Noemi Famula, our little German girl

Last week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Noemi Famula.  Noemi hails from Hamburg, Germany and is spending a semester here at Cedar Crest College.

Noemi is 21 years old and has 2 younger brothers.  She is studying Early Childhood Education and is a senior.  While speaking with Noemi, I learned that in Germany, Parent Child Centers operate for only 4 hours a day.  Her major is slightly different in Germany, as its not just about teaching the child, but also about time spent with the family offering education, counseling and intervention.  Following graduation, Noemi is hoping to seek full time employment in her profession.

I find it amazing that thru the power of technology and yes Facebook, I was able to catch a glimpse into her life.  Having a son her age it was cool to see that no matter what country you may grow up in, there are so many similarities between young adults.  

I enjoyed my time spent getting to know who Noemi is.  I have always been fascinated with Germany and its culture and this was the perfect opportunity to satisfy my curiosity.  What better way then to actually talk to someone from there.  Thanks to Noemi, she was able to satisfy my curiosity about many different things.  One thing I was always curious about was their Government Healthcare system and how it differed from ours here in the United States.  I was also floored when she told me after her mom gave birth to her brother, she was paid to take a vacation.  Haha, how cool is that, somehow I got the short end of the stick on that.  

Noemi is hoping her time spent her in Allentown, PA, she can improve her speaking and writing of the English language.  Noemi is also hoping to learn and experience as much of the American culture as she can, during her short time here.  Now if only she would want to stay, I would hook her up with my son lol.  In all seriousness though Noemi is an amazing young lady, who as the weeks go by, I hope I am able to get to know her better.  I wish her nothing but happiness, good health and success!