Interviewing Satwik, My Host Brother

In Nepal, liking spicy or sour flavors is seen as “girly.” He says that boys that like spicy and sour flavors are said to have been raised mostly by their mothers or hang out with their sisters a lot.

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

At school, Satwik speaks English. He says the teachers scold the students for speaking Nepali. “Hello” in Nepali is namaste or namaskar.

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

Satwik says the most common names are Aarush and Priyanshi. He told me there are at least ten boys named Aarush in the same grade, and several girls named Priyanshi.

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

Satwik studies English, Nepali, Science, and Math in school. His favorite subject is Health, Population, and Creative Arts (HPCA), an elective class.

What is your homework like?:

Satwik said his homework is “very annoying and very long.” I often see him doing homework out of his textbooks for class. This includes English grammar practice, memorizing information about computer science and studying world history.

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

Satwik likes to play basketball after school. When he gets home, he’s usually playing video games like GTA 5, Minecraft and Roblox on his laptop. 

Who is your favorite famous person?:

Satwik’s favorite famous person is XXXtentacion. The singer-songwriter and rapper’s picture is the lockscreen on Satwik’s laptop.

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