Carlton CP #5

Conversation Partner #3, JO, for second meeting on Monday, April 7, 6:30-7:30pm.

I meet JO at the Atomic Coffee shop on Tennessee. My regular child tutoring was cancelled due to bad weather, so I emailed JO for a substitute meeting since we were having a hard time scheduling. He graciously obliged since the rain had stopped.

He told me about his current worries over being accepted into a Master of law program. I did not really understand this type of degree. He explained that he can already practice law in his country and has, but his interest is in international law. For this he needs the U.S. degree specialty and better English skills. He has applied to two colleges, FSU and a backup at the University ofAlabama. He is very nervous to hear from FSU soon where he has apparently made it to the final round. I ask him about how he chose these programs, and we chat about a few others in Florida or the South. He knew about the rankings and was very clear on his goals. I hope he gets good news.

JO is very mild mannered, has a gentle and respectful disposition, and it is hard for me to imagine him animated in a criminal courtroom setting. His English is more confident and he seems to speak faster than our first meeting a few weeks ago. He likes the CIES program, but will not be staying any longer. I enjoyed talking to him very much. He is a very serious man who seems passionate about serving as an advocate for justice in his country.