Episode 5 Quotes
On national parks and the outdoors: “It’s a big part of my balance of being able to be in the city, being able to get out of it…Exploring national parks and outdoor spaces has been transformative for me. Whether it’s hiking through lush forests, camping under starlit skies, or simply immersing myself in the beauty of nature, I find solace and rejuvenation in the great outdoors.”- [0:25:36]
On language learning: “I’m the eternal Spanish student…I’ve taken so many years of Spanish, but I can write and read fairly well; speaking it is where I struggle. I’m more of a visual learner, which also applies to my teaching style—I tend to provide more visual reinforcements because I’m not much of an auditory learner.” – [0:35:15]
On adjusting to city life: “I did kind of have a headache the first year I lived in Chicago…I grew up walking in a field that stretched 80 miles, so it definitely took some adjusting to give up that personal space. But in exchange, I had all the culture, job opportunities, and social opportunities that cities offer.” – [0:25:01]
On using one’s skills to assist refugees: “There’s a lot [of need] right now. …my experience makes me qualified for [using] ESL to actually help them with language acquisition and cultural orientation. But there’s so much, everything from working the food banks and the clothing drives, winter’s coming on, so that’s a big thing.” – [0:32:42]
