Class 5: English Program

Audrey L.’s favourite memory of the Explore program was when we went to All You Can Eat Sushi. Her guilty pleasure is dark chocolate :) Parting words: “Vancouver is the best city!”

Mathieu P.’s favourite memory at Explore was the weekend in Whistler. His favourite phrase in English is “Can I have a beer?” and drinking beer is his guilty pleasure. Parting words: “The end!”

Nady’s funniest memory at Explore was when he slept on a roof. His favourite phrase in English is “You’re drunk, aren’t you?” and his guilty pleasure would have to be eating pork sausage dipped in fishtail sauce. Parting words: “When I’m happy, I can run faster because I’m drunk and furious for liberty.”

Jean Claude’s favourite activity at Explore was the “Sock Wars” game and his favourite phrase in English is “I am the best, aren’t I?”

Jonathan V. says he doesn’t have a favourite memory at Explore because he was too drunk to remember anything. But, he wants to thank Steve for taking all the nice and interesting pictures for him. His favourite English phrase is: “It’s like having ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife,” which comes from the Alanis Morissette song, Ironic. His guilty pleasure is drinking alcohol.

Steffie T.’s favourite memory at Explore is spending time at the beach. She likes everything in Vancouver and her favourite phrase in English is “Wrap it up!” Her guilty pleasure has been censored.

Amine thought that the whole Explore Program was fun, but her favourite activity was Whistler. Her favourite English phrase is: “You took me by surprise!” Amine’s guilty pleasure is not going to class in the mornings and the Timbits from Tim Hortons. Parting words: “WASABI!!”

Frederic L.’s favorite activity in Explore is going to Whistler with everyone. His favourite English phrase is “Way to go, buddy!” and his guilty pleasure is drinking alcohol. Parting words: “Love you all!”

Liliana's funniest memory at Explore was when she went to Wreck Beach for the first time and saw naked people. It was an awkward moment. Her favourite phrase in English is “What the hell is that?!” and her guilty pleasure is talking with friends at night till 1AM. Parting words: “Vancouver! I love it!”

Monica loved it when she met people here at Explore and her guilty pleasure is going outside of UBC. Her favourite phrase in English is “I don’t care!”

Steve P.’s funnest memory at Explore was dancing in Salsa class and when we ate Korean BBQ at Shabusen. His guilty pleasure is dark chocolate and his favourite phrases in English are “What are you talking about?”, “Awesome!” and “Amazing!” Parting words: “I love Vancouver! I want to move in!”

Kim S.’s favourite memory at Explore was walking in the snow on top of Whistler. She loves to walk on the beach and watch the beautiful landscape of BC. Parting words: “I enjoyed my trip to Vancouver. It was one of the best experiences of my life.”

Isabelle D. loved both the trips to Victoria and Whistler and she loved living with all the funny people of the program. Her favourite English phrase is: “What’s up dude?” and her guilty pleasure is eating strawberries. Parting words: “The famous song... by Foreigner – I want to know what love is.”

Pascal L.’s funniest memory at Explore was when they gave their presentation at the weekly assembly. His guilty pleasure is chocolate, and his favourite English phrase is: “One beer please!”

Stephanie G. liked spending time with good friends drinking in the afternoon in Victoria. The weather was good and the drinks were good too. Her guilty pleasure is eating cheese and her favourite phrase in English is: “Life is a state of mind.”

Pascale L.’s favourite memory at Explore was drinking and dancing in their own room at Whistler. A favourite phrase of his in English is: “Happiness is a state of mind” and his guilty pleasure is eating candy. They’re so good!

Jean-Michel’s funniest memory was meeting a bear on the Whistler trip. His guilty pleasure is eating McDonald’s and his favourite English phrase is: "I want to be drunk today." Parting words: "Hello, my name is Johnny Cash."