Thursday, February 10, 2011

Who is this not so familiar face?

For this interview i chose to pick someone who seemed interesting to me but i never really got a chance to talk to.  This assignment took me out of my comfort zone and forced me to use my reporter skills. I went to the student employment office where i knew i could find Adajo, a girl who seemed to be every where on campus. I informed her of my assignment and she had no problem with me interviewing her. I did not have a tape recorder, i took an old school approach and pulled out my note pad and pen. Before i started questioning her i introduced my self, told her my major and where i was from.

Me: What year are you? Adajo: This is my third year, i am a junior. Me: What is your major? Adajo: English and political science Me: What do you want to do after you graduate with those degrees? Adajo: I want to be a english teacher. I also want to open up a school for young women, a place where they can learn to beat the odds and gain skills to make it on this world. I also am really into politics and would like to be city council women for Queens, NewYork or something of that sort one day. Me: Have you done any internships yet? Adajo: Yes last summer i interned for the congressional black caucus, i worked up on the hill and gained a lot of contacts. Me: Do you feel like you have been able to gain contacts through howard as well? Adajo: Well i believe howard has taught me how to hustle which has lead me to create my own contacts. I love this school and i always say in the end i wont mind the payments i will have to make towards my loans because i have made every cent count. Me: What clubs are you involved with a school? Adajo: I am a campus pal, i am vise president of the NewYork club, I am a member of Street Business and i work with kids in the neighborhood through jumpstart. Me: Sounds like your really busy do you find time to socialize? Adajo: Yes i make sure of it, well probably not as much as i would like but i do make time for friends and myself on the weekends. Me: How would you describe your self? Adajo: Loving, outspoken, talented, caring, optimistic and focused young lady who will not stop until all is achieved. 

In between questioning i shared with her things we had in common. For instance we are both from NewYork and have a interest in political science. This interview was more of a conversation and i didn't go in with any set questions. I now have gained a friend and we have also exchanged numbers. :)

1 comment:

  1. Good questions. Again when you are asking questions think of asking a follow-up to get the anecdotes you want to make a story come alive. For example I wanted to know more about her dream of setting up a school to help "young women beat the odds"--for a follow-up question to get your anecdote you could have asked--"what odds did you have to beat growing up?"...Also remember we want to keep the reporter out of the story. Read the pdf I sent you about profile writing and think how you can use that information to write your story a bit differently.

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