Rachel's+interview+questions

Why did you decide to move to Atlanta? Where did you live before you came to Atlanta? What do you find most interesting about Atlanta? What do you like/ not like about Atlanta? Where you forced to come to Atlanta or was it ultimately your decision? Was it hard for you to adjust to the environment you were living in? Where is most of your family from and how do they feel about the transition you have made? Do you regret moving down to Atlanta? Why or why not? -to far from family and friends -left previous job in NY -left excellent schools/community -miss living in NY What was your first reaction when you first arrived to Atlanta? -confederate flags -civil was nostalgia was a big shock -summer heat was unbearable Would you want to live out of the United States? Why or why not? -enjoy new cultural experiences and lifestyle
 * To attend Emory University in 1975. In 1982 she returned to Atlanta after law school to find a job. In 1988, she left NY and permentely settled in Atlanta and started a family.
 * Rochester, New York
 * multi-cultural group of people who settled there
 * she likes the mild-winters and dislikes the hot summers. She also dislikes the traffic and insufficant culture.
 * The first two moves were her decision. The 3rd move was husbands choise.
 * No...neighbors and community were very welcoming and needs were met.
 * My parents are from Rochester, New York and my brother lives in California. My family is not fond of Atlanta and only comes to visit for special occassions.
 * Yes,
 * -southern accent which was difficult to understand at the time
 * Yes, experience living abroad (especially Europe)

I choose my mom because she has the most interesting background out of my immediate family. I do not have any relatives who are alive who were born out of the country. I feel that she will give me some good feedback about her decisions that she has made in the past 20 years. I would have like to interview someone from out of the country but unfortunately I was not able too. Although my mom does not have a very unusual past, she will tell us about her transition to Atlanta.