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Join us as we explore the enriching experiences of Gloria’s E-pal presentation, featuring individuals like Karen, Jason, and Kerry, each sharing their unique backgrounds and stories. From Karen’s reflections on her life in Canada to Jason’s aspirations in California and Kerry’s thoughtful insights from New York, this presentation highlights the power of email correspondence in fostering intercultural friendships. Discover the joy of sharing daily life, overcoming challenges, and building connections that span across communities and countries, all rooted in their shared Christian faith.
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Gloria’s E-pal Presentation 1. Karen 2. Jason 3. Kerry 4. Hazel
Karen Thomas—E-pal World *Age: 38 *Place: Canada *Religion: Christianity *Interesting: once mistook me for living in China
Jason—A Friend in VGM Bilingual Camp *Age: 19 *Place: California *Major: Biblical Studies *Religion: Christianity *Aspiration: pastor/ missionary
Kerry—Introduce by Lucy *Age: 58 *Place: New York *Religion: Christianity (Retired Priest) *Feature: kind of disability
Useful Expressions • I hope and pray that this email finds you well. • I think the average university has around 40% of their incoming freshman class drop out before they graduate.
Of course, I would LOVE to go back to Taiwan again! but we'll see. • However, this is the first year where I haven't gotten sick during this time.
So how is school going for you? • I had a whirlwind lately. • Hey seasonal allergies I know all about that.
I had to close my backup account which you probably had when you sent your first email. • This past week I was busy with many errandsand doctor appointments.
After I was discharged from the US Air Force in 1970,I worked where ever I could find it, as there was not many jobs where I lived. Later I worked in law enforcement,
both public and private and corporate management until a major spinal surgery in 1998 forced me into retirement, and left me with a few disabilities.
I am also a retired ordained Priest of a Christian faith, non Catholic. • Love and prayers in God • May God be with you • Blessings • God bless
Comments *Writing e-mail to my E-pals has become one of my habits. • Honey(Enjoy It!) *At first, it’s so easy to lose contact with them > <. However, once it becomes a routine, I enjoy sending and receiving e-mails. *My entertainments in daily life!
In addition to the useful expressions, I have learned a lot about different lifestyles from their sharing. Isn’t it great to have someone share life with you? • Compare to write an essay, an e-mail is much more easyand relax for me, so I won’t feel pressure in this project.
I am grateful that I can make friends with them. It’s really an additional benefit from the assignment. • I love this kind of Real-life interaction.
Thank You *Happy New Year* May God bless all of you!