Zoe CP (IE) #1

So, instead of doing the traditional conversation partner meetings, I opted to join Ramin's class every Thursday. After just the first meeting, I can already tell that I made the right decision in doing so! This first session could be described as "speed friending," where we got to spend about fifteen minutes getting to know a CIES student, then switch and get to know a new one! I met three people from Saudi Arabia and one girl from Venezuela, and I learned a lot! Apparently Venezuela is not a good place to be right now, which was very sad to hear. I also learned that chemical and mechanical engineering are among the most popular fields of study in Saudi Arabia, and that women aren't allowed to drive there, AND that alcohol is ILLEGAL! It would be an understatement to say that my life would be very different if I grew up in Saudi Arabia! Everyone that I met was extremely nice and very happy to be at Florida State, and I'm very excited for next week's session!