When I think of defining the questions, I will consider the factors such as emotions and behaviors, spatial geographic patterns, atmosphere, culture, power, and so on.
Question options
- Recalling back to the time that you are trying to integrate into these new places, can you line up from the easiest to integrate one to the least easy one.(1.in-person classroom, 2.online classroom, 3.breakout room, 4.student accommodation, 5.library, 6.workshop, 7.lecture theatre, 8.canteen, 9.school cafe, 10.common study area)
- As an international student, have you ever been overwhelmed, lonely, or had any other depressed feelings when you are living in the country for studying? Why do you think it makes you feel like that?
- Do you live in student accommodation? If yes, tell me a bit about how do you like it? Or don’t like it?
Target interviewer: international student in the UK
The number of people: At least three persons
Ages: From 15 years old
Student A answers:
-6，3，4，1，8，2，10，9，5，7
-yes，When I first arrive in a country, I don’t know anyone and I may encounter difficulties in life. If I don’t get along well with my teachers and classmates, I will feel very depressed
-yes，I had，People with different cultures and lifestyles may have conflicts with each other，sometimes it’s hard to deal with.
Student B answers:
-412367，10，895
-sometimes the feeling is not lonely or overwhelmed for me, compared the first time to UK to study, the most difficult thing for me now is I have to handle the study at the same time to spare lots of time to discuss with my partner about the business we plan to do ( earning money is also important for me). Quite busy and sometimes annoying. At the same time, this time I also want to experience something different, like to be a barista:)
-Yes. I think I enjoy living in the student accommodation. Because my flatmates are from different countries and regions in different ages. We also study in different courses, different colleges. They are friendly. Living here, we respect each other’s privacy, at the same time, we can cook, eat, and chat together. This is a multicultural environment and can not only improve my language but also boarded my mind. A very good experience as an international student here.
Student C answers:
-10&9 .8.6.4.1.7.5.super hard 2.3
-Yes. It takes some time to adopt a new environment which is every different from my country and culture. Like my Indian flat mate is hate the wether here, he said it was a bit depressing cuz it’s always cold and cloudy. Also language barrier is also an other reason that makes me feel like I just don’t belong here.
-Yes I have been living in few kinds of student accommodations in London. It just depends, if you are, I would say very very lucky to meet friendly and out going flat mate it will be very fun and be less lonely but I I also have some terrible experiences of living with some propels who would never clean up and never talk to u.
Student D answer:
-5 6 4 10 9 7 1 3 8 2
-Yes, I have. The biggest reason comes from life. For example, I can’t eat a delicious meal when I’m not feeling well, and I must remember to take care of bills when I’m very busy. I feel like I’m alone abroad facing all the things I have to do with my studies and life, which can make me feel lonely and sometimes overwhelmed.
-I don’t live in the student accommodation.But I like living in a student house because it takes a lot of the stress out of the little things in life, such as bills, repairs and collecting deliveries. It also makes me feel more inclusive as there are students from different countries in the accommodation.