Demographics That Might Provide Helpful Context for Their Responses
Female Chinese graduate student
Majoring in business
Does not cook often
Key Findings from the Interview
She does not like their simple cooking styles. She, for instance, complained about mixing oils with boiled vegetables. She wants the dishes to have more flavors, cooked with various seasonings.
She feels the plates at school cafeterias taste too strong, which makes them unhealthy. She thinks they were too sugary and oily, compared with the ones in China. She wants to have more light tasted foods.
She mentioned that foods in school cafeterias are fresh, having various vegetables and fruits. She thinks the ingredients of the dishes are good quality.