My First Interview

My First Interview with Quing

1-Interview preparations:

How did I approach people? When, where, and how did I conduct and record the interview?

             I conducted the interview on Sunday, October 20^th in the library. This is first time I did interview whit chines Students especially with Quing. When I was looking for international students to do the interview in the library, I saw Quing in the first floor I was not sure if he will  do the interview with me or not but let me try. When I went to him and ask him if he can help me in the interview, he said to me sounds good. Then, I asked him if I can record him or not he said that there is no problem with the recorder.

Whom did I interview?

Quing is from China, he is 22 years old and he is student in Saint Cloud State University. His major is Computer Since. Also, he came to Saint Cloud three years ago. In addition, he is living with his friends in apartment. Moreover, I was comfortable when I talked with him because he was smiling and speaking clearly.

2-Describe the interview: What did surprise me?

I enjoyed in this interview because the interview was very good. Also, Quing speaks clearly when he answered all the questions. In addition, this is first time for me did the interview with Chinese student and it was a good experience.  Moreover, I learned many things about Chinese culture . Also, The thing that surprised me was most  Chinese families should eat at least one meal together daily.

3-Country Report:

Size, location and population:

China has a large area. The total size of china is: 9,596,961 sq km. Also, location of China is “Eastern Asia, bordering the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, between North Korea and Vietnam”. The population of China is 1,349,585,838 in 2013.

Important information about china:-

Religion: Buddhist, Christian, and Islam.

The capital city: Beijing

Language: there are many kind of Chinese language such as Putonghua, based, and Cantonese.

China has mostly mountains, high plateaus, deserts in west; plains, deltas, and hills in east

Export: electrical and other machinery, including data processing equipment, apparel, radio telephone handsets, textiles, integrated circuits

Import:  electrical and other machinery, oil and mineral fuels, optical and medical equipment, metal ores, motor vehicles

Military: person between 18-24 years old can be in the Chinese military. There are 10,406,544 males and 9,131,990 female in the military.

References

"Central Intelligence Agency." The World Factbook. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Oct. 2013. Retrieved from: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ch.html

4-Interview transcription:   Me & Quing

Me: hi. What is your name? where are you from?

Quing: my name is Qing and I am from China.

Me: what is your major?

Quing: my major is Computer Since.

Me: what is your Favorite Sport?

Quing: I do not like any sports.

Me: what do you do in your free time?

Quing: watch T.V.  and I like series.

Me: what are the famous foods in your country?

Quing: the popular and famous food in my country is Noodle.

Me: how do you communicate with each other in your home country?

Quing: speak together by our language.

Me: what is the clothing style for men and  women?

Quing: men wear t shirts and suits but women wear Skirts.

Me: how are women and men treated differently?

Quing: usually are equal.

Me: how has your experience here helped you interpret and respect cultural differences?

Quing: there are many differences between Chinese people and American people. American people open minded but sometimes Chinese people conservative. Also, American people like talking but Chinese people are shy. In addition, I respect all cultures.

Me: do you enjoy speaking with other exchange students?

Quing: yes, I enjoy speaking with other students to know more about their traditions and cultures.

Me: how long have you been in the United States?

Quing: I have been here 3 years ago.

Me: have you been able to visit any other parts of the United States?

Quing: no, because I do not have time but maybe in next Christmas I will visit many countries in United States.

Me: what are your home country's major religions?

Quing: the main religion in China is Buddhism.

Me: what are influenced you to come to the United States? Especially, Saint Cloud State?

Quing:  I came here to Saint Cloud State because there are many Chinese friends here and Saint Cloud not expensive.

Me: do you have any questions for me? I have asked so many of you?

Quing: yes, what is your major?

Me: my major is Finance.

Quing: what is your plan after graduate?

Me: I will back to my country and I will work there.

Quing: thank you.

Me: you are welcome, I appreciate your help.