Activity: The cultural Divide: Sam is 20 years old, a sophomore in college and is looking for an engineering internship. Sam has asperger syndrome (a form of authism), and while he has an A average in his engineering courses,he recognizes the fact that he has trouble interacting socially and is worried about his interviews.
Question 01: Why do you think Sam is worried about his interviews? What advice would you give Sam?
Marissa is in 10th grade. She comes from a family of mechanics. Her dad and three brothers are mechanics, and her grandfather owns a garage.Marissa has secretly wanted to work on cars but has been afraid to tell her family.She now wants to approach her grandfather for a summer job.
Question 02: Why do you think Marissa has kept her career dream a secret? How might she ask her grandfather for a summer job?