Closer Than You’d Think

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

The kids in Albania have very similar names. Some common names are Klea, Alesja, Ergi, Anja, Kejsi, Dea, Majla, Flavia, Aron, Noel, Ajla and Melisa.  

What subjects do you study in school, and which one is your favorite?:

In school, we study several subjects such as math, philosophy, English, Albanian literature and grammar, physics, chemistry and biology. In our last year of high school, our class schedule is designed according to the career path we choose. In elementary school we did some creative courses like calligraphy and cursive writing, sewing, hair braiding, music, art and dancing.

What is your homework like?:

We get a lot of homework everyday, which consist of research papers, book reports, essays and lots of studying because sometimes we sometimes have surprise exams.

What do you like to do after school? Do you have a favorite sport or game?:

After school, some like to go to the gym or hang out with friends. If the weather is good, they sometimes go for coffee together. Sometimes they have extra classes. They also like exploring abandoned places with friends and watch a lot of American movies.

Who is your favorite famous person?:

They mentioned celebrities like Megan Fox, Dove Cameron, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, Catherine Zeta‑Jones, Zoë Kravitz, Britney Spears and Brittany Broski. 

What kinds of music do you listen to?:

They listen to many kinds of music. They like a mix of Albanian and American music, especially popular American songs.

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