World Traveler Comes To Atwater
Lorna Soto
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October 15, 2015
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Senior Mercedes Gimero just arrived to Buhach Colony High School and you would never guess where she is from, that’s right Spain. Gimero was sent to California with the intent to learn english.
Do you like life in California?
Yes I love it ,it's big and the schools here in California are really big. In Spain you don't see schools like this. It’s just classrooms It doesn't have fields or any of the things here. Buhach is really spirited and has lots of sports. There is none of that over there, If you want to be in a sport it's aside from school because the schools there don't mix sports and education.
What's the weirdest thing that has happened to you in California? Why?
Not owning a car. In Spain, I didn't need a car. I would just walk but if you want to go out anywhere here you have to drive. Also in Spain, you aren't allowed to own a car until you're 18 but here you can drive and have a car at the age of 16.
Out of all places in California why did you choose Merced/Atwater
Because I have family here I take turns staying at my two aunts houses. One day I'm with one and the next with the other.
How was your life in Spain different from here?
It's sort of the same but in Spain it’s more studying and a lot of parties but here it's mostly study, sports ,and then party.
Are you excited about graduating from Buhach?
Yes i'm looking forward to it”. She even said I'm excited for prom because in Spain they don't have school dances not to mention prom. I think it's going to be fun to experience high school in California .
Do you feel awkward when you have to talk in front of the class?
I feel embarrassed because I still don't know how to pronounce some words right and people don't really understand what I’m trying to say, it feels really awkward.
What was your first thought about Buhach?
It is big and nice. I have never seen anything like this school, I was excited to start.
Do you like life in California?
Yes I love it ,it's big and the schools here in California are really big. In Spain you don't see schools like this. It’s just classrooms It doesn't have fields or any of the things here. Buhach is really spirited and has lots of sports. There is none of that over there, If you want to be in a sport it's aside from school because the schools there don't mix sports and education.
What's the weirdest thing that has happened to you in California? Why?
Not owning a car. In Spain, I didn't need a car. I would just walk but if you want to go out anywhere here you have to drive. Also in Spain, you aren't allowed to own a car until you're 18 but here you can drive and have a car at the age of 16.
Out of all places in California why did you choose Merced/Atwater
Because I have family here I take turns staying at my two aunts houses. One day I'm with one and the next with the other.
How was your life in Spain different from here?
It's sort of the same but in Spain it’s more studying and a lot of parties but here it's mostly study, sports ,and then party.
Are you excited about graduating from Buhach?
Yes i'm looking forward to it”. She even said I'm excited for prom because in Spain they don't have school dances not to mention prom. I think it's going to be fun to experience high school in California .
Do you feel awkward when you have to talk in front of the class?
I feel embarrassed because I still don't know how to pronounce some words right and people don't really understand what I’m trying to say, it feels really awkward.
What was your first thought about Buhach?
It is big and nice. I have never seen anything like this school, I was excited to start.