several days ago, i saw a report about Burundi, i found i was interested in Burundi, however how can i get more information about Burundi? One day, i was so happy to know that my classmate Ariane from Burundi. Therefore i invited Ariane as my interviwee. By the way, thanks Ariane to agree the interview immediately. I know there are so many differiences between China and Burundi, And then I listed 10 questions i am interested about Burundi and Ariane and prtinted.During the spring break, Because Ariane is busy with her work , and i am going out, we are faild to meet although we try to make a appointant several times, finally we meet in the library on Tuesday.
Interview report:
The interview is going well because Ariane is so nice and humorous, she tried her best to let me know more about Burundi. During the interview, she explaine every question particularly. She never mind i recording this interview. When i finish the interview, i listen the record again, and write down the transcript. and go search some data from the internet, and organized a report about Brundi. I really get many information about Brundi from this interview, and learned so much from this interview.
Country report:
Burundi (pronounced /bəˈɹʊndɨ/), officially the Republic of Burundi (Kirundi: Republika y'u Burundi, [buˈɾundi]; French: République du Burundi, [byˈʁyndi]), is a landlocked country in the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. Its capital is Bujumbura. Although the country is landlocked, much of the southwestern border is adjacent to Lake Tanganyika.
cite: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burundi
Religion:
Main article: Religion in Burundi
Sources estimate the Christian population to be 75 percent, with Roman Catholics representing the largest group at 60 percent. Protestant and Anglican practitioners constitute the remaining 15 percent. An estimated 20 percent of the population adheres to traditional indigenous religious beliefs. The Muslim population is estimated to be at 5 percent, the majority of whom live in urban areas. Sunnis make up the majority of the Muslim population, and the remainder is Shi'a.cite:
Education:
Main article: Education in Burundi
In 2000, the literacy rate in Burundi was estimated to be 59.3% (67.3% male and 52.2% female).[1] Burundi has the University of Burundi. There are several museums in the cities, such as the Burundi Geological Museum in Bujumbura and the Burundi National Museum and the Burundi Museum of Life in Gitega. Adult literacy is at about half among men and about a quarter among women.[2]cites:
- https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/by.html
- http://www.tradeport.org/countries/burundi/01grw.html
DM: Ding, Mengyao (me)
AM: Ariane M
DM: Hi, Ariane, i am Mengyao, i am so glad that i can interview you today.
AM: It is my pleasure.
DM: Do you mind i recording the interview?
AM: Never mind.
DM: Okay, let's started. Where are you from, Ariane?
AM: i am from Burundi, and i have been american for 3years.
DM: 3 years, it's a long time to realize American life deeply. So how do you like the US so far?
AM:so far so good i have cousins here and i met new people who became my friends so i grown to like it.im getting used to it,it has become a daily routine,i am more organized here,i know what and when to do something,to tell you the truth last summer i went back home,and i felt so lost over there,im used to the american way of life now,and it is pretty much convenient.
DM: um, it looks you like the life in American so far.
AM: yes i pretty much like it,since i got here i have more freedom,i m more organized i have a job,i go to classes,it seems like like i know what to do and how to it,so yes my life is more organized i grown to like it alot.
DM: However i want to know do you still have some advices for SCSU? For example, what could SCSU do to make your stay on campus better?
AM: I already like this school alot it has nothing to do with universities in my home country.but i would the dorms to be a little bit less exepnsive.it is really expensive for an international student,but honeslty saint cloud state is one of the schools that facilitates international students.
DM: Oh, i see, you think the living fees is a little expensive, specially for an international student. So how about talking your country's education first.
AM:education in my home country it is not that great thats why people move from burundi to go study abroad that is the only reason it is not the fact that school is expensive or anything it's just that the level is really low.
DM: Thanks. At what age do you start school? Are you under a lot of stress in school?
AM:we start school around 3 years old.when you get to highschool then it becomes stressful because we use the belgium system and that one is really hard but otherwise i think one can manage.
DM: so before starting school, the life will be much happier and relaxer for a child?
AM: it should be.
DM: Can you describe a typical day for a child in your country?
AM:hahaha umhhh i dont know i guess playing around you go to school you come back home,homeworks and then you go play with your friends,i dont know but thats what i used to do.
DM: And now i want to get some basic information about Brundi. As for greeting, what are the typical greetings in your culture and what do they mean?
AM: i also will be happy if you can get more information about my country. As for greeting, we shake hands and sometimes we hug,when we are shaking hands it is a sign of respect towards the other person.it could be anybody a friend,an emplyer an employee,a parenta really anybody,and then when we hug it is a sign of affection you can hug your partener,someone you have a deeper relationship.
DM: Haha, shake hands and hug, they are similiar with China. maybe we can give a deep hug at the begining. What religious holidays or other cultural events do you or others celebrate; can you explain your traditions for each?
AM: i'm catholic christian so we celebrate all the holidays like chrismas,easter and all the others they are very important in my family because my parents are very religious.
DM: What kind of government is in charge of your home country, how did it affect your life and how has democracy in America been a change?
AM: we have a president and ministers its a republic,my life in the us has changed because we have freedom here its is really cool.
DM: here maybe i can understand why you like the life here so much at the begining. I enjoy the bus here because the bus always arrive on time. What different modes of transportation are used in your country?
AM: we have cars buses,trains and all the others.people think there is nothing in africa but we have the same transportations as elswhere,it might be not developed as here but it is the same thing.
DM: i also believe Africa is developing in a high speed. Included sports, we know Africa has so many strong sports. How about your country?
AM: Yap, we play soccer it is the most popular sports it is like football in america.we really like it young boys dream of becoming professional players.
DM: Maybe our soccer is not very good in China, but all the chinese will be proud of our Diving, Gymnastics and many other sports. i believe every nation will have their own glory and the glory will lead the people to a better life.
AM: i agree. just like young boys dream of becoming professional players. i believe blief's power.
DM: Bingo, belief. Do you have any daily rituals in regards to your religious beliefs?
AM: umuuuh not really i try my best to pray as often as i can,but it is not a ritual.
DM: i think you alrealdy tried many countries food. Which country`s food do you like the most? What are the similarities and differences between it and your own culture`s food?
AM: food from my country of course,we have different food from american food there are lots of varieties in our food.it was a big problem for me to get used to the food here,i missed home alot at the beginning,i would tell my mom to send some stuff from back home all the time.but now i guess i just got used to it.
DM: i also miss Chinese food so much, only when i lost, i know how delicious the chinese food is. At the end,Could you tell me a secret about yourself that very few people here know about and that shows us well, who you are and what you stand for?
AM:i'm very kind person i want to work for the UN something in humanitarian,help children,refugees i want to make a change in the world i believe in it and i'm working hard enough to achieve my goal.
DM: Thanks for sharing the secret, also thanks for your help. i think i get more information about Brundi what i want. Thanks again.
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