HomeMy WebLinkAbout0048 By Aphline Wao tries. "America is riled with tech-
Whether they visit as ex- nology and abundance which is
change students or move here A • • nothing like my country. We are
permanently, many students bring not very technological advanced
strong traditions and customs with or rich, but still it is a beautiful
them. They share with us their hob- Students from different counties are bringing the country of adventure," said Eu-
bies and love of their countries, world to our small town. nice Lavaly about her home in
Even though there are Sierra Leone.
many similarities in cultures, the Most of these students
school systems are stricter in their countries. For example, students admire the natural beauty of their countries created with many types
wear uniforms. Also, the students stay in their assigned class while of natural recourses such as animals, mountains, rocks and oceans
teachers move from room to room. which make even the poorest country seem amazing.
The United States is rich compared to many of these coun-
1] soccer no matter where
There isn't a big difference in the way Karl
Kroh dresses now or the way he dressed -
in Haiti(soccer attire)because soccer is
popular in both places.
2]enjoying the view _
While visiting her country,Stephanie
Schlageter enjoys the Venezuela environ- ++'w
ment and scenery.
3] conflicted in her career pat -
Being one of the top art students at our
school, Eunice Lavaly(originally from
Sierra Leone)enjoys art and literature but
sees herself as a future business woma
4] speaking their language
Following cultural characteristics is very
important in Kenya,therefore, Rainas Wao
grew up assimilating the acts and speaking
the Luo language.
5] dancing as a hobby
Young Eduardo Caro Moya enjoys a tradi-
tional Mexican dance which happens to be
one of his favorite past times.
6] Kazabhstan's national sport
Considering wrestling is his country's
national sport, it is no wonder Adlet
Karatayev excels at it here.