I am very excited!
It seems the beginning of my trip has already begun. Today my "cultural assistant" Luis (which is really just a fancy title for "campus buddy") sent me a facebook message!* It was such a wonderful surprise, that we immediately began connecting via facebook chat. From the sounds of it, we share a number of similar interests! The neatest part is that he is as fascinated by U.S. culture as I am by Mexican culture.
I am so delighted that Luis sent me a personal message! I have been a little nervous about not knowing anyone and making new friends, yet Luis helped to ease my nerves.
I hope that our friendship is the first of many new relationships!
*Hola Ana! Me da mucho gusto el saber que vendrás a vivir este semestre a esta hermosa ciudad de Xalapa :-).Mi nombre es Luis Daniel y seré tu asistente cultural durante tu estancia en Xalapa. La escuela para estudiantes extranjeros me ah asignado como tu tutor para ayudarte en lo que necesites en México pero también quiero que sepas que el objetivo de este programa no es el de ser como un tutor o algún maestro, sino el que tu y yo seamos amigos y que aprendas tanto de mi cultura como del idioma. Yo eh trabajado como tutor de estudiantes por mas de 5 años y eh aprendido mucho de tu cultura por eso pienso que no sera difícil que tu y yo seamos buenos amigos :-)
Si tienes alguna duda sobre xalapa no dudes en preguntarme, If you have problems with Spanish don't worry I speak English and I understand it very well so we can talk in both ways if it's necessary. I won't tell you more things about me until we meet the next Monday in the orientation session and don't worry I'll be there and we will be able to speak more in Spanish and don't be afraid that you won't learn spanish with me because I won't speak english with you unless that you want to ;-)
Espero que tengas un muy buen viaje y nos vemos pronto.
Welcome to Xalapa! Bienvenida a Xalapa!
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