Graduate students have a little bit of a different background and student experience, so I decided to interview one of the most unique ones I've met so far: Xiaoyan Zhang or 'Zoe' her chosen English-language name. With her daughter at the forefront of her choice to come to New York to get an MA in Comm arts, her experience is practical, realistic and inspiring. With her business back in Shanghai, her family and entire life, she made a huge sacrifice in coming here, but her reasons are well founded and admirable.