Conversations with Wahib and Siti Mufidah

Siti Mufidah, being a dormitory student, eats in the school dorm cafeteria, where she especially loves rice with fried chicken in butter sauce -- a delicious and comforting meal.

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

Indonesian is the primary language for both students, but Wahib also speaks a bit of English and Arabic due to his Muslim background. When greeting friends, Wahib casually says, "Hallo, apa kabar?" whereas Siti Mufidah prefers the traditional Islamic greeting, "Assalamualaikum," when entering a room.

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

Common names at their school also vary. Wahib mentions names like Nayla, Kayla and Sri, while Siti Mufidah lists Aulia, Nasya, Puja and Dela as commonly heard names among students.

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

Both students study a wide range of subjects. Wahib lists English, Indonesian, Cultural Arts, Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Pancasila Education, Physics, History, Informatics and Religious Education among his courses. His favorite subjects are English, Biology and Informatics. Similarly, Siti Mufidah studies a variety of subjects such as Science, Informatics, English and Religion, but her favorite subject is Mathematics.

What is your homework like?:

Homework loads vary depending on the teacher. Wahib notes that some teachers give out plenty while others don’t assign any at all. While Wahib dislikes being on camera, some teachers assign their students to create videos for homework.

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