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
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
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)
What is something that might surprise someone who just met you?
Where is somewhere you have always wanted to travel?
Europe!
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 :)
| Favorite Movie | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button |
| Favorite TV Show | Sherlock |
| A Food You Love | Rice |
| A Food You Hate | Pepper |
| Favorite Childhood Pet | A rabbit that I don't remember its name |
| Favorite Place in Madison | Willy St. |