College of the Albemarle - Beacon Yearbook (Elizabeth City, NC)

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Kwabena Amankwa is from Ghana, Africa. The first time Kwabena came to Elizabeth City was in April, 1976. He later moved here in January, 1978. He learned to speak fluent English in Ghana. Kwabena came to COA after being rejected by another university. He likes COA very much and urges students to become involved in all school activities. He has organized the IVIINORITIES IN UNITY CLUB. He hopes this will bring all students closer together. Kwabena is majoring in Business Transfer with plans to add Political Science. He would like to attend East Carolina University after finishing here. His goal after graduation is to become a lawyer and get involved in politics. He wants to help people receive equal representation in court, regardless of their social status or Financial income. Kwabena works part-time. His hobbies include reading, ping-pong, soccer, tennis, and golf. When asked if there was anything he would change in this country, he said he would like to see all races treating each other on an equal basis. 14 WEE ' ' ' T'

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it 9 uni we CQ . Juan Sanchez is a foreign student attending COA. He is from Costa Rica. Juan has been in this country since December, 1979. Before he came to America, he attended the University of Costa Rica for five years. While in his country, he learned basic English in high school. In Costa Rica, schools have eleven grades, six years of primary school and Eve years of high school. Juan is majoring in Business at COA. His goal after graduation is to become a manager. Because of his ability to speak two languages, he would like to work with tourists. He started at COA in the spring of 1980. When asked how he liked the school, he said although he had trouble getting acquainted, he soon made friends. He said people were very friendly toward him and were interested in him and his country. Juan is married and works part-time at night. His wife teaches at Elizabeth City Junior High School. Juan's hobbies are riding bicycles, sailing, water skiing, and playing soccer. Juan said if there was one thing he could change in America, it would be the climate. He feels that it is too hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. Costa Rica is about 78 degrees all year round. He said someday he may return to his country, but that is in the distant future. 15