Merlina

75% Bosnian, 25% Albanian

Mother=100% Bosnian, Father=50% Bosnian and 50% Albanian

My parents are both born in Macedonia

Learning languages, travel, walking, singing, dancing

Can speak Bosnian, Albanian (only understand), and French (intermediate)

Traveled to Macedonia, America, Kosovo, Greece

Mother, father, 2 younger sisters

Eat healthier, travel more, improve mental health

17 years old, Muslim, white, straight, female

Humber College

Business Administration

Accounting

Extrinsic motivation

I tend to engage in activities when I'm getting a reward or if there is a punishment for not engaging.

Build relationships with peers to make the activity more entertaining.

Thinking about the advantages and disadvantages of completing the work.

Writing down goals and outstanding work

When I see my assignments written down, it looks like a larger amount which tells me I need to start.

When I cross out finished assignments I feel accomplished which makes me want to finish them all.

Avoiding negativity

I enjoy learning new languages

Would like to learn Italian, Albanian, and Arabic.

I enjoy learning about ancient history

The Balkan War

The Canadian Pacific Railway

I enjoy learning about things that revolve around the real world.

Useful tips and knowledge

Part-time job

The Keg Steakhouse

Waitress

5 hours, 3 days a week

Gym

LA Fitness

1-2 hours, 3 days a week

Family activites

Dinners

Movie

Amusement park

Shopping

Language and Words

proficiency in both oral and written language

Can process language which helps me think and remember

Concentration^

Focused

Thinking and Logic

Able to problem solve

Can figure things out

Visual Learner

Like to take in information by reading and through visuals

Like to take notes

Like to see rather than listen

Even though I'm a visual, I'm find spoken directions easy to understand.

Highlight, underline, and circle my work

Set high expectations

Show that you care

Be transparent and ready to help

Clarity

Leniency