when he was finished for the day, and for the most part I enjoyed it. I also had a small goat I would always play with. My brother and I would race the goat, and once the goat got older, we could no longer keep up!]]> 2020-12-01 05:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974404790 Questions ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974416918 2020-12-01 05:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974416918 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974418504 2020-12-01 05:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974418504 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974421476 Pictured far left]]> 2020-12-01 05:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974421476 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974423240 1. How did you feel going to America for the first time?

]]> 2020-12-01 05:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974423240 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974423667 I first came to America because of a job opportunity I had here. It was a very exciting time of my life. However, I was also very anxious. I was moving away from all of my family, and I was about to start a new chapter of my life. I was blessed to meet many great friends and I met a great community of people. Even though I still miss my family, especially during times like these, I don't regret moving here.]]> 2020-12-01 05:20:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974423667 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974429959 2020-12-01 05:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974429959 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974430242 Pictured left, next to my mom, right]]> 2020-12-01 05:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974430242 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974432179 1. What is your biggest regret?
2. What is an important day you remember, and why?
3. If you could tell your younger self something, what would it be?]]> 2020-12-01 05:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974432179 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974432514 1. What is a specific pivotal moment in your life?
2. Tell me about a valuable possession and why it means something to you.]]> 2020-12-01 05:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974432514 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974434561 2020-12-01 05:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974434561 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974434822 Pictured second from the left]]> 2020-12-01 05:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974434822 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974436553 2020-12-01 05:29:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974436553 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974439571 Pictured to the right, holding me, left]]> 2020-12-01 05:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974439571 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974440774 2020-12-01 05:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974440774 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974441213 Pictured to the right, next to my mom, left]]> 2020-12-01 05:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974441213 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974442212 I've always cherished the time I spend with my family back in India because I can't see them as much as I would like to. While I wish I could see them more often, I feel blessed that we can visit them halfway across the world in the first place. Looking back, that's one of the only regrets I've had in life. To me, spending time with family is more valuable than anything else this world can give us.]]> 2020-12-01 05:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974442212 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974449387 2020-12-01 05:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974449387 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974449825 Emigrating from India to go to America]]> 2020-12-01 05:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974449825 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974457369 2020-12-01 05:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974457369 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974458088 The Walkman, a possession which is very valuable to him]]> 2020-12-01 05:44:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974458088 “...talent means nothing, while experience, acquired in humility and with hard work, means everything.” ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974466351 --- Patrick Süskind]]> 2020-12-01 05:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974466351 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974499529 2020-12-01 06:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974499529 ronakjoshua https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974500040 One of his memorable firsts in America was buying his first car here]]> 2020-12-01 06:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ronakjoshua/nbmbjlp7vpqq0f56/wish/974500040