Feature Story Brainstorm

1. Mom, Adriana Bierwag
2. Dad, Alex Bierwag
3. Mom coming to America and going to college.
4. Personality or firsthand experience.
5.Questions for mom:
1. Where did you live before the US?
2. Why did you decide to move?
3. Were you scared to move to the US?
4. What did you do to prepare for the move?
5. What did your family think of you leaving home?
6. Was learning English hard for you?
7. When did you move here?
8. What was the process like to become a US citizen?
9. How long did it take to become a US citizen?
10. Were you able to apply for dual citizenship?
11. What is something you miss about living in Brazil?
12. What is something you enjoy about living in the US?
13. What made you want to go to the University of Texas?
14. What did you major in?
15. How did you handle school and a kid?
16. What kept you determined and hardworking through school?
17. Had you ever been to the US before officially moving here?
18. How long did it take to get your masters degree?
19. Why did you want to go back to school?
20. Would you say the lifestyle you gave up and the sacrifices you made was worth it?
6. Questions for dad:
1. How did you meet mom?
2. How did you persuade her to move?
3. Were you excited for her to live here?
4. How did having her in the same country as you change things?
5. Were you also in school at the time?
7. Research (5 new things):
1. It takes three years to become a US citizen if you are the spouse of a US citizen.
2. The US doesn't recognize dual citizenship but Brazil does.
3. It takes, on average, 2 years to get a masters degree.
4. UT's acceptance rate right now is 39%.
5. It takes five years to become a US citizen if you are not the spouse of a US citizen.
8. Over the weekend
9. At home
10. Take notes