Step One: Prepare for the Interview
Watch this presentation on Conducting an Interview or read the transcript for help preparing this activity. Choose a trusted adult to interview or to help you locate someone to interview. Be sure to obtain permission before asking questions about a person’s move. Often people move for personal, sensitive reasons they may not be willing to discuss.
Step Two: Conduct the Interview
Once you have permission and a set time, conduct the interview. Use the following questions as a starting point:
From where did you move? Where do you live now?
Describe differences between the two places.
What was the main reason for your move?
What were the largest costs of your move?
What was the most challenging part of the move?
Was moving to your new area worth the costs and challenges? Explain why.
What advice would you give someone making a similar move for similar reasons?
Step Three: Reflect on the Interview
Type your interview notes in a question and answer format. You may summarize your interviewee’s responses. View a sample interview summary. Be sure to include the person's full name and contact information in your report.
Answer the following questions in two detailed paragraphs of at least three to five sentences:
Which category from the lesson best describes his or her reasons to move?
What would motivate you to move out of state?
Was your interviewee an intracounty or intercounty mover?
How would you prepare for a move?