Interview Reflection
The girl I chose to interview, Lucy,
I had worked with her several times at Afrika Tikkun So, this was interesting
to be on the more personal side than to be on the teaching side. Lucy and her
three other friends appeared to be typical 12 to 15 year old girls: giddy,
playful, and inquisitive. Throughout my interview, I could tell by Lucy’s body
expressions that she was a bit sensitive and cautious with her replies.
Understanding that she lives in a township, she is living a completely
different life than me. So, I was careful with the questions I asked to be
empathetic towards her living conditions. I kept my question pretty general
such as school, friends, chores, and siblings. Things that I could relate to
were that she attends school just like I do, she had lots of friends, and that
she was family orientated. On the other hand, the things that she did for fun
were completely different from mine. She plays outside, buy ice pops, and play
games at church. I go to the movies, the mall, and play temple run on my
iPhone. I enjoyed very much speaking with her and being able to see her
perspective of life in a township, with which it has its own simple yet complex
ways. I appreciated Lucy’s lighthearted and carefree spirit. It was wonderful
to see the harmony between her and her friends, and seeing the deeper side of
life of a girl living in a township. I also, throughout the interview tried to
make her feel as comfortable as possible by sharing my own personal daily life.
I look forward return every Thursday to Afrika Tikkun to continue to work with
Lucy and the other children in hopes that I’m making a difference.
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