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After the 3 days of NYConnects sessions, we definitely learnt more about cultural heritage through food, architecture and intangible heritage. What are our main takeaways from the sessions?

JAMIE:
3 ideas i found useful from NYConnects

• I learned more about architecture, food models and others
• I learnt more about how to interview people better and it may help me boost my confidence
• I must be patient with the interviewee as they need some time to think of the answers.

2 ideas why i found these useful

• I learnt how to conduct a good interview
• I learnt about what type of questions to ask during the interveiw

1 application i have for these ideas

• This encourages me to become an architect next time

XIN YING:
3 ideas I found useful from NYConnects
-the conservation of the heritage of the different races in Singapore
-the need for observing the interview targets beforehand
-the contents of the video we are going to produce should trigger emotions from the audience

2 reasons why i found these ideas useful
-these information are going to help us in deciding the content of our infographic board and video
-i now know how to better conduct interview

1 application i have for these ideas
These ideas can be used during the process of our SPICE Programme in our benefit.

JOANNA:

3 ideas I found useful from NYConnects
– Interview tips, tips of languages and dialogues to be used during interviews
– The right ways to treat the interviewee properly
– Thinking of the questions and how there are different types of questions for different audiences

2 reasons why I found these ideas useful
– These ideas are helping me improve in my interview skills
– These ideas develop my confidence when interviewing and speaking to the public whom I do not know

1 application I have for these ideas
-It can be applied on the SPICE programme

CHAI RONG:
3 ideas I found useful from NYConnects
-Research and think up of specific questions for the interviewee beforehand
-Be patient with the interviewee (eg. When they need time to think up of an answer or when they do not understand your question)
-Do not stress the interviewee on if they get emotional

2 reasons why I found these useful
-It helps me to interview people better
-It helps me to get as much information from the interviewee as possible

1 application I have for these ideas
-When interviewing the people at Joo Chiat, I can get the information I targeted to get

XIN YI:
3 Ideas I found useful from NYConnects
– When planning the interview, ensure the questions are direct and detailed.
– Decide on who we want to interview beforehand
– During the interview, give the interviewee personal space when necessary (example: when he/she feels emotional, do not ask the next question until he/she is ready)

2 reasons why I found these ideas useful
– I learnt how to conduct an interview such that the interviewee feels comfortable sharing his/her opinions
– I can get better responses when I ask direct and detailed questions

1 application I have for these ideas
– When I conduct public surveys or interviews in the future, I know how to ask the right questions so that the interviewees are willing to share their opinions