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Who knew that a simple in-class ice-breaker could spawn a terrific new friendship? In one of my English classes, I met Desirae Brown from Bridgeport, Conn. Desirae and I enjoyed a nice ten minutes of inquisitive conversation which led to our blossoming friendship. Her interests were very similar to mine and we shared heaps of laughs.

This avid Winnie the Pooh enthusiast is currently a Junior at Fairfield University where she majors in English with a focus in business writing. I too am an English major and have also been to Disney World several times, so I was well-equipped to talk about school or cartoons.

She is a Resident Assistant in the Regis dormitory here at Fairfield University. This led to further conversing because my sister, a freshman, lives in that dorm. Luckily, I received no bad news about my sister's behavior.

We shared the same passion in traveling. She is a great admirer of the culture and traditions of Spain. After traveling along the east coast of the United States and having been to California, Spain still stands out to her as the most cherished traveling memory. I too am traveled, having been to Australia twice in my life, most recently spending my spring semester of my junior year in Brisbane. She spoke of her love of the steel factory she visited in Toledo, Spain. I spoke of my best experience at Stradbroke Island, Australia. It was great.

She is a sister to two and a best friend to two as well. She considers her friends to be her favorite part of Fairfield University. I'm just hoping that our friendship can be as great.