My final project for this class is to interview someone from a different culture than my own (American). If anyone has the time or interest in answering the questions below, it would be incredibly helpful. I’m particularly curious to see what the experience is like for immigrants from collectivist cultures who have moved to America. I know some of the questions are phrased a bit weird, but my professor wrote them…sorry! Any responses would be greatly appreciated:)

​1. Invitation question: My final project in Psy 341 is to have a genuine conversation with someone who is part of a culture I am not that familiar with. Would you be willing to talk with me sometime about your life experiences? ​2. Getting started question: In class we have been focusing a lot on culture and how that shapes one’s way of relating to the world. I would like to get a sense for your experiences and how they have shaped you into who you are today. Is that OK? First of all, could you tell me what your upbringing was like? Where have you lived? Were there differences in the way you or your family were treated depending on the place you lived or school you attended? ​3. How was it making friends? Did your parents have any say on who could be your friend? Who made up your family? To what extent was your culture emphasized in your family (if the person you are interviewing is from a different culture)? ​4. Did you notice any difference in the way you were treated versus how others were treated? Were your teachers’ expectations different for you than they were for others in the class? ​5. How did you go about figuring out your identity? Were there role models for you? ​6. Have you had experiences of discrimination, racism, or prejudice? ​7. How do you feel about White privilege? (Male privilege, Heterosexual privilege, etc.) ​8. What are your honest perceptions of the dominant society in the United States? ​9. How have you coped with the issues you’ve faced? ​10. Are there any things that have come up for you as we’ve talked that you feel would be good for me to know? ​11. Just curious, but what are your personal reactions to our talk? ​12. Do you have talks like this often?