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Published: September 7th 2007
I am currently listening to the drive, it streams live world wide so of course we listen. Just thought I would share that with you all.
Yesterday Sarah and I walked around campus and the town and took photos of the area.
Today I had another oral english class. When I walked in they all clapped and cheered. This job is such an ego boost 😊 they also told me I am lovely and they want to be my friend. The computer in my classroom was busted so they didnt get to see my pictures but I shared a lot about myself. I had to write my syllabus on the board and the chalk gave me a cough, I dont know how teachers do it! They asked about my childhood, my school, if i fight with my sister or my cousins (I explained that my cousins are like sisters and brothers to me). I said that Laura and I argued when we were little but then we became best friends. They also asked how my parents met. The loved the story and were totally excited when I said Mom agreed to go out with Dad in high school. It was
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This is the wall we have to climb if we arrive home after 11pm.cute, they all really enjoy romantic stories.
they all shared that they would like to learn about American culture; movies, music, fashion, politics (im not allowed to talk about) and rituals. this class was very talkative and excited. My favorite names from this class are Kancy, Vann (a girl),Volin (not violin), Dingo and Penguin.
Laura and I have class at the same time so we tried out the big cafeteria on campus. We met Sarah and tried to push our way through the masses to get a glimpse of what each stall was serving. The funny thing about china and line is that they dont exist. When there is food being served or any time there is something being given out one at a time everyone just shoves their way to the front and it doesnt matter if you have been there for 1 hour if you dont shove you dont eat. this is a hard habit to break, line forming. In america people form lines even if they dont know what is at the front we just get in line to avoid having to wait longer by going to the beginning to see what you are waiting for. China
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This is the gate to our building. has no lines and 'cutting' is acceptable. We tried to shove and we did end up getting food. The cafeteria was packed because after 11:40 and before 2:30 it is siesta so everyone has to eat at this time. And this afternoon at noon they all were there to eat. I saw a lot of my students and they said hello and I didnt know their names or which class they are in. We bought cold drinks and they serve beer their also. Laura and I have a 2:30 class so I got a pepsi but it was odd to see that the cafeteria served beer.
I then had my second oral english class and these students were also very helpful. I am glad that so many are ready to help and willing to explain things patiently to me. My power point didnt work again so I winged it. Some questions they had for me were what do americans do on the weekend. Steph I explained how you and Joe wakeboard and they thought you were very brave. 😊 I also explained about coffee shops, because Laura and I often go to starbucks to talk and to read. They think
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The backside of the building. I lead a very comfortable lifestyle. Many of them asked about holidays and religion. It is hard for me to talk about things and not mention religion so I just skirt around that issue. One of my students asked me if I have read the bible. Some of my favorite names in this class are Snow, Journey (a girl), Shirley, Gretl, Beryl, Acosta, Eowyn (I think from Lord of the Rings), Summer, Klose, Cyril, Mars, Channy and Cloudy. Some good names if I do say so! These kids are just so eager to learn anything American including some favorite sites to visit in America, fashion, rich and poor people, religion, popular music etc. I know that we will have a great year!
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