Students from both Germany and Santa Ana compiled A list of questionsfor each other in an attemat To learn more about each others lives.
Centennial's responses to Germany's questions.
 

What do you do on Good Friday? Do you celebrate Easter, too?

On Good Friday I usually go to church to watch the recreation of theEaster Story when Jesus died on the cross.
By Enalfa Solorio

We celebrate Good Friday by cooking special meals such as lima beansand lentils. We also go to church on all Holy Days. On Easter we go tochurch to eat and spend time with our family and friends.
By Maria Rea

How many inhabitants have Santa Ana? No answer

Does it lie in an earthquake-endangered region?No answer

Is it a quiet, nice and country -like town?
I believe our town is quiet, nice and country -like because we stillhave same areas where fruit and vegetables are grown. Churches, homes,businesses, and roads cover most of our land, however, Neighbors are friendlyand talkative. They try to help you solves problems when you ask or whenyou firsts come to this country.
By Maria Rea

Yes, Santa Ana is quiet and nice place. It is the safest and peacefulplace in Orange County. I have never heard about any crime in this area.There are a lot of Schools, Colleges and Educational Institutes.
By Jasbir Singh
 

Are there ghettos and gangs like in the Bronx in New York or is ita friendly town?

I don't know if there are any gangs because I don't know any of them.I've heard of local gang, but have not had any trouble with them.
By Maria Rea
 

What kind of people lives in Santa Ana?
In Santa Ana the people are very friendly, helpful and kind. It isvery common to meet people of different nationalities such as the following:Asian, Latin American, African, European and American.
 By Cecilia Lares

In Santa Ana there are different kinds of people. There are a lot ofHispanic people, maybe 60%. Also, people from Vietnam, China, Japan, Cambodia,India, etc live here. It is better because you learn many things aboutdifferent cultures.
By Karen Solis

In Santa Ana, there are different kinds of people live. As an exampledifferent races, places, religions. People live such as they are Christians,Hindus, Sikhs, Islamic, etc and from Mexico, India, Pakistan, China, HongKong, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Peru, Israel, El Salvador, etc.
By Jasbir Singh
 

How many building has your school?
 

Is it in the middle of the town or more on the outskirts?

Have you a long way from your home to school?
Yes I have. Approximately a 20 minutes ride from my home to school.I got to school by bus.
By Karen Solis
 

Approximately 30 minutes from my home to school by bus, but when I driveit takes me 5 minutes.
By Marie Rueda

How big is your school?
 

This is the map. You can see a star that means where are we located.
 

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Must pay for your education?

Actually we don't pay for our education we just pay the for the stuffs
we use in class. The money that support our education come from thegoverment.

Is it a high building?
Our school is not high. Is it one level.
By Michelle  Ortiz

How many floors have it?
Our school has only one floor.
By Michelle Ortiz

Why did you come to the United States?
I came to the United States to study the English language and to geta Better lifestyle.
By Cecilia Lares
 

I have no idea why I came to U.S. I was just a baby when my parentsbrought me to U.S. from Mexico the state of Guerrero, in Acapulco. Acapulcois a popular place for tourist to visit in Mexico.
By Marie Rueda

I came to America because my parents wanted me to come here. I did notWant to come. I thought about coming to America many times for a long whilebecause I did not want to leave my country, my friends and my career. Iwas studying for teaching career. I want to become a teacher of elementaryschool because I like to share with children and learn with them and fromthem. When I thought about all the things that I had to leave in MexicoI was very sad. Then I thought " the past is gone and the future may nevercome. Friends, if they are really my friends our hearts and minds willbe together forever. This is the present". I asked myself "what do I wantto do? .I could answer this question only following my feeling and hereI am in America.
By Leslie Lozano
 

I came to the United States last year because I need to learn English.I want to go to College and I need to speak English. This country givesyou more opportunities. In the beginning, when you came to this country,it's difficult because you miss your country, friends, family, etc.
By Karen Solis
 

I came to the United States to know about different country. I cameto have an adventure and I liked and I stayed forever. Now it is takingme forever to go back to my own country, which is Mexico.
By Enelfa Solorio
 

I came to the United States because I wanted a good future.
By Eduardo Silva

Do you feel welcome in America?
Sometimes I don't feel welcome in America because I can feel prejudiceBut sometimes I feel there is a freedom in this country.
By Cecilia Lares
 

 Of course, I feel welcome in America. Especially here in CaliforniaWhere the majority is Hispanic. That makes me feel like in Mexico, my Country.Everywhere I look I can see Mexicans, but not only that, it is Wonderfulto know people from all the countries around the world and share With them.One of the main characteristics of America is that you can find Peoplefrom all cultures. If you want to learn new things every minute don't Waitany longer, come to America!!!!!!
By Leslie       Lozano

When you come to America you do not feel welcome because you have tosneak over the border to get here. It is hard to get a job because youdo not have papers or permission and must work illegally. Children feelwelcome in America because they get to go to school and grow up here.

Have you many Americans friends there?
I just arrived from Mexico last month, so I don't have many friendsHere. I am sure that I will find many friends soon. I hope so, becauseI miss
my friends from Mexico. I did everything with them. We went to school,went To the cinema, went to swim, etc. Their names are Laura, Carolina,Karla, Dolores and Rosa. I will never forget them. They are my best friends,but that does not mean that I won't have friend here and everywhere inthe world. So do you want to be my friend???????By Leslie Lozano

There are nice people. I have a few Americans friends, but each onehas different ideas, languages and cultures, but if you talk with themyou many things. They're very friendly. I've have learned English now.My English is not fluent when I talk with them. They help me and neverlaugh at how I speak.
By Karen Solis

I do have many Americans friends. They are nice people and all of myAmericans friends are of different Nationalities. They speak differentlanguages and I've learned from them.
By Marie Rueda

I'd like to write a shot story about my American friends First, I amgoing to start with Mr. Leonard Thompson (and his family) He is also mynext door neighbor. I have known Mr. Thompson for almost 20 years. He andhis wife are friendly and easy to get along with. I'd like to keep hisfriendship for many years to come. My other American friend is Mr. ArtDinucci, Mr. and Mrs. Dinucci are quite friendly, I have known them foralmost 8 years. Mr. Dinucci is also my boss. I am glad a have such goodfriends.
By Luis A. Gomez

How many pupils learn in your school?
Centennial Education Center has on average 3,673 pupils. Our Studentpoplation changes weekly.
By Michelle Ortiz

How many languages do you learn in Centennial Education Center?
Centennial Education Center only teach one.
By Enelfa Solorio

I learned English as a second language at Centennial Education Center.My native language is Spanish.
By Marie Rueda

Which are they?
The language that CEC teach is English. I already know Spanish.
By Enelfa Solorio

What kind of certificates are ABE, ESL and GED?
ABE is Adult Basic Education, ESL is English as a Second Language,and GED is General Education Diploma.
By Nelson Bran

What can you do with them?
With ABE you can go to High School, with ESL means that you can speakEnglish, and with GED is like a High School diploma and you can go to Collegewith it.
By Nelson Bran

How long does it take you to finish your courses and studies?
To complete my courses it will take me about 3 Months.
By Eduardo Silva

Which subjects do you learn now?
I learn computers, pronunciation, writing and I speaking English verywell.
By Eduardo Silva

Readthe questions we asked Bielefield School and their answers