The 5 pupils ready to be filled with the tea of linguistics. Their mission will be a very daunting one. Alone, they can not accomplish much, but together their potential increases tenfold! This amazing team consists of:

Name: Meg Collier

D.O.B.: 4/14/1996

Country of Origin: San Diego, CA, USA

Languages: English, Korean (kinda), a TINY bit of Japanese

“I had to take linguistics because I live in the Language Village Learning Community in the dorms. Also I am interested in languages.”

Because she has travelled to Japan and became fascinated with the language and the culture, she and Watanabe have become close friends really quick. She and Bernardo are taking part in the Hallyu Movement and converse frequently about Korean pop music and dramas.

Name: Jonathan Moore

D.O.B.: 08/31/1988

Origin: San Diego, CA, USA

Languages: English, some Python

“I’m taking linguistics because the very act of communication in both written and verbal form fascinates me. I also feel that it is advantageous to my health; specifically my brain; in forming new synapses and cells through neurogenesis and neuroplasticity.”

Moore’s fascination with Asian cultures has drawn him to both Watanabe and Lab. His interest in Anime has led to a bond between Lab and Bernardo.

Name: Miki Watanabe

D.O.B.: 06/13/1994

Origin: Tokyo, Japan

Languages: Japanese, English and a little bit of Chinese

“I am taking Linguistics because I am in Communication major, and I like to study foreign languages.”

Although she has been to Texas, California is still something Watanabe has yet to explore. She has been to many hotspots and is continuing to adapt and enjoy her time here in America. She has become really close with Collier and popular among the rest of the group due to their interest in Japanese culture.

Name: Brian Lab

D.O.B.: 05/01/1995

Origin: Maryland, USA (from Hawaii)

Langauges: English, Japanese, Chinese, Hawaiian Pigeon

“I am taking linguistics because I have always had a fascination with languages, after growing up in several places with language diversity. I took a linguistics course last year, and I enjoyed so much that I had to take another. Also, I am planning to Minor in Chinese, so linguistics should help. But, honestly, it’s more for my own personal interest.”

Due to a greater knowledge of Chinese he has become very popular among Moore and Bernardo who are learning Chinese.

Name: Bryant Bernardo

D.O.B.: 03/26/1996

Origin: San Diego, CA, USA

Languages: English, Tagalog, a tad of Spanish, Chinese (learning)

“I am taking linguistics because I too am very interested in learning languages, after having been to three countries and exposed to the different languages. I wish to teach English abroad; being able to use what I learn here in linguistics will definitely help me teach others English.”

Because Bernardo is learning Chinese he has turned to Lab for a lot of help. He also frequently converses with Lab and Moore regarding animes and with Collier on Korean dramas and pop music.

Our mission:

To retake The Tower of Babel