On October 31st, we interviewed the Germans who are staying here in Missouri with different host families. We really enjoyed learning what they have thought about America so far. We hope that you enjoy this too.
The first question we asked them was what there favorite part about America and/or Missouri so far is. Pierre said that his favorite part was the Arch in St.Louis, Missouri. Teo said that his favorite part is the people. Johannes stated that his favorite part is Gerald, Missouri. Anne’s favorite part was Springfield and the St.Louis Arch. Max told us that his favorite part was the Missouri River.
The second question was what was your favorite food and least favorite. Pierre said Sun Drop, burgers, and sandwiches. Teo replied with burgers and pizza. Johannes said his favorite foods were donuts and peanut butter. Anne told us donuts and steak. Nick stated T+T burger at Hilltop. Max’s favorite food was steak.
The next question we asked was what was their favorite activity that they did has been. Teo had stated that his favorite activity was Fright Fest. Johannes enjoyed going to Six Flags. Anne said that her favorite activity was driving four-wheelers. Nick had replied with his favorite activity being the trip to the Arch, riding Dirt Bikes, playing paintball. Max answered with P.E. lessons.
The following question was it hard to adjust to the time difference. Pierre, Anne, and Max told us no. Teo replied with yes, kinda. Johannes answered with yes, but just the first five days. Nick told us yes.
The next question was did you enjoy the plane ride and what was your least favorite part. Pierre explained to us yes, taking off and landing was my least favorite part. Johannes acknowledges this with yes, but the last plane ride was my least favorite part. Anne replied with yes because of the films in the plane. Max told us no. Nick answered with yes, but boarding was his least favorite part.
The second to last question was what was your favorite class here. Pierre, Johannes, and Max all replied with P.E. Teo told us maybe band class. Anne’s favorite class was home economics. Nick said he really loved VOTECH.
The last question we asked them was did you try any foods that you haven’t had before, what were they, and were they good. Pierre and Johannes both answered yes, and they both tried Sundrop, and they both loved it. Teo responded with yes, fast food, yes. Anne said excitedly that "Yes", she had tried Sundrop, deer sausage, Reese’s, and Twinkies and she really loved them. Max told us Twinkies, pop ups, and tacos.
We enjoyed learning what the Germans thought about America. We hope that you enjoyed reading this as much as we enjoyed learning and talking to them.