Oral History of Audrey Nguyen
Audrey Nguyen, a 23-year-old second-generation Vietnamese American, was interviewed about her upbringing, family background, cultural identity, and experiences as a Vietnamese American. She grew up in San Jose, California, and her parents were refugees from Vietnam who came to the U.S. In the 1980s. Audrey describes her parents as hardworking and supportive, but notes that she has struggled to fully connect with her Vietnamese heritage, as her family focused more on assimilation. She has experienced some discrimination and prejudice related to her ethnicity, but has generally had a positive experience growing up. Audrey is now making efforts to learn the Vietnamese language and better understand her cultural background, as she feels a stronger connection to her Vietnamese identity. She recognizes the challenges that can arise between first-generation and second-generation Vietnamese Americans, and hopes to bridge that gap for future generations.
Title: Oral History of Audrey Nguyen
Contributor: Jane Cady, Jacqueline Pham
Contributing Institution: International Children Assistance Network
Date Created and/or Issued: 2025-04
Collection: 2nd Gen Vietnamese-American Oral History
Format: 1 PDF English Transcription, 1 M4a Audio File
Topics: Tradition and Customs | Refugee | Culture Conflict | Education | San Jose | Cultural Identity | Vietnamese American | Language | Ethnicity | Community
Language: English