Telecollab+-+Cecilia

International Student: Write a brief paragraph introducing yourself. Then pose a question about your keypals, i.e. What do you like to do for fun? Why are you taking this class? etc. etc. Then briefly comment on an aspect of American Culture that was puzzling or interesting to you when you first came to the U.S. Include a question about it if you like.

My name is Cecilia. I was born in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I love to read, garden, travel and take photographs. I love to do family activities. What are some things you do in your free time? Why would you like to learn about a foreign culture? What would like to do in your life that could contribute to society? When I moved to the US, I found some differences right away. One was the greeting of friends. In Brazil we greet by kissing on both cheeks, I felt that people were not as friendly. I quickly realized that it was not their greeting style. I learned to greet like those who live in that city; however, I kept my personality and when I have a close friends I now kiss them on the cheeks and they love it. I did not know my audience so I wrote very general things. If I only knew it was the class!!!!

American Student: Write a brief paragraph introducing yourself. Then pose a question about your keypals, i.e. What do you like to do for fun? Why are you taking this class? etc. etc. Then briefly respond to your conversation partners comments about American culture. You can also ask a question if you like.

My name is Brandon. I was born in Orem, Utah through no fault of my own, and raised in Los Angeles, California. I am a grad student at BYU studying linguistics. I am married and my wife and I are expecting our first child in August. I am a huge Lakers fan, I love seafood, I like going to the gym, and I like to garden also, but not flowers, rather fruits and veggies.

In my free time I study, watch espn, go to the gym, spend time with my wife etc.

I love learning about foreign cultures because it opens one's view to different ways of doing things and viewing the world. Also, so many cultures have so much good food that we might not normally eat here in the US. I think through food, one can learn a lot about a foreign culture.

I would like to use what I study to help people out and educate others about different cultures.

How were you able to maintain your native language and culture so well amidst so much US and English influence?

My name is Carl Gutke (goot-key). I spend time helping people understand how to say my last name. I was born in a family that taught me to be the best I can and supported me in my decisions. I have been married for 11 years to my wife AUdrey and enjoy having a family. I like to ride and train horses, go camping, exercise and watch basketball and football. I also love languages and would like to own my own business some time in life.

Why did you choose to marry someone from the United States instead of Brazil? What do you miss most about Brazil? What other language would you want to learn if you had time to do it? Answers to your questions: What are some things you do in your free time? I like to cut wood, spend time with my kids playing sports, reading books, playing chess. I like to talk to my wife and laugh with her. Why would you like to learn about a foreign culture? I like to watch people and try and figure out why they do what they do. What would like to do in your life that could contribute to society?Foremost I want to be a good husband and father and strive to live the gospel in such a way that I can remain happy throughout my life. I want to teach my children how they can succeed in life and help them along.