About Me

Tell us a little about yourself!

What is your full name, and what name do you prefer to go by? How do pronounce it phonetically?

My name is Susie Xiong. My Chinese name spells as Shuqi Xiong (Shoo-Chee Shawng)

Which pronouns to do you prefer?

She/her/hers

When is your birthday?

April 23, 1997

Where did you grow up?

Shanghai, China

Academics

What is your academic life like?

What year in school are you?

Senior

When do you expect to graduate?

May 2019

What is your major? How did you choose that?

My major is Interior Architecture. I love art and design from childhood and I'm good at it

Do you know what you'd like to do after you graduate?

I am looking for job as a junior interior designer

Interests

What do you like to do when you're not in class/working for STS?

What do you like to do for fun?

I enjoy watching movies, and hanging out with friends. My recent new interest is applying for jobs

Do you have any hobbies or groups that you participate in?

I am in the Badger Boxing Club right now

Do you have any other jobs or internships?

I have a part-time internship with Kahler Slater, an architecture firm in town

Any exciting plans for summer/winter break?

Moving to somewhere warm (hopefully)

Neat Facts

What is something that might surprise someone who just met you?

Where is somewhere you have always wanted to travel?

Europe!

Life at STS

What is your favorite topic to teach?

I love teaching Adobe family, I just love Adobe

What is something you are interested in learning?

I am interested in learning media production program such as Adobe After Effects and learn how it can combine with other design program to create interesting motion graphics

What has been the most challenging part of working at STS?

I was super nervous about teaching class when I joined STS, it took me nearly one year assisting the classes and practise before I can teach my first class. Thanks for the help and support from my friends :)

Miscellaneous