Tuesday, April 7, 2015

TA Tuesdays: Yumi, Naomi, Maria, Marnel, Enrique & Matt (GEO34)



You may not see most of them at the Global Lounge or in your classes but these guys work hard to make your GEO experience memorable.

Meet Yumi, Naomi, Maria, Marnel, Enrique and Matt.



Yumi

Full Name: Yumjirmaa Ser-Od

From: Mongolia          Major: International Relations

GEO Position: Global Lounge TA

Describe Yourself:

NOT Korean! If you're cool with me, I'll be cool with you.

Message to GEO Students:

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

Quick Picks:

Cats or Dogs? DOGS
Harry Potter or Twilight? HARRY POTTER
Star Wars or Star Trek? STAR TREK
Football or Basketball? BASKETBALL
Girls Generation or Super Junior? SUPER JUNIOR



Maria

Full Name: Maria Geronimo

From: Philippines          Major: International Relations

GEO Position: TA Captain

Describe Yourself:

I love cats and I have one fluffy Persian cat named Momo. I love the color pink, I love traveling and I can speak 3 languages: Filipino, Japanese and English and currently learning Korean.

Message to GEO Students:

Hello everyone! I hope you have a great time and make lots of good memories from GEO. Just enjoy, and don't be shy to speak in English! Don't worry too much if your grammar is correct or not, practice so you will gain more confidence. My work is usually in the office, but I really hope to meet you guys too.

Quick Picks:

Cats or Dogs? CATS
Harry Potter or Twilight? HARRY POTTER
Star Wars or Star Trek? STAR WARS
Football or Basketball? BASKETBALL
Girls Generation or Super Junior? GIRLS GENERATION



Naomi

Full Name: In Young Kim
From: South Korea          Major: Business Management

GEO Position: Class TA

Describe Yourself:

Hi this is Naomi. Let's all have fun learning English in GEO and I will always do my best as a TA.

Message to GEO Students:

Hello super-duper awesome GEO students! Welcome to our GEO. I wish all of you could find yourself having fun in our GEO Intensive. We will always try our best to develop your English skills and we will also help out with your life as a university student in CUK. There are two types of TAs the Global lounge TA and the Class TA. Every TA is willing to help out with your English, and I bet that you will enjoy talking with them a lot. All of the level students are very important to us. We will try to increase your self-confidence in writing English essays and talking with natives. We will also try to maintain your English skills so you won’t lose your English ability. I will always try to listen to your concerns. Please feel free to ask any questions because I am here for you :D

Quick Picks:

Cats or Dogs? DOGS
Harry Potter or Twilight? HARRY POTTER
Star Wars or Star Trek? STAR WARS
Football or Basketball? FOOTBALL
Girls Generation or Super Junior? GIRLS GENERATION



Marnel a.k.a Ma-nel (마넬)

Full Name: Marnel Peradilla
From: Philippines          Major: Information, Communication and Electronics Engineering

GEO Position: Social Media TA

Describe Yourself:

Enthusiastic person!

Message to GEO Students:

Please engage on the GEO Social Media sites. ^^

Quick Picks:

Cats or Dogs? CATS
Harry Potter or Twilight? HARRY POTTER
Star Wars or Star Trek? STAR WARS
Football or Basketball? BASKETBALL
Girls Generation or Super Junior? GIRLS GENERATION



Enrique a.k.a Iking

Full Name: Enrique Festijo
From: Philippines          Major: Information, Communication and Electronics Engineering

GEO Position: Social Media TA

Describe Yourself:

I'm fun to be with. I would rather work wise than to work hard. I love basketball!

Message to GEO Students:

GEO is a great way to improve your English skills so keep it up guys! Practice makes perfect. So keep speaking in English and don't be shy. Check out our GEO app for all the information you need.

Quick Picks:

Cats or Dogs? DOGS
Harry Potter or Twilight? HARRY POTTER
Star Wars or Star Trek? STAR TREK
Football or Basketball? BASKETBALL!
Girls Generation or Super Junior? GIRLS GENERATION



Matt

Full Name: Matt Hebrona
From: Philippines          Major: Digital Media

GEO Position: Social Media TA

Describe Yourself:

I like walking around while humming, while getting lost and observing people all at the same time. I talk more in images and pictures.

Message to GEO Students:

We learn from our mistakes. Don't be afraid to fail and keep asking questions.

See the world out there and always carry a positive vibe in your heart.

Quick Picks:

Cats or Dogs? DOGS
Harry Potter or Twilight? HARRY POTTER
Star Wars or Star Trek? STAR WARS
Football or Basketball? BASKETBALL
Girls Generation or Super Junior? GIRLS GENERATION