Sophomore Marta Moreno Gil
At a glance:
Country of Origin: Spain
Fluent languages: Spanish, German and French
Looking Deeper
TRL: Why did you pick the U.S.?
MMG: I wanted to improve my english but at the same time learn about a different culture, live with a family and know how they do things…
TRL: When did you start learning English?
MMG: I started learning english when I was in fifth grade
TRL: What is your favorite part about America?
MMG: it is very big, so there are so many different people, different styles…
TRL: What’s your favorite part about Texas and/or Lucas?
MMG: it is not very cold, it is kind of a rural area, and like it, because you get to know a lot of people
TRL: What is your least favorite part about America?
MMG: I don’t really like eating so much junk food, and the fact that you need a car if you live here
TRL: What is your least favorite part about Texas and/or Lucas?
MMG: I don’t really like the weather, because it’s very unpredictable
TRL: What do you miss the most, other than your family and friends, about where you live?
MMG: I miss the public transport, food and sometimes the times, meaning, when I have to wake up, have lunch…
TRL: Was it hard for you to decide to come to the U.S. for a year?
MMG: It was not, because I am not a really homesick person, besides I go every year to Germany or Austria 2-4 weeks to a camp every year
TRL: What are you looking forward to the most this year?
MMG: Living a great experience, meet new people, learn about the country and persons and improve my english