Saimir Hyskaj

On the 31 March we had a pannel from a team made up by 7 members from the USA.

1) Rebeca from the state of Colorado(rubik)
2) Steaffany from Alabama(peskopi)
3) Allan from New York(gjirokastra)
4) Travis from Texas(vlore)
5) Brad from Arizona(rubik)
6) Melany from Washington State(jal)
7) Amy from Minnesota

The first impression i got from the panel, was that each of them was coming from a different state of the USA, but each of them was so different in many aspects.
The first was their accent, we could see how different was their way of talking, we could distinct the south from the north accent.
Each off them had a specific personality, and the impresion that they had lived different lives.
Some of the questions we asked to the panel:

• Do you think the americans are more reserved than the british culture?
  
• Do you guys feel more safe here in Albania than in the States, after the midnight?
• What is one of the features of your city you guys can identifies your self with?
• What is your impression you guys have when albanians hug, touch or kiss you 4 times on your cheeks?
• What is your attitude towards the emigants from other states that emigrate in the USA?
• When is the first time you guys have heard about Albania?
• What you think about albania culture

1. They didnt have any clear idea on this topic-but Amy thought the british are more reserved or is a bit difficult to give the full answer.
2. They ansewer was "YES", but they were not confortable at 100%
3. Allan from N.York said the N.City is the center of the world. They had diversity of cultures, languages.
   

• Trevis said in Texas is a city of majority and minority. many streets have spanish writings on the streets, and there are many hyspanic people and is the second biggest state in the USA.
• Rose explained that her city was famous for the ocean, and was the city where the NIRVANA group come from
• Beca came from Colorado, the place of the highest mountains, so it best goes for the beauty of nature
  
• Brad, talked about his city, had many spanish, was quite a place for bull racing.
  
• Stefany said her town was a religious one, more conservative town

4) it was ackward to them, but now they are getting used to it and they like our hospitality.
5) They said if the emigrants were legal in the States everything was fine to them. we try to support them, welcome them
6) Only Allan had 2 albanians neighboors in his building, but he had no idea where Albania was in the world.
7)They all thought albanians are very hospitable, kind, they were impressed how the albanians like to buy the coffess for everyone in the table.

I really appreciated the panel, the way how the talked went, it would be much better if we as students would listen and respect more the visitors. I liked their way of free thinking, being opened, directed people, indipendent, willing to share their own experiences and being very helpfull to the youngs here. I want to thank them for briliante and helpfull opinions.

I would love to have other opportunities where i will get other chances to talk and practise my english, otherwise i can loose it.