Interview Preparation
After I did the first time interview, I feel comfortable this time. I sent email to my friend who come from America, and we make appointment on Sunday March 25 at 5pm in library. I also check and follow the list, make sure everything good. At 4:45 I went to library to waited She,and double the recorder, At 5pm, we start the interview.
Interview Report
Interview went very well. Amanda is very nice and she always smile during the interview, that was make me feel comfortable. She is the freshmen. We talked a lot of different things between America and China.She let me know a lot about America culture, life style, and so on. She also asked me something she interesting about China. And also I thought 11 core questions, and I made the recorder. We just have conversation like friend who know each other for long time. Thanks Amanda who let me interview.
Country Report
"Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original 13 as the nation expanded across the North American continent and acquired a number of overseas possessions.
The two most traumatic experiences in the nation's history were the Civil War (1861-65) and the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Buoyed by victories in World Wars I and II and the end of the Cold War in 1991, the US remains the world's most powerful nation state.
The economy is marked by steady growth, low unemployment and inflation, and rapid advances in technology."
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/united_states.htm
Transcript
(Y: Zhaoyang Zhang A: Amanda )
After I did the first time interview, I feel comfortable this time. I sent email to my friend who come from America, and we make appointment on Sunday March 25 at 5pm in library. I also check and follow the list, make sure everything good. At 4:45 I went to library to waited She,and double the recorder, At 5pm, we start the interview.
Interview Report
Interview went very well. Amanda is very nice and she always smile during the interview, that was make me feel comfortable. She is the freshmen. We talked a lot of different things between America and China.She let me know a lot about America culture, life style, and so on. She also asked me something she interesting about China. And also I thought 11 core questions, and I made the recorder. We just have conversation like friend who know each other for long time. Thanks Amanda who let me interview.
Country Report
"Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original 13 as the nation expanded across the North American continent and acquired a number of overseas possessions.
The two most traumatic experiences in the nation's history were the Civil War (1861-65) and the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Buoyed by victories in World Wars I and II and the end of the Cold War in 1991, the US remains the world's most powerful nation state.
The economy is marked by steady growth, low unemployment and inflation, and rapid advances in technology."
"At 3.79 million square miles (9.83 million km2) and with over 312 million people, the United States is the third or fourth largest country by total area, and the third largest by both land area and population. It is one of the world's most ethnically diverse and multicultural nations, the product of large-scale immigration from many countries.The U.S. economy is the world's largest national economy, with an estimated 2011 GDP of $15.1 trillion. Per capita income is the world's seventh-highest."
"Indigenous peoples descended from forebears who migrated from Asia have inhabited what is now the mainland United States for many thousands of years. This Native American population was greatly reduced by disease and warfare after European contact. The United States was founded bythirteen British colonies located along the Atlantic seaboard. On July 4, 1776, they issued the Declaration of Independence, which proclaimed their right to self-determination and their establishment of a cooperative union. The rebellious states defeated the British Empire in the American Revolution, the first successful colonial war of independence. The current United States Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787; its ratification the following year made the states part of a single republic with a strong central government. The Bill of Rights, comprising ten constitutional amendments guaranteeing many fundamental civil rights and freedoms, was ratified in 1791."
Source:
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/united_states.htm
Transcript
(Y: Zhaoyang Zhang A: Amanda )
Y: How are you today?
A: I am good, just got done today. How are you?
Y: I am good. My name is Yang, from China. It is nice you can help me with the interview!
A: Yeah, no problem. I’m Amanda, well, from US.
Y: Shall I start the interview now?
A: Sure.
Y: Do you cook by yourself at home?
A: Not really. I eat in the Garvey, and I don’t cook often.
Y: Do you like stir-fry in Garvey? The Asian session.
A: Yeah, I like it and I am on a diet now, and I eat a lot salads.
Y: Which country`s food do you like the most? What are the similarities and differences between it and your own culture`s food?
A: I like American food the most, because I have been eating them for over 20 years. Besides American food, I like Chinese food also. There are not a lot similarities between them. There is a huge difference between Chinese and America food, is the sauce they use.
Y: Yeah, we distinct the class of dishes by the region of area in China. For example, people from GuangZhou and HongKong are sharing similar dishes, which tastes a little fresh and less salty.
A: Oh, that’s interesting!
Y:What are the typical greetings in your culture and what do they mean?
A: Um, I think the typical greetings is shaking hands, or hugs if are close friends. Shaking hands means friendly and more formal. Usually among friends we are hugging or even kissing.
Y: I am interested in some Buddy-hugs.
A: Well, for really close friends, they have those like what you called “Buddy-hugs”.
Y: What kind of government is in charge of your home country, how did it affect your life and how has democracy in America been a change?
A: the US government is the democracy, where the citizens determine the laws, rules, and each citizen has the equal right to vote.
Y: How did it affect your life then.
A: I have the right to vote, and involve into the election and choose our president.
Y: Yes, China has completely different type of government than US. We are communism and we are capitalized.
Y: What religious holidays or other cultural events do you or others celebrate; can you explain your traditions for each?
A: I am a Christian, and I go to church on weekend with my parents. The holidays we celebrate are Christmas, Easter.
Y: What do you do on the Christmas Eve?
A: Usually, our family get together for a big dinner, and during the night we exchange the gifts and we watch some old tradition Christmas movies.
Y: What is the best gift you got?
A: Ah, I got a new iPad last year during the Christmas from my parents!
Y: Nice!
Y: Do you have any daily rituals in regards to your religious beliefs?
A: Yes, I pray almost every day.
Y: How would you describe famous sports in your country?
A: Hokey and baseball, I think.
Y: And football?
A: Yes. Also the football, did you watch the Moneyball? The movie was talking about the football. It is a good movie!
Y: Can you describe a typical day for a child in your country?
A: A typical day…The child gets up at about 7:30 am, and the parent sends them to ride a school bus. Normally, they will have lunch there and go back about 3 pm.
Y: What different modes of transportation are used in your country?
A: cars, buses…
Y: What about bike?
A: it dependes on the weather, like in MN, people ride bicycle in summer time and it is a good way to exercise the same time.
Y: How about subway?
A: We don’t have subway in St. Cloud.
Y: At what age do you start school? Are you under a lot of stress in school??
A: At age 6 I think. I don’t think I was under a lot stress while I went to school. But I do now in college, most is about the financial stress.
Y: What could SCSU do to make your stay on campus better?
A: It is considerable to raise the tuition, but I wish somehow they can cut the tuition down.
Y: Could you tell me a secret about yourself that very few people here know about and that shows us well, who you are and what you stand for?
A: The secret I have? Um, I don’t think I have any secrets, but I am planning a birthday party for my boyfriend, if that counts. Haha.
Y: Oh, that’s sweet. Happy birthday to him!
A: Thank you.
Y: Thank you for the time and I appreciate it! Have a nice day!
A: You too! It was nice to talk to you as well.
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