Hello!
My name is Jordyn and I am a freshman at Columbia College
Chicago. I am 19 years old and female. I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, but moved
to Chicago, Illinois to attend college. I went to an all-girl catholic high
school, so I understand the same gender schooling you are currently involved
in. In my English course, we are reading a book that takes place in Annawadi.
Our professor asked us to keep a list of questions we had about India in
general during our reading. I am very excited to be able to communicate with
you, and hopefully get some of my questions answered! My questions are as
follows:
What is the government system like in India? In America, we
have an election to pick a president. When we turn 18 years old, we are able to
participate in that election to decide who will run the country. How is that
system alike yours in India? How is it different?
What are some of the popular hobbies, pass-times, or
activities you do in India? In America, it is very popular to watch or play
sports such as baseball, football, and basketball. What are some of the things
that you come together as a community to participate in?
What is schooling like in India? At what age do you start
school? How long do you attend? In America, we begin school around the age of
four years old. We go through pre-school, grade school, middle school, high
school, and finally college. Is that similar to your schooling? How is your
college degree the same and how is it different from colleges in America?
What are the equality rights like in India? An ongoing issue
and debate we have in America is whether gay marriage should be legalized or
not. Recently, the state of Illinois, where I attend school, legalized gay
marriage. However, it is still not acceptable in most places. How does India
react to issues such as gay marriage? Are there other rights that are being
discussed in India?
Finally, I would like to ask a very generic question. What
is it like to live in India? Could you tell me about how you grew up and what
it’s like to live there? I have never visited, so the only visuals and ideas I
have are through literature. I would love to hear from you what it is like
growing up and living in India today.
Thank you so much for taking time out to answer these
questions of mine! I really appreciate it! Feel free to ask me any questions you
may have about America! I would love to answer your questions after you were so
generous to answer mine.
Thanks,
Jordyn Hunter
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