Interview with Eva, Germany

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By Klara Keysendal, Sweden

1.What’s your name?
My name is Eva Wipplinger

2. Where are you from?
I’m from a city called Passau which is located in the south part of Germany, close to Austria

3. How long have you been in Santa Barbara? And how long will you stay?
I have been here for five weeks and will stay here for seven more weeks

4. Do you live in a host family or a home share? Do you like it?
I live in a host family and I really like it

5. Do you live with other students?
Yes, I do. I live with two other students, one from Japan and one from Switzerland

6. How would your friends describe you in three words?
Crazy, helpful, I don’t know the third one

7. Have you been in America before?
No, this is my first time

8. What did you do this weekend?
Me and my host family went to Cloud 10, which is a small park, and we had a BBQ with the family

9. Do you have any plans for this summer?
Yes, I have to study before school start, and me and my friend will travel to Italy

10. What do you think you will do in five years?
In five years I’m 21 years old, I hope to have a good job, have my own apartment and maybe have a dog

11. Describe your dream vacation with five words?
My dream vacation is to Florida or Africa. Five words to describe would be beach, friends, sun, having fun and food

12. What’s your dream job?
I don’t have a specific job but I would like to work with people and not work on the weekends

13. How do you spend your free time?
I’m with friends and having dance lessons

14. What is your best childhood memory?
It was seven years ago, me and my best friend travel to London for three days with our parents

15. If you won the lottery, what would you do?
Have a big swimming pool, travel a lot, of course save money for the future, and buy a big house

Interview with a Funny Swedish Girl

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Jeni Kuruthukulangara, Switzerland

Interview with Josefin Groth, Sweden:

What are you most proud about?
I am most proud of my family.

Do you believe in love at first sight?
Yes I do. This actually happened to me.

Which is the one job in the world that you would love to do?
I would like to work for a NGO to help starving and poor children.

How do you spend your spare time?
I like to watch TV shows.

Where do you see yourself in five years time?
I would like to have a family with children.

If you have got six months to live, what will you do first?
I will be travelling around the world and force my family and friends to come with me (hehe).

What makes you laugh?
Probably everything. Yeah almost everything.

Are you a morning person or a night person?
Oh definitively a night person.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
That would be in California.

If you could travel back through time, what one mistake would you correct in life?
I will give myself a good speech.

Do you believe a cup is half empty or half full?
I believe a cup is half full.

Into which personality’s shoes would you like to step for a day?
I would love to be Jennifer Aniston and the US president for one day.

Would you like to climb a mountain or trek across a desert?
I have already climbed a mountain so I will trek desert.

What was your best weekend this year?
The weekend before I left for California.

Do you snore?
Yes, I do like a man.

What is the most adventurous thing you have ever done?
Travelling around the world by myself.

What is your favorite takeaway meal?
Mc donalds

If you have three wishes, what would they be?
To have a lot of money to pay off my debts, stay healthy to have always a good body, have a happy life

Are you repair your stuff yourself or call an expert?
I will call someone.

Which animal would you like to be?
A dog or a panda, I want to be cuddled.

Interview of an EF student, Daan Klein Schiphrost

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Lysiane Sublet – Switzerland

What’s your name and where do you come from?
I’m Daan and I come from Holland.

What’s your favorite series?
Game of Thrones

If you could be one of the characters of these series which one would you be?
Jon Snow, because he is the best and he is alive.

Where did you party last weekend?
IV and the beach

Do you prefer to party in Santa Barbara or in your country?
Here in Santa Barbara, because of all the strange people, that’s so crazy.

If aliens come tonight to visit you, what would you do?
Get fucked up with them, drink beer.

What’s your biggest fear?
To be alone.

If you could do anything you want to for one day, without consequences, what would you do?
To rob a bank and keep the money.

If you could spend one day with one known person, who would it be?
Melanie Iglesias.

Where would you take this known person for the day?
On an island where no one lives.

Do you often lie? If yes what’s your more common lie?
No.

What is the last book you read?
Harry Potter, like 6 years ago.

What’s your dream job?
Work on Wall Street.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In Wall Street, I hope. In New York in a penthouse.

Do you want to get married and have children or do you prefer a lifestyle less traditional?
Get married and have children.

Do you prefer chill nights or party nights?
Party!

Kumamoto Earthquake

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Karen Nakano,Japan

The two big earthquakes hit Kumamoto city of Kumamoto prefecture in Japan. First was April 14, magnitude 6.2 at 21:26 Japan standard time and next was April 16, it was main one and magnitude 7.0 at 01:25. It was midnight so everyone was sleeping when this big earthquake hit, as a result a lot of people were buried alive. There are residences for university student in Kumamoto and over 10 students were buried alive. A lot of students rescued each other but some people are still in destroyed residence. Least 49 people were died and injured about 3000 because of these earthquakes. Also more than 44000 people have been evacuated from their houses in Kumamoto.

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Now big problem in areas affected by these earthquakes is that support materials are very shortage. Absolutely foods and water people the most need, almost houses were destroyed so they don’t have everything need for live such as blankets, paper, towels and diapers for child even houses. Now a lot of companies, volunteer organization and even individual people around Japan send many support materials on the other hand it is not enough. Some people waited 2 hours to get small rice ball. Everyone is on the line to get something with afraid for many earthquakes.

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I was impressed by this picture. A woman is protecting her child into destroyed house of rubble. First when rescue team found this mother, they could not realize child into her arm because she wrapped her child in blanket and lied curled up for protect but after they helped mother and her child, mother was died but child was alive yet. One of rescue teammates found phone in this blanket with child. There is one message from mother “If you are still alive, please remember that how I loved you.” This message was read by everyone around there and impressed them.

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Disaster such as earthquake destroys houses, buildings, families and everything and a lot of people are dead. It is really sad and we cannot expect before this but after serious disaster, a lot of people around Japan help for them although it is not enough. I hope many people will be rescued and helped and there will be good condition as soon as possible.

 

Kobe Bryant

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Daphne Lee, Taiwan

The legendary player after Michael Jordan,  Kobe Bryant, retired after his final game against Utah jazz on April 13th, 2016. Even in his last game, he scored 60 points and drew a perfect ending of his basketball career.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as a son of former NBA player Joe Bryant, Kobe Bryant started to play basketball at the age of 3.  When he was six, his father left the NBA and moved to Rieti in Italy to continue playing professional basketball, which is when Kobe learned to speak fluent Italian. During the summer, Kobe would go back to America to play in basketball summer league. Kobe’s favorite team when he grew up was the Lakers, which he served in when he played in NBA. In 1991 when his father retired from playing basketball, the family moved back to America.

Kobe started his success at his young age. During his junior year, he averaged 31.1 points, 10.4 rebounds which made he named as the ’Pennsylvania Player of the Year’. In his senior year in high school, he led his team to their first state championship in 53 years. In 1996, his talent has been seen and was selected to play for the L.A. Lakers. At that time, he was 18 years and 72 days old, the youngest player ever to play in a NBA game. As his performance improved, he get to play longer and longer in the game. In 1999, he became a part of the All-NBA, All defensive and All-Star teams.

Kobe had set tons of records and won lots of awards. With no doubt, his success came from his hard work and his crazy passion for basketball. When he injured his right shoulder in the game, he started to shoot with his left arm. In the break when his coach asked him why instead of asking a break he shot with his left hand, he answered: “God gave us two arms.” Another interesting story is that when he torn his Achilles tendon and was forced to rest from games, the only thing he wanted to know is how fast would he be able to return to the basketball court.

Now that Kobe had retired, he planned to go to Italy and establish a center to teach young players basketball skills. He will keep on working out, stay in good shape and stay active. “It’s important from a healthy perspective and also to maintain a schedule.” He said.

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Johannes Von Leitner, Germany

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By Sebastian Carlosama, Colombia

Where do you live?

Germany

Who is your favorite singer?

Maekes

If you had the opportunity to choose between being a woman or a man, would you still be a man?

Sure

Do you have siblings?

2 older sisters

Which is your favorite historical moment?

The time of King Cesar

Do you have a car?

Yes, a Volkswagen

Do you enjoy usa?

yes a lot

Do you know how to ride a bike?

Yes

If you had a desire for anything, what would you wish?

A big house, with friends

Do you think Trump should be president?

No

Interview with Sebastian Carlosama

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~by Johannes Enz von Leitner, Germany/Hannover

What is your favorite song at the moment?

“I took a pill in Ibiza”

What would you buy if you had enough money?

“An Island”

What is your favorite sport, which team?

“Basketball ; Barcelona”

How long have you owned a smartphone?

“5 years”

When did you graduate, what school?

“In 2015; high school”

Do you have siblings?

“No I am a lonely child :’(“

What was the best thing you have done in your life?

“Graduation of high school”

What are you planning to do in the future?

“Finish university”

Do you have a driver’s license?

“Yes”

Do you enjoy driving a car?

“Yeah”

Do you know how to ride a horse?

“Not really, No”

Do you enjoy being out in the sun?

“Yeah I like it”

~Sebastian Carlosama, Columbia

About

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Charline Cammers is from Belgium and 21 years old. She will stay in Santa Barbara until May.

She started her academic year after she had finished her studies at the university. She did her graduate degree in teaching at the elementary school level, but she now is trying to find something different because she does not want to be a teacher anymore. Children can be very exhausting. In her free time, she likes to draw, especially women. She also used to play basketball, but she had to quit because of her studies. Charline is a very nice and warm hearted person.

According to her, the most disgusting food she has ever eaten was in Santa Barbara. She really does not like white beans.  Her weirdest travel destination so far was also in the United States as well, San Francisco. She thinks the roads there a very different because they are so steep and unusual. She thinks that this is crazy.

The hardest decision she ever had to make was probably to leave her family and friends and move to Santa Barbara for eight months. We think that was a hard decision for all of us. Her most impressive adventure so far was related to her academic year. Leaving her family and friends and taking the long flight alone to come to the United States was not easy. She was afraid to miss the plane or that no one would pick her up from the airport and she would not know where she was going as well. Everything was different as she expected it to be.

By Ute Weidinger, 18, Germany

Interview about Miriam

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by Catherine Sodar – Belgium

Miriam is 25 years old and she comes from Barcelona, Spain. She is a tourism agent but she is also studying communication to become a travel journalist. She wants to travel a lot and to see different countries and cultures. She is an open minded person and for her, English is an important skill to communicate with other people, to travel and to work because it’s a good opportunity to meet new people and cultures.

She will stay here for 3 weeks only, because she has to return to work in Spain. First, she worried about the safety in America because everyone can have a gun, but now she isn’t afraid anymore because Santa Barbara is a really safe and it doesn’t seem very dangerous. She is very happy to be here because the American people are very friendly and helpful.

While she is here, her aims are to improve her English for her job, but her life goals are to become a travel  journalist for a magazine. Money isn’t that important because she just want to do something what she loves and that is traveling. She would like to go to Japan and Thailand because they have completely different types of cultures. Her dream is to swim with dolphins but she doesn’t really want to do it if it would contribute to the imprisonment of them.

Before she came to America she went to a few different countries in Europe :

  • France; She lived there for 7 months.
  • Italy : Miriam really like this country.
  • England
  • Tunis
  • United States : for holidays.
  • Brazil
  • Belgium ; to study at the English Academy in Spa for 3 months.

She told me that when I come to her country and especially to her city, Barcelona, I have to visit absolutely the Gaudi Park and also see all the Gaudi architecture. She appreciates  walking in the little streets of Barcelona where are many bars, cafes and little shops. I think it could be wonderful to get lost in her city. I have heard a lot of great things about Barcelona.

She went to Liege six years ago to go to the English Academy and it’s the city where I live in Belgium. There she also learnt a lot of English. She’s now an independent tourist guide but she is studying communication : marketing, languages and journalism.

Viviane Meyer

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By Emmi Zoccolan, French section of Switzerland.

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Viviane Meyer is a nineteen year old Swiss girl. She is from Zurich and she speaks Swiss-German. Her parents are from Bern and she has a younger sister who is seventeen years old and works with children. Viviane finished high school before coming to Santa Barbara and after her trip here, she wants to study Economics at the University of Zurich. Her hobby is handball; she has played for twelve years now.

She chose Santa Barbara because she knew some people who were here before and told her that it was really amazing.  Furthermore, she thinks it is better to live in a smaller city like Santa Barbara than in a bigger city, like Los Angeles, because you can go everywhere and you do not need a car. Everything is near and accessible. Even if she feels good in the United States, she feels a little bit homesick; she especially misses the food from Switzerland, like the fondue and definitely her bed. According to her, the biggest difference between Switzerland and Santa Barbara is that here everything is within walking distance. Although, if you want to go to another city, like in San Diego, you need to plan. You cannot just go there, because you need to rent a car and book a hotel. In Switzerland, it is really different because it is a small country; so if you want to go in another city you can just take the car and be in the nearest city in less than one hour. In addition, she likes the fact that the stores stay open in Santa Barbara until 10p.m. because in her country they close earlier.

Viviane has already been to a lot of countries, but China was the most exciting experience she has had so far. She went to Shanghai for two weeks and compared to other European countries, China has a completely difference lifestyle. She said it was interesting to see how people live there and how it is so different from our lifestyle in Europe. She noticed that America is also different form Switzerland, but it was even more different than China. The most beautiful place she has been to is Croatia; she has been there three times already and she loved it. For her it is the most beautiful place she has seen because the water is clean and the landscapes are stunning. Moreover, she liked the fact that there are not sandy beaches and she did not have sand everywhere when she went home. She wishes to visit more Asian countries in the future, especially Vietnam. Perhaps she will take a trip to South America also.