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Introductions

  • Andrea and Asia are introduced to each other.
    • Asia is studying in New Jersey but originally from Canada.
    • Andrea is from Cali, Colombia.

Locations and Backgrounds

  • Asia mentions being from Vancouver.
    • Vancouver is described as beautiful, with mountains and the sea.
  • Andrea mentions a mutual friend, Lucía, who lives in Vancouver.

Living Preferences

  • If given a choice, Asia would like to live in London, as she enjoyed her exchange program there.
  • Andrea agrees and thinks London looks good in photos and videos.

Session Context

  • This is identified as their seventh session of "New Hammery."
  • Discussion of topics from session 7, focusing on hypotheses and conditional sentences.

Career Aspirations

  • Asia expresses interest in her current job but would like to be an illustrator in the future.
  • Andrea enjoys her various studies in business, particularly in finance and real estate, while also concentrating on Spanish.
    • Andrea notes that she does not like science or the medical field.

Language Skills

  • Asia speaks six languages and wishes to learn Mandarin due to its relevance in business.
  • Andrea shares her language skills: Croatian, Serbian, Russian, English, French, and Spanish.
    • Notes that her family speaks multiple languages, which is common in her family.
  • Exploration of the importance of multilingualism in today's business environment.

Travel Interests

  • Asia expresses a desire to travel to Mexico and Asia, particularly Japan and Korea, to experience their culture and cuisine.
  • Andrea reveals extensive travel experience, mentioning she has visited 16-18 countries, including Japan and Germany.

Reflections on the Past

  • Discussion about what they would tell their past selves:
    • Asia would encourage her past self to engage more in exchanges.
    • Specific mention of her experiences in Cádiz, Spain, and London.
  • The conversation includes thoughts on potential changes to their past.
    • Neither expresses a desire to change anything, indicating contentment with their lives.

Social Life

  • Asia mentions many friends from different countries, with one close friend from Sydney, Australia.
  • Discussion about the qualities of an ideal friend, emphasizing fun, humor, and a love for travel.

Dinner with Famous People

  • Asia contemplates having dinner with famous musicians such as Elton John or Freddie Mercury, expressing a desire to learn about their lives and the music industry.

Cultural Observations

  • Andrea shares her favorite aspect of living in Colombia—diversity of culture, food, and regional languages.
  • Andrea contrasts this with her observations of life in the USA, noting that different states feel like different countries.
  • The importance of possessing a passport in the USA is highlighted, as many friends of Andrea do not have one, which surprises her.

Future Career Plans

  • Andrea considers a future in real estate and mentions the potential financial benefits.
  • Asia's preference for living and working in larger cities in the USA or London is acknowledged.

Weekend Plans

  • Both discuss plans for the day: studying, working, and possibly socializing with friends.

Language Learning

  • Asia provides advice for beginner Spanish students.
    • Emphasizes the importance of language placement tests in universities.
  • Andrea's Spanish proficiency is praised.

Closing Remarks

  • Both express satisfaction with the conversation.
  • Andrea wishes Asia a good week and looks forward to their next meeting.