Conversation Partner Meeting #4

Ileana and I dove right in for this meeting.

I knew I wanted to know about her collegiate experience prior to TCU, so that is where we started. Ileana told me that she went to University from 2002-2007. She got a degree in telecommunication engineering. She studied at a public university with very strict rules. Ileana said it was in a different city than her hometown, so she lived along during this time. She said it gave her a great experience that taught her responsibility, maturity, and independence.

I told her that my TCU experience has been similar to that. I moved far from home to come to TCU, which is my dream school. Texas is a whole next culture and it took some getting used to, but man do I love it. Even small things like doing your own laundry, making your own appointments, and planning your own schedule help you to realize you are an adult. Being an adult, to me, means exactly what Ileana described: responsibility, maturity, and independence.

We talked about TCU and our favorite and least favorite parts about it.

Ileana loves TCU because it has allowed her to learn English in a special environment. She thinks that students should be more grateful for the privilege their parents have them by being allowed to study at this amazing university.

I told her that I love TCU because it has given me the tools I need to succeed, both academically and socially. I am able to study and manage my responsibilities in a balanced manner, while still maintaining a healthy social life. TCU has the best parts of a large and small university.

Ileana's favorite thing about TCU is all the facilities it has to offer. She works at the REC and loves her job, and loves the other academic and recreational buildings too! I agree, out campus is a beauty.

When I asked her about what she liked least about TCU, she responded that there wasn't anything she disliked. I responded that the only downsides for me were how far away I am from home and the price. She had to agree - that is one hefty price tag.

I have enjoyed getting to know Ileana on a more personal level and can't wait to see her again soon!