Q&A with Daniel Silva 

by Alyssa Amos

Q:  How and why did your family move to Kansas? 

We came to Kansas because my dad is a US citizen and he wants me and my brother to have it too.

Q: How do you feel about being on the football team? 

I feel very good, I met friends and football has become something very important to me. I like everyone a lot and I could learn a lot by playing with them.

Q: What is your impression of the Doniphan West school since you have been here since last year? 

Doniphan West is a sensational school. It is very different from anything I've ever seen. I really like the school's teaching method and I also really like how it cares for its students.

Q: How do you feel about the agriculture of Kansas?

Very impressive to get a chance to see it up close and it's surreal how perfect everything is.

Q: What do you miss the most from Brazil? 

Friends and family. I miss them a lot.

Q: How long have you been in the United states? 

I've been in the United States for seven months.

Q: What is the most common wild animal that you have seen in Brazil that may not be common in the United States? 

jaguar and capybara

Q: What is the difference between music here in the United states and Brazil? 

In Brazil there is more musical variety, but the music consumed by young people here in the United States is practically the same as in Brazil.

Q: What is a hidden talent you have? 

I know how to play guitar and play soccer

Q: How do you feel about your class?

My English is still difficult, but I'm improving every day, trying hard to get a good result.

Q: How do you feel about the United states? 

It was always a dream of mine to visit the United States. Everything here is perfect. I never imagined that one day I would live here.