(1) Interview preparations:
Lele is a student from China. She has been here for almost three
years and her major is accounting. She lives with an American family living
where my friend also lives.
(2) Interview report:
The interview went great She was helpful and kind. I asked
her all the questions in my mind. However, she was open for any questions and
clear. The interview was fun and great also, my friend Ali has helped a lot to
met with Lele
(3) Interview transcription
A: How long
have you been in the United States?
L: I have been here for almost three years
A: Did you enjoy here?
L: yes, in America you could learn many different cultures and
that what make America different to me.
A: Did you meet with people from other country?
L: Yes, a lot of people from Somalia and Middle East
A: great, what did you learn from them?
L: I saw the different between people who the food is different,
clothes, and religion
A: Ok, back to Saint Cloud, Do you like the weather in St. Cloud?
L: In fact, I did not like it at all. It took a long time until
I could get used to it
A: What influenced you to come to the United States- especially
St. Cloud State?
L: I did not choose the government choose it for me
A: Ok, here in Saint Cloud what do you do in your free time?
L: I like reading a lot in the weekend, library is best place
for me reading too much. Sometimes, I like to go to
the movie theater
A: That’s great. Can you tell me about life in China?
L: China is a large country and we have lots of famous foods, I
missed the food a lot in China
A: What kind of food do you like?
L: I love all seafood Fish and shrimp
A: How do you communicate with each other in China?
L: We speak Chinese language and some of us speak English
A: Are men and women treated differently?
L: Men are given higher regard than women however; women in China, their personalities
are stronger than men
A: What is your clothing style? It is different for men and
women?
L: There is no such different between here and China, but we
have traditional clothes
A: What are the major religions in your country?
L: A lot of people are Buddhism but there are Christians,
Muslims, and Hindus as will
A: How has your experience in the United States helped you
interpret and respect cultural differences?
L: High school in China has been very difficult, especially in
mathematics; Mathematics in America is easy compared to China
A: Do you enjoy speaking with other exchange students?
L: As I told you I have learned a lot from international students
A: Do you have any questions for me? I have asked you a lot of
them.
L: No, Thank you
