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.