01.02 What Is Citizenship?: Assessment
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Student Name: Anton Nikitin Interviewee Name: Mikhail Tarasenko
How do you know the interviewee? The interviewee is my relative.
Today I got the privilege to interview my uncle Mikhail. He was born in Estonia and has been living in America for many years.
Questions and Responsehhbhs
Question
Notes on Interviewee Response
What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen?
As you know I was born in Estonia and I was struggling to keep a job and keep my house there. Also I wasn’t satisfied with the life I was living. The government is nothing like one here in America. In addition I wanted more opportunity for me and my family.
What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process?
I took many steps to become a U.S citizen. First I took classes to learn the language itself, prior to the American history and government. As I took those classes and became comfortable I took the INS exam. During the exam I was asked questions about my background and many questions about U.S history and government. I answered all the questions correct and I passed. Then went on to another room and recited the Oath of Loyalty.
How would you describe how you felt about the process?
During the process I felt confident and excited for the opportunity me and my family were to receive in America.
How has citizenship changed your life?
Gaining citizenship changed many aspects of my life. I now can call myself an American and I have all the rights any other American has. I now can vote, have freedom, and continuing practicing my religion.
Is your daily life different because of citizenship?
My daily life is not so different because I kept a lot of the customs I did in Estonia but I have also adapted numerous American customs as well.
Do you feel the process was worthwhile?
I’m glad I went through it and I was able to pass all the requirement to become a U.S citizen.
If you had to, would you do it again? Please explain.
Absolutely! I would do anything to be able to stay
Student Name: Anton Nikitin Interviewee Name: Mikhail Tarasenko
How do you know the interviewee? The interviewee is my relative.
Today I got the privilege to interview my uncle Mikhail. He was born in Estonia and has been living in America for many years.
Questions and Responsehhbhs
Question
Notes on Interviewee Response
What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen?
As you know I was born in Estonia and I was struggling to keep a job and keep my house there. Also I wasn’t satisfied with the life I was living. The government is nothing like one here in America. In addition I wanted more opportunity for me and my family.
What steps did you have to take as part of the naturalization process?
I took many steps to become a U.S citizen. First I took classes to learn the language itself, prior to the American history and government. As I took those classes and became comfortable I took the INS exam. During the exam I was asked questions about my background and many questions about U.S history and government. I answered all the questions correct and I passed. Then went on to another room and recited the Oath of Loyalty.
How would you describe how you felt about the process?
During the process I felt confident and excited for the opportunity me and my family were to receive in America.
How has citizenship changed your life?
Gaining citizenship changed many aspects of my life. I now can call myself an American and I have all the rights any other American has. I now can vote, have freedom, and continuing practicing my religion.
Is your daily life different because of citizenship?
My daily life is not so different because I kept a lot of the customs I did in Estonia but I have also adapted numerous American customs as well.
Do you feel the process was worthwhile?
I’m glad I went through it and I was able to pass all the requirement to become a U.S citizen.
If you had to, would you do it again? Please explain.
Absolutely! I would do anything to be able to stay