Sarah

Hello everyone. My name is Sarah and I'm an English language teacher at the University of Padova in Italy. Click on the audio file to hear my introduction.

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I've put a picture of me and my two boys in the beautiful Colli Euganei just outside Padova. I can't wait to get to know everyone on the wiki!

Latifah Troncelliti

Salve! Da parecchi anni io insegno italiano negli Stati Uniti. Quest'anno sono a New Orleans. Ascoltate la mia voce nella presentazione qui sotto.

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Spring 2007

Maria Chiara Depellegrin

Hello Everybody,

I am Marco, I am 23 years old and I live in Cadoneghe, a small town near Padua. I am attending the second year of "lingue per la comunicazione internazionale" and I am trying to graduate in Spanish and English.

I also work every day as a trainer in a gym, also if at first sight I don't seem precisely like a Schwarzenegger: I like very much this job because I can speak with a lot of people that are there in their spare time, so this means that they are there to work but also to have the chance to joke and have good time (even if not all clients are perfectly kind!). I obviously like to make sport and stay with other people in my spare time, for example during the weekend when me and my friends meet to go out and have a drink or eat something together.

That's all, folks!

Marco

Barbara Cavazzina

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Ciao! Mi Chiamo Timothy Brenner. Sono studente all'università Tulane a New Orleans, Louisiana. Originariamente ero di Guilford, Connecticut; ma mia mamma ha traslocato a Fort Worth, Texas quattro mesi fa. Ho tre fratelli e due sorelle, ma sono più vecchi e hanno i loro propri bambini. A Tulane, studio molte materie, ma mi concentro nelle scienze politiche e nella filosofia. Spero di essere avvocato di relazioni internazionali dopo Tulane. Mi piace imparare molte lingue, e questo è il motivo per cui studio l'italiano. Prima dell'università, ho studiato lo spagnolo nel liceo per quattro anni, e ho studiato l'irlandese-gaelico all'università Yale a New Haven, Connecticut per due semestri.Al di fuori dello studio, mi piace fare molte attività varie. Gioco spesso a calcio ed a pallacanestro con i miei amici. Al liceo, sono stato un membro della squadra di scherma per tre anni. Posso usare due armi di scherma: "foil" ed "epee". Durante i campionati di scherma, ho visto molti film con i giocatori europei, inclusi i giocatori Italiani. Gli Italiani sono bravi giocatori in tutti gli sport! Oltre agli sport, viaggio sempre; un giorno spero di vedere tutto il mondo. Sono andato in Svizzera, Italia, Grecia, Germania, ed Irlanda due anni fa. Voglio andare in Sud Africa, Costa Rica, e Cina molto presto; forse dopo l'università, durante un'estate. Mi interessa ascoltare la musica, specialmente: All-American Rejects, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Something Corporate, Coldplay, e molti altri. I miei tipi preferiti di musica sono country e rock, ma mi piace anche la musica per ballare. Mi piace andare al bar qualche volta, ma soltanto durante il week-end perchè studio spesso nella settimana. Il mio bar preferito si chiama "Uptown Cajun" a New Orleans. È una atmosfera straordinaria con molti studenti dell'università che si divertono e chiacchierano della vita. Durante il week-end, mi piace ballare anche nel "Quartiere Francese", specialmente nella strada "Bourbon". New Orleans è una città meravigliosa con molto da fare!Ecco una mia fotographia al bar "Uptown Cajun" a New Orleans!

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Hi people!

I'm Giorgia and I'm 23. I'm a fifth-year-student at the University of Padua. I graduated in 2005 in "Mediazione linguistica e culturale" and now I'm keeping on studying French and English in the course "lingue straniere per la comunicazione internazionale"; I really hope I will graduate myself this year (or at least next year!!). I live in Mestre...Do you konw Mestre? It's ten minutes far from Venice... I'm sure you all know Venice!! Isn't it true??

Above you can see one of my photos...this was made during my 23th birthday last year!

I'm really excited about this new adventure ...I hope this exchange will be useful and stimulating for everyone! Well, see you soon! Bye, Giorgia.

Hello everybody!

My name is Barbara, I'm 24 years old and I live in Marcon, a little town near Venice. I'm attendig my last year of Specialistica in "Foreign Languages for the International Communication" at the University of Padua. As regards my hobbies I like reading, travelling, listening to music, and dancing in the disco. In my spare time I do aerobics and I like going out with my friends.

Well guys, that's all for the moment!

See you soon!

Bye, Barbara

Hello world!

This is me, Maria Chiara. I am 23 and I live in Marghera, near Venice, but I study in Padua. Since it takes just 20 minutes by train to reach this beautiful city, I commute between my home and Padua

• whenever there is lesson. Given that travelling is one of my great passions, as far as I’m concerned this kind of life is not so bad (just a bit humdrum!) but maybe many other students deeply disagree with me… I’m attending the second and final year of the specialist degree course “Lingue straniere per la comunicazione internazionale”. I study Spanish and English. If everything goes on properly, I will take my degree in July. For my thesis I’m translating a novel by a young Basque author from Spanish into Italian. Translating is an activity I really like, something that relaxes and satisfies me. I like finding out problems, thinking carefully about them, even for some days, and finally solving them, or at least I try to do so… That way I do not let my brains rust! I’d like to work as a translator in the future.My family, in particular my mother – who is also a very good friend – and my two nephews – Lorenzo, 6 years old, and Matteo, just three months old – as well as my boyfriend Thomas are all my life. I am quite outgoing, I love dealing with people, cultivate good friendships but, most of all, meeting new people all over the world. So… I look forward to this online exchange starting up!See you soon,Maria Chiara

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  Francesca Dal Ben

HI FRIENDS!!! I am Francesca, I come from Tregnago, a little village in the countryside near Verona (Romeo and Juliet’s town). I am attending my second year of Specialistica in Foreign Languages and International Communication at the University of Padua. I live in Padua in an apartment with four fantastic girls. Just few things to describe my character: I am a dynamic person, I love travelling and meeting people; my favourite sports are jogging, aerobics and swimming. I also love nature and pets (especially dogs!). I think that this exchange represents a fantastic opportunity to meet new people who live in the other side of the world, build a friendship and exchange opinions and interests while at the same time practicing a foreign language. I read that many of you’d like to come to Rome, I agree with you: Rome is the capital of Europe but you can’t miss the opportunity of visiting Verona, Padua and Venice, they are really fantastic!!

That's all for the moment,

Francesca DB

Alice Albini

Hi everyone!My name’s Alice -not the blonde one from the Disney movie as you can see from the photo - I’m 25 and I live in a small town near Padova. I’m attending the second and final year of the specialist degree course “Lingue straniere per la comunicazione internazionale” and the languages I study are Spanish and English even if I speak French as well.

What do I like to do in my spare time? Like most of the people in the world I like going out with my friends, listening to music, reading and so on, but my biggest passion are sport, rugby in particular, and I spend many hours watching TV series on TV, of course…I’m really addicted!!

I love rugby because my father was a rugby player and I grew up in strict contact with this sport. Although I’m Italian, (please, don’t misunderstand me, I’m proud of my Italian National Team) my favourite team is New Zealand, the "All Blacks": they are called in this way because their uniforms are entirely black.

That’s all for the moment.

Cheers

Alice

Susanne March

Hi everyone!

My name is Susanne and I come from the little province Bolzano, which is situated in the most northern part of Italy on the border to Austria and Switzerland. In this province the majority of people speak German and that is the reason why my name does not really sound like a typical Italian name . I speak German with my parents at home, but with most of my friends I speak Italian. When I started university five years ago, I moved to Padova and I did not find it hard to settle in: Padova is a beautiful city, I get on well with my flatmates and I have a lot of fun with my friends.

During the last semester, I was studing in Madrid (Spain) as an Erasmus student and it was a great experience. I met a lot of people fom all over the world (of course also Americans) and we had a lot of fun together. The thing I like most is travelling, because it gives you the chance to meet and interact with people from different countries who have a different cultural background. Im my spare time I like going out with my friends, listening to music, swimming, etc. .

That is all for the moment! Hope to see you soon on Skype!!!!

Susanne

Lara Sbampato

Hello guys!

I'm Lara and I live in Sanguinetto a very very small village near Verona but I study English and German for International communication at Padua. This is the last year of University and honestly I'm quite tired of studying I hope to start working as soon as possible possibly in tourism.

In my free time I like reading Japanese comics (manga), role-playing games such as HeroScape and Dungeous and Dragons and epic movies like The Lord of the Rings but my favourite saga is Star Wars, I love Dart Vader!

I don't practise any sport however I love going out for a walk with my boyfriend ( on the contrary he's very sporty) especially in the mountains like for example on Monte Baldo or on the Carega that are two groups of mountains between Lake Garda and Verona.

Well, that's all for the moment

See you soon

Lara

Francesca Leorato and Lara Sbampato

Francesca Leorato

Hello everybody!

My name is Francesca and I'm studying English and French at the University of Padova.

I spent three years at the University of Verone, where I graduated in 2005 and, then, I decided to move to Padova for two years to conclude my studies.

I live in Angiari, a small village near Verona. I'm sure you know Verona, the city of love and Romeo and Juliet. I hope you'll get the opportunity of visiting it because it is much more than what Shakespeare shows us: its atmosphere is unique!

After university, I would like to work in tourism, probably as a travel agent. I think it will be great to plan people's holidays and find out new places to visit.

In my spare time, I love going out with my friends and boyfriend, drinking and talking with them.

I'm not a real sportswoman, but I like swimming and walking; sometimes, in summer, I even play football with my friends.

But now, I want to know something more about you. I believe we are starting a stimulating experience together and I really look forward to know all of you.

See you soon, guys.

Francesca

Alice Lonardi

Hi there everyone!!!

My name is Alice and I'm a student at the University of Padova where I'm studying English and German trying to learn Dutch too I'm very interested in how languages are used by native speakers, in how dialects survive within the local communities and in how non-native speakers succeed in learning foreign languages.

I live in a small village which is just in the heart of three beautiful places that are fond tradition for tourists: Verona, Mantova and Lake Garda. I hope to gain tourism job opportunities in my future life so I will have the chance to promote worldwide my native surroundings too

In my free time I like doing sports: I play volleyball, I cycle nearby and I've only recently discovered a passion for mountain biking. I saw under http://bike.tulane.edu/ that you're very well organized for bicycling in New Orleans... that sounds great

I'm really looking forward to know you all

Alice

Hi there!!!

I'm Isabella. I am 23 years old and I live in Vicenza. I'm studying Foreign Languages ( English, German, Spanish) at the University of Padua. I'm very excited to know all of you American students!!

As I have already mentioned, I live in Vicenza with my mother, my brother (when he is not around the world) and my dog Arturo. In my spare time I love to go out with my friends or with my boyfriend and his friends. This is my favorite hobby especially during the weekends. From Monday to Thursday instead most of my friends are away because they study in another city so I like to just stay at home to watch movies or go around to parks wih my dog. Once or twice a week (it depends on how much time I have) I look after a five-year-old and should also teach him some English but he doesn't show much interest about the subject. For the rest of the time I am at university or in a train going to or coming back from Padua.

I also love to travel when I can do it. I have lived in South America and have gone for a holiday to Germany and France and next week I'm going with two friends of mine to Barcelona!!! However, I also love to visit Italy..it's a beautiful country. Verona and Rome are my favorite cities and of course I love Sardinia and the peolpe who live there, but I like it especially during the months when it is not full of turists.

Well, I can't wait to know some new interesting people!!

Ciao! Mi chiamo Gillian Rich e’ ho 19 anni. Sono di Morgantown West Virginia, ma vado all'universita' in New Orleans. A Tulane studio economia politica e sviluppo internazionale. Nuoto e scrivo per l'edicola sportiva del giornale scolastico. Nel futuro vorrei essere una giornalista ed andare a vivere in Italia. Mi piace viaggiare e l'autunno prossimo andro' a studiare alla scuola di Economia a Londra.

Ciao! Mi chiamo Sarah DeCristofaro e ho 19 anni. Sono di Washington, D.C e sono al secondo anno d'università. Studio storia della regione mediterranea, italiano, e scienze politiche a Tulane. Vorrei studiare all'Università di Firenze l'anno prossimo, sebbene sono nervosa perché non conosco molto bene l' italiano. Mi interreso della politica mondiale così vorrei lavorare all'ONU in futuro. Mi piace leggere, ballare, uscire con gli amici, vedere film e ascoltare musica: ascolto molti gruppi e suono la chitarra.Una foto di me (i miei capelli non sono più rosa):Ciao! Mi Chiamo

Mi chiamo Anthony Guarino. Vengo dalla Florida. Frequento molti corsi all' Universita' di Tulane a New Orleans. I miei campi di studio sono la storia e le scienze politiche. Mi interesso alla storia della politica estera degli U.S. e delle relazioni internazionali. Sono al secondo anno di unversita'. Ho studiato italiano per due anni. I miei nonni hanno vissuto in Italia meridonale prima di immigrare a New York. Ho visitato l' Italia quando avevo quattordici anni.

Mi piace guardare il football americano delle universita', il baseball, mi piace leggere i giornali ed i libri. La mia squadra preferita e´ la Universita´di Florida Gators. I miei amici e io giochiamo Madden e NCAA football americano per la Xbox. Abbiamo un torneo di Madden o NCAA football americano ogni settimana. In questi tempi io sono un candidato per una fraternita´. Voglio diventare un avvocato del diritto marittimo.

Ciao! Mi chiamo Nichole e sono di Raleigh, North Carolina. È il mio secondo anno all'università e studio l'italiano dal gennaio duemilasei. Mi piace studiare le lingue straniere, studiavo francese al liceo, ma qui a Tulane mi sto specializzando in psicologia. Probabilmente mi specializzerò anche in italiano. Voglio studiare a Firenze l'anno prossimo ma sono molto nervosa all’idea di andare in Italia parlando solo un po' della lingua.
Quando non studio, mi piace giocare a pallavolo e cucino spesso per gli amici. Il mio piatto preferito è il pesce con pomodoro e sedano. Mi piace cucinare anche i dolci con mia madre quando sono a casa mia. Quando sono qui a New Orleans mi piace uscire con gli amici per andare al cinema o ai ristoranti. 


Ciao, mi chiamo Leah, ho 19 anni e vengo dalla California. Sono eccitata per questo programma e spero di studiare all'estero l'anno prossimo, magari in Italia. Per fortuna, questo programma mi aiuterá con l'italiano e mi aiuterá a prepararmi per l'anno prossimo. Frequento la Tulane University e sono interessata in particolare agli Studi Ambientali, ma non ho idea per un lavoro futuro. Mi piace praticare tutti gli sport, specialmente il calcio e lo snowboarding. Amo uscire con i miei amici e guardare i film. Durante l'estate mi piace molto stare in spiaggia e mi piace andare in campeggio con i miei amici e la mia famiglia.

Ciao!

Mi chiamo Lea, ho vent'anni e sono di New York. Questo e` il mio secondo anno all'unversità, studio scienze politiche e italiano. Una delle cose più belle della mia università e` che si trova nella città di New Orleans, infatti di sera amo uscire con i miei amici. Oltre alla scuola, mi piace fare sport come tennis e sci. Amo viaggiare, specialmente in Europa, sono stata anche in Africa due volte ed era incredibile! Mi piace ascoltare molta musica e guardare la tv, specialmente Greys Anatomy e Friends. Durante l'estate lavoro al campeggio di New Hampshire, vado là da undici anni perchè e` il miglior posto al mondo!

Sono eccitata da questo programma perchè voglio studiare in Italia nel prossimo autunno, allora e` utile che parli con studenti italiani prima di venire lì. Spero mi divertirà parlare con voi durante il semestre.

Ciao a tutti! Mi chiamo Bari. Ho 19 anni. Sono al mio secondo anno all'universita' di Tulane a New Orleans. Vivo al campus. Sono felice perche' non ho una campagna di stanza quest'anno. Amo la citta' di New Orleans e non vedo l'ora che arrivi Mardi Gras(Martedi Grasso). Mardi Gras e' simile al carnevale di Venezia. Ci sono le sfilate e dai carri le persone lanciano le perline di Mardi Gras alla folla.

Studio italiano e biologia d'ecologia ed evolutivo. La mia materia preferita e' la biologia. La mia concentrazione e' sull'argomento d'evoluzione e medicina. Vorrei frequentare una scuola di medicina dopo l'universita'. Vorrei trovaredellesoluzioni pratiche per le tanta neve. Mi piace anche fare la cioccolata e fare l'arte giapponese. Amo viaggiare all'estero e anomalie mediche. Mi piace fare snowboard in particolare in Colorado. Sono stata delusa questo inverno perche' non c'eraho visitatodiciassette paesi (inclusa l'Italia). Nel mio tempo libero, preferisco uscire con le mie amiche e andare pernegozi, ristoranti, bar o discoteche. Non mi piace lo stress cosi credo che sia una buona idea rilassarsi.

Annalisa Giorgio

Hello everybody!!

I'm Annalisa, I'm 25 years old and I live in Bassano del Grappa, a town near Vicenza, with my parents and my brother marco who is 13 years old.

I got the degree in Mediazione Linguistica e Culturale at the university of paduaand this is my last year of Specialistica in Foreign Languages.I'm studying German and English. I think I'm a sociable and outgoing person, I like seeing my friends but I like doing things on my own too, especially shopping!

In my free time I absolutely love reading, listening to music (especially English and American music) and watching movies.

In particular, I can say I have a real adoration for everything related to the field of Cinema. I also love travelling and I would really like to have an holyday in the States!

What else? I have to admit that sports are not among my favourite hobbies:I've always been too lazy to follow them seriously..

I hope this Exchange will be an exciting experience for everyone!

Speak to you soon

Annalisa

Hi everybody, my name is Lucrezia, I'm 23 and I live with my family in a small village, Ospedaletto Euganeo, ( a really boring place for anyone!) near Padua. I commute everyday to University by train and it takes me more or less 45 minutes!! Anyway I try to enjoy myself going out with my friends- I never refuse an invitation for a pint-,reading some good novels ( I really like adventure genre) and watching films ( my favourite director is Quentin Tarantino) .To relax myself I listen to music: my favourite bands are Counting crows, Queen and Coldplay.During the week I work as preschool teacher and I go to gym, before I played volleyball but then I broke my wrist so my "career" ended up! What a pity!Now I' m attending the second year of specialistic degree in Lingue straniere per la comunicazione internazionale,I'm studying English and German. As all my scoohlmates said, I hope to finish my courses in a short time, even if I have no a clear idea what I want to do in the future!However I' d like to travel beyond Europe and my dream is to stay for a while in New York..For the moment I'm enthusiastic to start this new experience, so If you want to know more about me, get in contact!A presto,Lucrezia

Sono Roberto Pasquariello e studio musica all'universita' di Loyola. Preferisco la musica jazz piuttosto che la musica classica. Suono il pianoforte tutto il giorno e i miei musicisti preferiti sono "Fats" Waller, Jelly Roll Morton, e Harry James. Oltre a suonare canto, e studio il canto classico a Loyola con un bravo professore. Suono molte canzoni italiane come Caro Mio Ben e Selve Voi, che le Speranze. Mi sono trasferito da Los Angeles a New Orleans per studiare e perche' penso che in questa città il jazz sia più diffuso.