MEEES People!

I reread a few of my blog entries and noticed a) my writing can use a little help b) I have used this bulleted style before and c) I haven't written about who any of the people in the program are. Sadly I don't have pictures of everyone but I do know their names nationalities and the noise they make when tickled. Also I felt like we were getting a little too close so I decided to distance myself by putting up pictures that I know they will hate. Enjoy!


Left: Romain-Portuguese/best hair- All around great guy adds a spark to any social event unless someone makes the terrible mistake of attempting to speak with him in Spanish.


Right: Gary-Irish/best embodiment of national stereotype- Lets just say this man enjoys the occasional beer! He also has a great sense of humor and should find the above joke incredibly hilarious probably retorting with some patriotic slam on me.


Left: Sanja-Crotian/best German- I would have put best liar but recently I found out that she was not lying about speaking German and apparently doesn't even have a hint of an accent. Bravo Sanja!

Center: Enrique-Costa Rican/most fitting photographic placement- The center of excitement and fun Enrique is always up for anything. He is an excellent room mate and makes some killer eggs! Shares the life motto of work smarter not harder.

Right: Melissa-American/best northern accent- I honestly didn't believe in northern accents until I met Melissa, I mean wow! She also is very used to engineering boys and is great to joke around with. I am afraid to say it but I think I might be making friends with a yankee!


Left: Deng-Chinese/commands the most attention- Don't let her soft voice fool you, she is one feisty little lady.


Center: Chen-Chinese/most likely to accidentally make you laugh- He says things to me like "You drink a lot of water. It is very useful. Especially with breakfast." and "I am worried I will get sick. I am very weak and tired." He does all of this with an extremely animated expression on his face I wish I could bottle him up and take him with me everywhere.


Right in green: Andreas Greek/best tour guide ever- I know it must be difficult for him to have to lug us around all the time but we really wouldn't be able to function without him. He gives us rides around town and has helped with all of the paperwork that we have to complete for the visa which he doesn't even need. Also knows his way around the basketball court.

Left: Tamara-Costa Rican/most passionate- She is quick to break out in a song , enjoy a good laugh, or spark a fierce debate. You can bet that anything involving Tamara will have a little extra spice. (no ethnic pun intended)


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Mohammad-Iranian/most helpful- This guy knows how to get things done. He doesn't speak any of the language but knows how to do everything from go to the various ancient ruins to set up your computer account with the university.

Neghar- Iranian/most likely to write the book on civil engineering- She knows almost everything about the field. Quick to correct the professors and to follow along with mind exhausting derivations this girl has it all. She has found her passion and is sticking with it.