Break Market

Yesterday I spent my Friday evening as most Chilean university students do - smoking (the Chileans, not the Americans), drinking, and talking in the Break Market. My friend from UIUC, and I met up with a Chilean girl in the Break Market. Soon after we got there about 7 more of her friends showed up. She had called them all to come so the norteamericanas could meet more people! I was super surprised by her thoughtfulness. I really enjoyed meeting all her friends. The funniest thing of the evening was how every conversation had the same format: what's my name, my origin (1/2 chinese 1/2 german), what am i studying here, why chile? I had a really great time chatting with all the Chileans because they are all super patient when I stammer out something, and they all slowed down their speaking, so that I could understand. I'm really looking forward to spending more time with these guys and learning more about Chilean culture.