Expert Interview

                Since our topic focuses on student anxiety, my group had originally hoped to interview a counselor from the Depaolo Health Center but due to availability issues we had to get a little more creative with our choice of interviewee. We have reached out to a UNCW Psychology Professor to discuss the causes of anxiety, the signs of anxiety, and the effect prolonged anxiety could have on the body. We are currently hoping to interview in an office space or an unused classroom. I am fully aware that may not be possible so we might book a large study room in the library so we can still keep a professional atmosphere. I hope to keep the tone of the interview professional, so the audience will take our subject (both referring to the topic and the interviewee) seriously but comfortable enough so that the interviewee doesn’t feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable during the interview.

Questions (Order subject to change):  

1) How long have you been a psychologist?

2) What is your exact area of study in regards to Psychology?

3) What is your experience with anxiety?    

4) What are some of the main causes of anxiety specifically in regards to students?

5) What are some of the symptoms of anxiety?

6) What are the more immediate effects of anxiety?

7) What are some of the long-term effects of anxiety?

8) How does one recognize anxiety, either within themselves or others?

9) What are a few ways to deal with anxiety?

10) Is there any way to prevent anxiety?

            I hope to do most of the Vox Pops on campus, preferably someplace students frequently gather or just on Chancellor’s Walk. Since our topic specifically applies students is would be best to get the opinion of those who may have suffered from anxiety, either school related or otherwise. I also wouldn’t mind speaking with a few professors who may have witnessed the effects of anxiety on their students.

Questions:

1) Have you ever suffered from anxiety?

2) Were you able to pinpoint the cause of your anxiety? Was it school related?

3) What did you do to manage your anxiety?