ELA2104-ABED: 1.1.1 Meet Your Virtual Classmates

Below are the profiles of the students that you will receive guidance and observe assignment examples from, as you work through the course.

Hi! I'm Leanne! I'm from Nordegg, Alberta. My parents own an outdoor activity centre that organizes treks for caving (or spelunking), canyoneering, and ice or rock climbing treks. I have been doing these outdoor activities my whole life, and I love the mountains and being outside.

Hello, My name is Hassan, and I am from Edmonton. I have lived here my whole life and am a hard core Oilers fan. I really like watching TV and playing video games, especially Madden and the NHL games. In the summer, I play street hockey competitively, and in the winter I play indoor soccer for fun.

Hey... My name is Lola, and I just moved to Fox Creek, Alberta. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, design, gaming, drama, and painting. I am really hoping to get into an art school on the West coast when I finish my schooling so that I can pursue illustration and animation. Because of some bullying issues in my old high school, I am taking my courses through Outreach.

Hi there! My name is Tyrone, and I am from Cold Lake, Alberta. I used to live in town, but now I live out at Elizabeth Métis Settlement so I can help my Mom take care of my two little sisters (they are 2 and 4, and kinda bratty). I have a part-time job at a gas station in town so I can help with bills, save up for secondary schooling, and keep my car moving (it's a gas guzzler!). For fun, I like working on my car, quadding, fishing, hunting, and hanging out with my friends. After I graduate, I'm going to look into a trade relating to renewable resources or mechanics.

Hello, I'm Darcy. My parents own a cattle ranch out by Stettler, Alberta. I enjoy working on the ranch, horseback riding, horse training, and 4H. I also play Lacrosse and volleyball. I LOVE country music but also kind of have a thing for hip hop (go figure), and want I to be a large animal vet technician in the future.

My name is Simon, and right now I live in Edinburgh, Scotland, because my older brother is going to University here. He's my sole guardian. I used to live in Lethbridge, Alberta. It's been a very eye-opening experience to live here---Edinburgh is a crazy city! I like playing WoW and other video games, reading web comics, listening to music, and walking around trying not to look like a tourist.

Hey. I'm Hailey. My band is Dehcho First Nations, in the Northwest Territories (near Fort Simpson). Out of school, I like reading, track, dance, snowmobile rallies, and helping with other band events around Ft. Simpson.

Néih hóu!*

My name is Akio, and I just move to Canada from Hong Kong, China, this year, to Calgary. I have learn a lot of English in my Hong Kong school, but it still need some work! Canadian school are very different from home, but the country very nice and beautiful. I love music! In Hong Kong, I play 4 years in a metal band name Snow Kraken. I like to write song and practice guitar for fun, and go to concerts to hear my favourite bands, and new bands! I would like to try and write song in English for a new change!

*'Hello' in Cantonese

Hello there!

I'm Sabah, and I am from Fort MacMurray. At home, I greatly enjoy watching scary movies, cooking, Facebook, camping, playing softball, and spending time with my friends and family. I would like to be a professional chef when I am done school!

Hi. My name is Toby, and I am from Drumheller, Alberta. Last year I missed a lot of school because of hockey and other stuff, and kind of...failed grade 11... I was going to just drop out because I don't like school (it is really hard for me), but instead I now go to hockey academy. I hope to train hard enough that I am good enough to play professional hockey for a living, but if that doesn't happen, I also am interested in carpentry or mechanics. I know now that I need my diploma at least to keep my options open. For fun, I play other sports, snowboard, and skateboard, or chill out with my buddies.

Hey,

My name is Karinn. I am originally from Ottawa, Ontario, but live in Spruce Grove. In my spare time, I really like getting outside, playing basketball with my friends, taking care of my dog (his name is Frank), and going shopping! When I have finished high school, I am hoping to get a job as a mentor for youth with special needs.

Welcome officially to the English 20-2 course! By this time you have hopefully established contact with your teacher. If you have not, please be sure to do so when you have an opportunity. You can find your teacher's contact information by clicking on the apple icon in the top right-hand corner of the tool bar.

Are you interested in meeting some of your real-time classmates? Using the same idea of the student profiles you have just read, go to the discussion boards of the course and introduce yourself! Introducing yourself is a great opportunity to meet others working on the same course. You might even make a new friend or two!

If you are unsure about how to use the discussion board postings, view the the Help Menu under the Resources Tab and watch the video selections for students.