Interviewer: (to the student) Good day, thank you for coming today.
Student: Hello.
Interviewer: Please, take a seat.
(the student takes a seat)
Interviewer: Now then. This is an interview about what your thoughts are about the UCM college, what you enjoy and what are benefits, and so on. Ahem. Anyway, let us begin. What is your favourite thing about college?
Student: I’d have to say the Education. It’s well planned out, and we have an idea at what we’re doing. Also, the freedom it gives you. You don’t feel trapped like you would at school, and the students are so welcoming here, it backs my point up. Furthermore, everyone treats you like an actual adult, and don’t give restrictions like you’re a five-ten or ten-sixteen year old.
Interviewer: I see, I see. Yes, I’d agree. Our education system is good, however, it could use with a few improvements, like for example, the organising. What did you hear about UCM from other people?
Student: Some have been negative, like how big it is compared to school, namely those who prefer school over it. But most of the rest have been positive, like the benefits and like I said before, the freedom. If I was to say about it to anybody, I’d say those who can’t be bothered to do the work won’t do well, which could effect their future, but those who hard work, like me, will do well and go far. Also, UCM offers what school can’t, and it gives you an idea of what university could be like.
Interviewer: Indeed. College is like University, and we happen to have a few courses that cover university here too. And where do you go for help if you need it?
Student: I would go to Student Services if I wasn’t sure where a certain area was, or if I needed help with my group, my work, basically, everything. But if there was something in the homework in which I can’t understand, I would go to the teacher, ask for advice or to make it clear of how to do the work. But if it was something personal, I would go to my friends, they’re who I turn to when I feel lost or alone.
Interviewer: I see. Very good points. What do you do when you’re not in class?
Student: Ah, well, most of the time… hang out with my friends, but at the same time, when it’s tasked, I do the homework given to us. Most of the others would sit around, playing games or go to the library to get some research or find a book essential to the topic. Most of my spare time is used up working, whether it be doing homework or helping round the house, so I tend to spend lunch hanging round with my friends like I said.
Interviewer: Understandable. You have to make time for everything. This next question might be easy, but what are your plans for the future?
Student: Oh, that’s easy! Finish college, go to university and then get a job and see the world! What my future is in the long run, I’ve no idea, but it could involve being an author, a journalist, game designer, film director, writer or even an archeologist or historian.
Interviewer: Interesting. Very interesting. And would you recommend college to others?
Student: Yes. It’s helped me with problems with socialising and getting out of my shell, and it’s the best way to prepare yourself for adulthood.
Interviewer: Very good. Thank you for your thoughts.
(the two handshake)
Interviewer: That is all. Have a good day.
This is my script for the interview, it’s not much, but this is how I think it could go. And here’s the storyboard to back it up.
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