Sranger #2-
Why did I choose to approach this girl? Number one, she was all alone reading while others were socializing in Easton Cafe. Number 2, she had some kick-ass bangs.
Meet Mikaela Koch. A 21yr old bio major who is in her junior year of college. I found Mikaela to be unique, in the sense that when I asked her to tell me anything about herself, besides the fact that she is a quarter indonesion (which I would've never ever thought), she immediately began to tell me about her grandpop. Her grandpop served in the army and was also in the concentration camps during World War II. He moved back here (Pennsylvania) after the war and became a janitor.
After telling me a little about her grandpop, Mikaela started to tell me about her own life a little bit. She lives off campus with her family and expressed that she has a very good family background even though her parents are divorced. This to me, explained why she started off telling me about her grandpop. Why not her mother, or father though? Why didnt I ask her? Well, I wanted her to express what she wanted to, naturally. I didnt want to keep digging into a background that wasnt necessarily being opened to me. Again, I tried to remind myself that my goal is just to approach complete strangers, and engage in somewhat of a conversation. I want the individual to tell me anything that they want, not what I want to hear. Basically, it's purpose for me, is not to be Dr. Phil.
Currently, Mikaela is a pharmacy tech and started in the summer to gain a perspective and help her in the future with her bio degree. She ultimately wants to be a physician assistant and is highly interested in neurological diseases.
While talking to her, she expressed that her favorite place in the world is Mexico. At this point, I'm thinking God has a damn good sense of humor, because as of right now, I'm anti-Mexico. Some of you may know why, but for others, it's because my best friend temporaily moved to Mexico for work and has been gone for what feels like ages. It's something about Mexico that my right hip, Kristen loves, and she wont come the heck home. I mean, it couldnt be the beautiful beaches, unlimited amounts of tequila, or the fact that she works in a resort, and meets new faces every day of her life. Nope, that just couldnt be it. Mikaela expressed that she has been to Mexico 4 times and stays in Puerto Vallarta, but she said that everytime her and her family go back, they tour more and more of the not so "tourist-like" areas. "It's broadened and opened my horizons. The people have so little but they are still so incredibly happy. They are content in their lives no matter how much they have."
All I can say to that, is PREACH on!
After telling me a little about her grandpop, Mikaela started to tell me about her own life a little bit. She lives off campus with her family and expressed that she has a very good family background even though her parents are divorced. This to me, explained why she started off telling me about her grandpop. Why not her mother, or father though? Why didnt I ask her? Well, I wanted her to express what she wanted to, naturally. I didnt want to keep digging into a background that wasnt necessarily being opened to me. Again, I tried to remind myself that my goal is just to approach complete strangers, and engage in somewhat of a conversation. I want the individual to tell me anything that they want, not what I want to hear. Basically, it's purpose for me, is not to be Dr. Phil.
Currently, Mikaela is a pharmacy tech and started in the summer to gain a perspective and help her in the future with her bio degree. She ultimately wants to be a physician assistant and is highly interested in neurological diseases.
While talking to her, she expressed that her favorite place in the world is Mexico. At this point, I'm thinking God has a damn good sense of humor, because as of right now, I'm anti-Mexico. Some of you may know why, but for others, it's because my best friend temporaily moved to Mexico for work and has been gone for what feels like ages. It's something about Mexico that my right hip, Kristen loves, and she wont come the heck home. I mean, it couldnt be the beautiful beaches, unlimited amounts of tequila, or the fact that she works in a resort, and meets new faces every day of her life. Nope, that just couldnt be it. Mikaela expressed that she has been to Mexico 4 times and stays in Puerto Vallarta, but she said that everytime her and her family go back, they tour more and more of the not so "tourist-like" areas. "It's broadened and opened my horizons. The people have so little but they are still so incredibly happy. They are content in their lives no matter how much they have."
All I can say to that, is PREACH on!
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