Mariana, 21

My name is Mariana. I am 21. I live in Pero Vaz, a neighborhood close to Escola Parque. In my house there are 7 peole: my mother, two brothers, a niece and I. In my spare time, I like to watch TV and taking care of my animals: 5 female dogs, 1 male dog, 1 female cat, 3 tortoises, 3 parakeets, 1 jandaia and 3 rats. I really enjoy caring for animals. I intend to do a Veterinary college

Maristela Santos

My name is Maristela Santos. I am 46. I am divorced. I have two daughters. They are twins and are 22. I live in Caixa D' Água. I have two dogs: a pooch is female and is called Divina and the other is a male. His name is Pepe. He is a Fila. I am a nurse and I have looked for a job. I want either to work for the state or for the city hall. In my spare time, I like to go to the cinema, reading, traveling, listening to music. I want to make a trip to the United States this year. I want to find a job there if it is possible.

Paulo Fernando, 25

My name is Paulo Fernando. I live in the neighborhood of Pau Miúdo with my mother and my brothers. I like movies and music. In the future I want to attend advertising and propaganda college.

Vandeci

My name is Vandeci. I am 62. I live with my husbund. I have 3 children. All of them have lived in Italy. I live in Liberdade.

Neuza

My name is Neuza Santana. I am 57 years old. I live on João VI Avenue, Brotas. I live with my husband Renato and my 3 children: Uliana, Ulisses and Hélio. In my spare time, I like to read and to watch TV, mainly sports program. I would like to recover my wasting time regarding the studies and to improve my potencial as both a human being and a professional.

Antônio Paulo

My name is Paulo Silva. I am 41. I live in Caixa D´Água. I live to live here due to several reasons: it is near downtown; it has a good access to other neighborhoods, it is close to the beach, churchers, medical centers, etc. I live with my wife and my daughters. I attend a computer course in the afternoon. I like making new friends and studying.

Mateus, 14

My name is Mateus. I am 14 years old. I am in the English course to learn how to speak this language. The teacher was very kind when I asked him to attend the course. He gave a warm welcome. I live with my father, my mother and my brother. He is very good to me and I love him because he comes when someone bigger wants to beat me, he calls me. In free time I like to get into my Orkut and see my friends, talk with them, chatting. I want to make my MSN. In the future, I want to be a football player and make various goals and be a champion of Brazilian football.