Interview Script: You can either post it to the forum or write it on your blog website.

1. A person we care about—our hero.

   • Question: What were you doing before you ended up where you are now?

   • Answer 1: I was a High School students

2. The hero faces a problem or opportunity worth pursuing.

   • Question: How did you decide to study in the United States.

   • Answer: The decision to study in the United States was mainly influenced by my uncle, who looked there and had many stories at the family's dinner. I was inspired to follow in his footsteps and do something similar at the same time as my mom, who has always admired the United States. Mainly the Bay Area because it hosts some of the world's largest tech companies.

3. They start their journey.

   • Question: Was it an easy decision? What sacrifices have you had to make? Are they worthwhile?

   • Answer:  The decision to move to the US was not easy, and I made sacrifices such as leaving behind the comfort of my hometown and getting out of my comfort zone. But I know it will pay off in the future to get a better education and knowledge.

4. Inevitably, the hero hits an obstacle.

   • Question: What is the first obstacle that you have encountered and how did you overcome it?

   • Answer: The first obstacle I faced was adapting to a new environment and solving some challenges, such as homesickness and double-guessing. Ultimately, I overcame this by connecting to people back home and developing some connections here to make emotional support between each other.

5. They find help from an aid or mentor.

   • Question: Is anyone, in particular, crucial to your success today?

   • Answer: Yes, my mentor, Tabitha, has been vital in my time in the USA. Her support and encouragement have given me moral support to study and motivate me.

6. The hero improves and starts to succeed.

   • Question: What keeps you going? If you didn't, what prevented you from reaching your dream?

   • Answer: My passion and all of my friends' encouraging messages keep me going. Whenever I face significant or minor setbacks, I take a step back to relax and journal what went wrong and what I can improve. This helps me to keep on doing what I am doing.

7. But then a major battle emerges. The hero falls into an abyss.

   • Question: Was there a major obstacle? And after that it was easy?

   • Answer: The major obstacle was adjusting to states and adopting the new culture I had to embrace. Once I adapted and grew, it became more straightforward, a part of the journey, and it became easier to face new challenges head-on.

8. The only way to survive is to transform, so our hero becomes someone new.

   • Question: How have you changed over the years? How have your experiences shaped and molded you? What have you learned about yourself or life through your life experiences?

   • Answer: I learned a lot, experienced a pandemic that caused me to shut down and refocus on what I want in life, which school I want, and found a new kind of friend who truly cares about me, not only wants to have fun but rather stick through up and down. Loving second family who is always there no matter what. I learned a lot in recent years, studying in a different country surrounded by different demographic

9. The transformation leads our hero to victory and self-actualization, and the hero wants to give back to the community.

   • Question: Which stage of life are you in? Are you satisfied with your life? What is the most meaningful experience you ever had, and what is your biggest regret? Based on your own experience, what is one of the most important pieces of advice that you wish someone could tell you when you are young?

   • Answer: Currently, I am in a stage of life where I still have ample room for growth, where being naïve and optimistic are still intertwined. I am eager to learn, understand relationships better, and invest my time and energy in worthwhile pursuits rather than solely seeking enjoyment. I have come to appreciate the value of facing challenges and learning from failures, rather than viewing them as taboo or something to be avoided.