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Oct. 29, 2003 |
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Ive been taking Italian since I was a freshman. This past Tuesday 22 students from Assisi, Italy came to visit San Francisco. I got a chance to talk to a few of them, honing my Italian skills and getting their opinions on a few questions for The Lowell.
Interview with Cristian Iosco, age 18, from Assisi, Italy
Q: What do you think of America so far; have you been here before?
A: It is contradictory, but I love it. No Ive never been here before.
Q: What do you think of President George W. Bush?
A: He is too egotistic and doesnt understand other peoples problems; he only thinks of his country and his economy.
Q: What do you think about the Governator?
A: He is charismatic, but I dont understand how his experience acting will benefit him in governing. He has absolutely no experience or preparation for politics.
Q: When you got to Lowell a few students remarked that they wanted to smoke; what did you want to smoke and did you manage to?
A: That wasnt me; I dont smoke.
Q: Do you like to go to clubs and get drunk?
A: Yes, we drink, drink, drink and drink; we do it with friends, as well as with family.
Q: Who is more attractive, the Italian girls/guys or the American girls/guys?
A: Its a different beauty; here there are some very nice women.
Q: What do you think of the food that youve eaten so far?
A: Its very different, and I hope to adapt to the food.
Q: How is fashion different in Italy?
A: We wear much tighter clothes because they fit better. Tight jeans, shirts and jackets. A few people dress in baggy clothes but not very many.
Interview with Beatrice Giubilei, age 17, from Assisi, Italy:
Q: What do you think of America so far; have you been here before?
A: Its very pretty, but its also very different. I havent really seen enough to tell you, but so far the trip has been fun.
Q: What do you think of President George W. Bush?
A: He only thinks about America and American interests, especially the American economy.
Q: What do you think about the Governator?
A: (laughs) Hes an actor, not a politician. The cinema is not a government office. I cant see how they are related.
Q: When you got to Lowell a few students remarked that they wanted to smoke; what did you want to smoke and did you manage to?
A: Most of my friends do, but I dont; it seems pointless.
Q: Who is more attractive, the Italian girls/guys or the American girls/guys?
A: As a whole there arent good-looking guys hereone or two, but thats it. Some Italians are very pretty but some are horrible (whispers and points)like the guy over there.
Q: What do you think of the food that youve eaten so far?
A: Theres a lot of butter in the food here, and its very filling, but it doesnt taste bad.
Q: How is fashion different in italy?
A: People have a very different style here, in Italy all of our clothes are streamlined and close to the body.
A few people wear baggy clothes but not as baggy as your pants. |
