Let's Get Acquainted

  1. What is the correct pronunciation of your name?

  2. How do you wish to be addressed?

  3. Which name is your family name?

  4. How are names formed in your country?

  5. Does your given name signify something?

  6. Tell me about your town/city. If I traveled there, what would you want to show me?

  7. Who are your family members?

  8. Why have you chosen to attend the University of Maryland?

  9. If this is your first trip to Maryland (or the U.S.), what have you found surprising?

  10. What have you found to be difficult?

  11. What do you remember the most about your first week on campus?

  12. How do you like the food here?

  13. How is it different from what you eat in your country?

  14. What are the facilities like compared to housing in your country?

  15. What are you studying?

  16. What do you plan to do after you complete your degree?