Sarah Brenkman
Hi! My name is Sarah Brenkman and I am a student assistant at Nestor Support.
Location Groningen
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Heidi Peidi
Nice addition Heidi! I totally agree with you. In my opinion this 'reward' makes it also easier to start with your planning. Thank you!
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Dear Albert. Interesting question! I particularly like the suggestions you raise for further research!
In order to answer your questions, I would like to explain the role of Arianne and Eelco a bit further. Arianne and Eelco are both members of the faculty council, which means that they represent the students at their faculty on faculty level. To explain how... -
Sarah Brenkman replied to Leontien Bossink
Welcome Leontien!
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Dear Jamela. Interesting questions! I do think that the younger sister knows she is asking something that is not appropriate. Would love to hear what you think!
Furthermore, in my opinion, the student assistant is the one responsible for the job, and should therefore mention what she is and is not aloud to do. As far as I know, this particular case... -
Thank you Bibi! We are trying our best!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Muhammad Thaahaa
Dear Muhammed. Interesting question! Do you mean how to deal with a negative review for a study programme? If that is the case, please take a look at the video at step 4.27. Furthermore, from my own experience, I can tell you that negative feedback can also be useful. As long as it can be discussed, students might raise valid points! This helps with improving...
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Dear Glennis. Thanks for sharing! In my opinion the teacher asks if she understood the paper well. From that point of view this comment could be seen as facilitative. However, I do agree that if you interpret this comment as a direction where the writer should go, it can be definitely seen as more directive!
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Dear Livia. Thanks for sharing! Interesting that you noticed the informality of relationships between students and professors. How is this organized at your home university? I would love to hear your story!
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Thanks for sharing Zohreh!
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Dear Sorian. Good to read that you found this video helpful. This MOOC will stay available for you. This allows you to follow this MOOC at your own pace. Have fun learning!
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Welcome Fetty!
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Dear Muhammed. Interesting question! What do you think? From my own experience I can tell you that both ways are rewarding. Of course the salary is important, as it allows you to pay for living. On the other hand, helping voluntary is also rewarding. This is why I try to combine both!
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Sounds interesting Vania! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for sharing Paulinus!
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Welcome Philip!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Jamela Dunbar
You're welcome Jamela!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Antonina Jeffreys
Thank you Antonina! Great idea! In Dutch we say 'Bedankt' or 'Dank je wel'.
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Ngozi Edeagu
Dear Ngozi. Thank you for your kind words. We are so glad to hear that you are taking the things you learned into practice! Good luck with your teaching activities!
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Dear Anna. That sounds really nice. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for sharing Jamela! I think it is really nice to learn about your approach. In my opinion, those expectations rules could be really helpful!
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That sounds like a unique approach Muhammed! Did you ever used this method yourself? I would love to hear your experience!
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Thank you for sharing Sarah!
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Good to hear Shahid!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Libuse Kaucky
Dear Libuse. Thank you for sharing how things work at your university!
I totally agree with you, that not all problems can be solved by mentors. This is why we work with Study Advisors. Each faculty has Study Advisors which help students with complex study or personal problems. Furthermore, students are able to go to the Student Service Desk. They are for... -
Dear Libuse. Thank you for your input. The professor is always the one that creates the lecture. However, most professors are involved in multiple courses and research activities. This is when the student assistant helps out. For example, to look into ways to make the lecture more interactive. An example for this is looking into Mentimeter (step 2.9)....
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Thank you Tammy! In my opinion, making a Facebook page seems like a really good idea! From my own experience, I can tell you that it works well. Students can easily reach and contact you as a representative. Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you for sharing Kevin!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Angela Sealy
Thank you for sharing your story Angela!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Heidi Peidi
Thank you for pointing this out Heidi! This sounds definitely like a challenge. Perhaps steps 4.19 and 4.20 are interesting for you. Hope to hear from you during the course!
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Interesting idea René! Thanks for sharing! I do agree that this is more difficult to measure than other, more straight-forward topics. However, preparing and passing a discussion about the abstract topic could perhaps test if students are able to think critical. Another way could be writing an critical essay or perhaps a thesis. I hope these ideas are helpful...
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Abusaeed M Asduha
Interesting question Abusaeed! What do you think? In my opinion starting with the intending learning outcomes could help, as they give a sense of direction! From there on teaching and learning activities could be developed. In the end the assessment feedback tasks could be designed. However, as the movie explains, it is also a possibility to start with the...
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Thank you for sharing Marrissa!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Marrissa L-Rod
Congratulations with your job Marrissa! I see you already checked week two. Hopefully the part about active learning gives you ideas about new methods and techniques! Especially the techniques mentioned in step 2.9 might be interesting for you. Hope to hear from you during the course!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Thuy Cao
Welcome Thuy! Week 4 might be interesting for you, as it focusses on problems in class! Have fun learning!
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Dear Despoina. From my own experience I can tell you that it is definitely possible to fulfill the position of student assistant and study at the same time. Almost every student assistantship is part-time. Furthermore, most jobs are partly flexible. This makes the combination of working as a student assistant and studying at the same time possible! I hope this...
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Muhammad Thaahaa
Welcome Muhammad! It is definitely not too late to join! Once you are enrolled in this MOOC, this MOOC will stay available for you. This means that you can follow this MOOC at your own pace. Have fun learning!
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Thank you for sharing this example Samantha! That sounds like a good way to get to know each other!
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Dear Libuse. Could you elaborate on your comment? Where would you place number 12 on the scale? I would love to hear your point of view!
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Dear Antonina. Thank you for your kind words! The biggest words in the word cloud are the words that are most mentioned in the comments. So for example, the word 'knowledge' is mentioned by more learners than the word 'punctual'. Hope this answers your question!
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Thank you for sharing these cultural differences Sarah!
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Thank you for sharing Liz!
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Welcome Toha!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Tatyana Silkova
Dear Tatyana. I see that you already found your answer by replying on step 2.6. For others who wonder: the topic 'learning outcomes' is discussed in step 2.6 and step 2.7!
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Welcome Baasandolgor!
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Welcome Helen!
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Hi Kirti! Interesting question! In my opinion culture and knowledge are definitely factors to be considerd. Could you think of more things that influence the interpretation of feedback? I would love to hear your point of view!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Pamela Hanson
Thanks for sharing Pamela! I do agree that the feedback that you received could also be seen as constructive. If she asked you questions about the words you used, you could definitely see her as a co-thinker. On the other hand, if she was really strict in her questions, you could see it as directive feedback as well! For me, both answers could be right,...
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Thanks for sharing Ma Mina! This definitely sounds like a challenging situation. Good to read that you give a method of reacting in this situation in step 3.13!
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Thanks for sharing! This sounds like a nice solution!
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Dear Rowanna. Thank you for raising this question. An idea to involve the measurable aspect at theoretical and philosophical topics could for example be to include the phrase 'pass the exam with a sufficient grade'. What do you think? Could you think of other ways to include the measurable aspect? Would love to hear your thoughts!
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Dear Whilhemina. The University of Groningen offers a few MOOCs. This website shows them all: https://www.futurelearn.com/partners/university-of-groningen. Furthermore, the University of Groningen offers a lot of different programmes, filled with different courses. If you would like to see the English Bachelor programmes we offer, please take a look at...
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Dear Artyom. No need to apologize! This MOOC allows you follow this course at your own pace. The MOOC will stay available for you in the future. Hope to hear from you during this course!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Jonathan Hamann
Welcome Jonathan! If you experience any difficulties with FutureLearn, I recommend that you take a look at: https://www.futurelearn.com/about/how-it-works . Furthermore, if you have any questions left, do not hesitate to ask them! Have fun learning!
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Thanks for sharing Tatyana! Good luck with the PR committee this year!
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Dear Samantha. That sounds really nice! Could you give an example of an icebreaker? Perhaps other learners could learn from you! Thank you!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Pamela Hanson
Dear Pamela. For more information about HOCs and LOCs I recommend that you take a look at: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/690/01/. Furthermore, your definition of 'making decisions for the writer' is right. However, it could also mean that the person who is providing feedback is giving a strict direction of where the story should go. To conclude,...
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That sounds difficult to teach Marie. Thanks for sharing this with us! Perhaps the topic 'Motivating students' is useful for you? For example, could the self-determination theory (step 3.7) have helped you in that situation? I would love to hear what you think!
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This sounds amazing Pamela. Hope to hear more from you during this course. Keep up the good work!
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Dear Marie. Thanks for sharing! Could you give an example of how you noticed that the situation in the UK changed recently? What are university teachers doing different nowadays? I am really curious to hear!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Eric Okyere
Dear Eric. Good to see that you are starting with week 3 of this MOOC! If you would like to know more about MBA you can go to this website: http://www.rug.nl/masters/accountancy-and-controlling/ . You will also find information about the admission there. Good luck!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Antonina Jeffreys
Thanks for sharing Antonina!
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Dear Simon. Thank you! The University of Groningen offers several Master's degree programmes in English. You could take a look at: http://www.rug.nl/masters/in-english to find all English Master's degree programmes!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Elena Casas
Dear Elena. Good to hear that you are enthusiastic to use flipped classroom! Perhaps you could open the transcript (beneath the video of step 2.10) and use the description of flipping the classroom to start this initiative at your school (minute 4:45)! Furthermore, techniques that promote active learning, like Mentimeter and Socrative are relatively easy to...
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Thanks for sharing Albert!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Laura Villani
Thanks for sharing Laura! This sounds like an approach adapted to every age group!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Thịnh La
Dear Thinh La. What do you think? Is interaction more important than pedagogy? I would love to hear your point of view! Furthermore, week 3 might be interesting for you, as it is about classroom management and being an excellent teacher.
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Thanks for sharing Rowanna! If students do miss mandatory classes with no valid reason, a penalty is given. This differs for example from receiving an insufficient grade, finish an alternative assignment or being excluded from taking the final exam. These rules are communicated at the beginning of the subject. I hope this clarifies the rules at the University...
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Dear Rowanna, thanks for sharing! Could you give an example of a situation were this model is not appropriate? I would love to hear your point of view!
Furthermore, the role of a student assistant differs per function. In step 1.7 we included a movie about student assistants with different functions. The University does look at the former experience of the...
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Welcome Mina!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Suzanne Cooper
Welcome Suzanne!
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Dear Shivasna. Great to hear that you like this course! If you have completed at least 90% of the steps, you will able to order a Certificate of Achievement. If you have completed at least 50% of the steps you will be able to purchase a statement of participation. You are able to buy these certificates. For more information you could check step 5.24. Hope this...
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Mâĥmøüd MøKĥtẵŗ
Dear Mahmoud. Welcome to this course! This course aims to offer a valuable learning experience for students in different functions within a university. Furthermore, everyone who wants to know more about this topic is more than welcome! I recommend that you start the course at week 1. At step 1.1 the course overview is explained. This will hopefully answers...
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Elvis NZALI
Dear Elvis. The role of a student assistant differs per function. Their jobs vary from teaching other students, work at the service center or being a board member. At step 1.7 some student assistants introduce themselves and their jobs. Please take a look at the movie in step 1.7! That probably explains your question. Please do not hesitate to reply, if you...
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Thanks for sharing!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Nyaradzai Matiza
Happy to hear Nyaradzai!
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Dear Wilda. Interesting question! What do you think? In week 3 we will cover the topic 'Motivating students'. Furthermore, in week 5, board members of different student associations have been interviewed about their motivation to be involved in these organizations. Perhaps this can help you! Hope to hear from you during this course!
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Dear Myrna. Week 4 is about coaching and communication. One topic we handle is the 'ideal mentor'. This might be interesting for you! Hope to hear from you during this course!
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Dear Zohreh. We hope this course will help to reach your goals! Week 3 is about teaching students and is probably interesting for you. Hope to hear from you during this course!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to ZOHREH EHTESHAMINIA
Welcome Zohreh!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Antonina Jeffreys
Dear Antonina. According to the schedule week two will start the 22nd of August. However, you are able to study this course at your own pace. This means that you are able to start with week 2 anytime you want! Hope this answers your questions!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Linda Tran
Welcome Linda! Please do not hesitate to post comments. It is all about learning! Hope to hear from you during the course!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to [Learner left FutureLearn]
Hi Rehab, welcome to this course!
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Welcome Shreya!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Altin Guberi
Dear Altin. Could you elaborate on your comment? We always strive to show interesting movies and topics for this MOOC. However, if you have suggestion what should be improved within this particular topic, we would like to hear your thoughts!
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Great idea Emma-Lucy! Do you have any famous examples that you would like to share with us? Perhaps other learners could benefit!
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Interesting question Renelle! What do you think? Would it be possible to have both mindsets? Perhaps a mindset could differ depending on the skill you need. And do you think it is possible to change your mindset? I would love to hear your ideas!
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Dear Renelle. Good to hear that you are already using online quizzes in class. How does it work so far? I would love to hear your experiences! The tool Jon is using (Socrative) works on computers, laptops, tablets and phones.
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Thank you for your reply Taty! Hope that this solves your question Elisa. Have fun learning!
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Dear Esther. At the University of Groningen we mostly use the term 'student assistants'. As you can see in the movie, their jobs vary from teaching students, work at the service center or being a board member. This is why we decided to distinguish 'teaching assistants', 'support', 'board members' and 'administrators' in the 'personal learning paths' (1.1). In...
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Dear Asma. At the University of Groningen we mostly use the term 'student assistants'. As you can see in the movie, their jobs vary from teaching students, work at the service center or being a board member. This is why we decided to distinguish 'teaching assistants', 'support', 'board members' and 'administrators' in the 'personal learning paths' (1.1). In...
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Welcome Luisa!
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Welcome Irene!
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Dear Elisa. With approximately 4 hours of work, it is able to complete this course in five weeks. However, the course will be available for you in the future as well. This means that you can learn at your own pace! Hope this answers your questions. If you have any questions left, please do not hesitate to ask them. Good luck!
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Thank you Antonina!
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Dear Jamela. Every student of the University of Groningen is able to apply for becoming a student assistant. However, some job openings do have additional requirements. For example, if they are working at the helpdesk of the online learning environment they should have an interest in IT and if they are teaching a course of statistics, they should have received...
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Sarah Brenkman replied to Tatyana Silkova
Dear Tatyana, do you have a clue about the key tools a student assistent needs? I am curious to hear what you think! Furthermore, week 3 will also focus on teaching students and motivate them.
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Dear Jamela, thank you for your kind words. Hopefully, this course will help to achieve your goals!
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Sarah Brenkman replied to anila zaidi
Welcome Anila! Good to hear about your goals. Week 4 will be about Coaching and Communication and will be interesting for you! Hope to hear from you throughout the course.
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Sarah Brenkman replied to John Okorie
Dear John,
Writing comment is not necessary to pass this course. However, it will help you understand the topics. We are especially curious to your view on the different 'discussion' topics. Hope to hear from you throughout the course! -
Sarah Brenkman replied to Thịnh La
Welcome Thinh La and Nadezhda!
