Sarah Krusleski: So what brings to you to UH?
Vinayak Sama: Actually, the computer science department is pretty good. The course curriculum is really good and I have a few friends here.
Krusleski: So where are you from?†
Sama: I’m from India.†
Krusleski: Cool. Are you an exchange student?†
Sama: No.
Krusleski: Where were you raised?†
Sama: In India.†
Krusleski: That’s pretty awesome.
Krusleski: What are you planning on doing with a computer science major?†
Sama: Computer science. Obviously, I just want to get to a good job.†
Krusleski: That’s good. So you chose a practical major.††
Sama: It’s quite interesting, computers.†
Krusleski: Do you spend lots of time on computers?†
Sama: Most of the time.†
Krusleski: So what happened today?†
Sama: Actually, I have a presentation tomorrow, so I’ve been preparing for it.†
Krusleski: What’s it about?†
Sama: It’s about management information systems. That’s a business course, so I have to work hard for that.†
Krusleski: Why are you taking a business course?†
Sama: Maybe to get some side of business experience, but I am getting a new experience of studying with international students. Most of the people in the computer science department are from India, so I haven’t had so much exposure to international students, but in the business school the people are from other countries.†
Krusleski: Have you met anyone cool in your course?†
Sama: Actually, my teammate, she’s from America. She’s cool.†
Krusleski: Aw, there’s a little glow in your eye. Have you met anyone else?†
Sama: No. That’s the only class. Mostly my classmates are Indian in the computer science department.†
Krusleski: Do you do anything outside of school?†
Sama: After school? We usually go to movies, parks, that kind of stuff.†
Krusleski: What kind of movies have you seen lately?†
Sama: Lately, I’ve seen The Chronicles of Narnia.†
Krusleski: That’s like a year late – wait, no, the new one. What do you think of it?†
Sama: It was good. The graphics were good.†
Krusleski: Are you interested in doing graphics?†
Sama: Yeah. I am. … Making graphics is one those big jobs in Hollywood, so maybe that’s a good option.
