Speaker 1
I am girl. I am a young girl who is still in highschool. I enjoy marching band in the fall and concert band in the season. My parents are both teachers. My favorite subject is english.
Speaker 2
I love going on cruises. I learned how to swim when I was five years old. I liked debate club the most in school. I do computer programming for a living. I just got a new job yesterday.
Speaker 1
I'm in a marching band. I have parents who are teachers. I enjoy english class. I became interested in music as a young girl. I am in high school.
Speaker 2
I enjoy cruises. I was on the debate team in high school. I have a father who teaches. I learned to swim when I was five because my father is a physical education coach. I just started a new job.
Speaker 1
Hello! I’m in a marching band. Do you play an instrument?
Speaker 2
No, I do not, but I enjoy cruises on cruise ships, do you as well?
Speaker 1
Never been. Sounds fun! Any hobbies?
Speaker 2
I was on the debate team when I was in high school. What instrument do you play?
Speaker 1
Flute and violin during concerts. Both my parents are teachers.
Speaker 2
Wow! I bet that must be quite the experience, my father was a teacher of sorts.
Speaker 1
What subject? My favorite is english class.
Speaker 2
He was a phys ed coach. He insisted I learn to swim when I was five!
Speaker 1
You must be a good swimmer! My parents got me into music as a young girl.
Speaker 2
I haven't drowned yet, anyway lol. Do you play in an orchestra?
Speaker 1
Mostly concerts at my high school. Maybe one day!
Speaker 2
Oh, you're still in school! Study hard. I just started a new job yesterday.
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Speaker 1
I'm in a marching band. I have parents who are teachers. I enjoy english class. I became interested in music as a young girl. I am in high school.
Speaker 2
I enjoy cruises. I was on the debate team in high school. I have a father who teaches. I learned to swim when I was five because my father is a physical education coach. I just started a new job.
Speaker 1
How many cruises have you been on?
Speaker 2
I have been on three. The first one was the least expensive because I didn't know much about cruising. It was fun, but to make the trip memorable, it's better to spend a bit more if you can afford it.
Speaker 1
That's good to know. where was your favorite cruise destination so far?
Speaker 2
Usually people like the tropical ones with the warm weather and such. Those are ok, but I really liked the one up to Alaska. The natural spectacle is breath-taking! The passengers are bit different on the Alaska cruises. Maybe less about body image and partying hard.
Speaker 1
I'd love to go to Alaska some time but I'm always so cold. I'm not sure how i'd handle it. 
Speaker 2
There are warmer times of the year, when the sun is always up. I can't recommend going there in the winter as a tourist. Another favorite destination is the Mediterranean. I haven't gone there yet. It would be fun to visit the different port cities there.
Speaker 1
honestly just traveling all around to all parts of the world just sounds really fun. maybe some day I can afford to do that. 
Speaker 2
There are cheaper ways to travel. Cruises are really expensive. The ships are like giant floating hotels. You can find cheaper accommodation and food, especially as a student. 
Speaker 1
I'll definitely look into it. maybe I can find a way to take a year after high school to travel before doing college. 
Speaker 2
That's a great time to do it. There are cheap rail passes. It can help to travel with a friend. That's safer and sometimes more fun, if you can both get along.
Speaker 1
for sure. well maybe I can get an after school job and save up all my money and have my friend do the same. I'm really excited about this now. 
Speaker 2
It's really the best learning experience. School gets dull and repetitive, but traveling to new places is always novel.
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Speaker 1
I'm in a marching band. I have parents who are teachers. I enjoy english class. I became interested in music as a young girl. I am in high school. I plan to go to college. I would take a year off before college to travel if I could. I would get an after school job to save up to travel before college. I would love to visit Alaska. I am always cold. I would like to travel to all parts of the world. I can't afford to travel.
Speaker 2
I was on the debate team in high school. I have a father who teaches. I learned to swim when I was five because my father is a physical education coach. I just started a new job. I have been on 3 cruises. My favorite cruise was to Alaska. I found the passengers on Alaskan cruises to be less about body image and partying hard. I think it would be fun to take a Mediterranean cruise.
Speaker 1
I found this really good deal it would be working with a cruise line to travel, they pay room and board and a small stipend, could you help me decide?
Speaker 2
sure. What areas do the cruise lines travel to?
Speaker 1
There are some that go to Alaska, which I've always wanted to visit, and some that go warmer areas like the Bahamas
Speaker 2
I believe the Alaskan cruise line is the way to go. Less partying and a more settled down crowd. Do you think you'll be able to handle the weather?
Speaker 1
I hope so. I know I'm always cold, but it's not like I'll be outside all the time, I'd be inside a boat, right?
Speaker 2
If you can land a job that is inside. How about something to do with your musical ability? Are there entertainment spots available?
Speaker 1
There might be, that's a good idea. Do entertainers on cruise ships also make tips?
Speaker 2
Yes, if they are tipped by the passengers. There are always dedicated house bands in the lounges. The musicians typically make a salary, because they're doing the same job all the time. Do you think you would like that? 
Speaker 1
I think that could be a lot of fun. I bet I could even save up in a year or two to get to college, which is really my goal. 
Speaker 2
That sounds like a "win" "win" scenario to me. I really hope you can find such a position. When I take my Mediterranean cruise, I'll keep a look out for jobs. 
Speaker 1
Have you ever gotten seasick on a cruise or does the boat stay pretty stable?
Speaker 2
Never gotten sick, thank goodness. The boat is really stable unless the stabilizers go out. Had that happen once and we were rocking and rolling!
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Speaker 1
I'm in a marching band. I have parents who are teachers. I enjoy english class. I became interested in music as a young girl. I am in high school. I plan to go to college. I would take a year off before college to travel if I could. I would get an after school job to save up to travel before college. I would love to visit Alaska. I am always cold. I would like to travel to all parts of the world. I can't afford to travel. I am debating working for a cruise line. I am a musical entertainer. My goal is to save up for college.
Speaker 2
I was on the debate team in high school. I have a father who teaches. I learned to swim when I was five because my father is a physical education coach. I just started a new job. I have been on 3 cruises. My favorite cruise was to Alaska. I found the passengers on Alaskan cruises to be less about body image and partying hard.  I like the thought of an Alaskan Cruise Line. I am going on a Mediterranean cruise. I've never been seasick on a cruise.  I was on a cruise once and the stabilizers went out.
Speaker 1
I found a job opening as a musical entertainer aboard a cruise ship.  My job audition/interview is tomorrow!
Speaker 2
That's amazing! Is the cruise going someplace you have always wanted to go?
Speaker 1
It's a Caribbean cruise, so my Alaska dreams aren't being met yet, but that's ok, I'm just excited to have an opportunity like this!
Speaker 2
That sounds like so much fun! What do your parents think about you taking a year off before college? Were they disappointed?
Speaker 1
Nope, they are excited that I will be able to make some money so I don't have to go into debt so much. 
Speaker 2
Good for them. Do you think you could make enough on the cruise to pay for the first year of school?
Speaker 1
If I get this job, I'm going to stick with it as long as I can. Maybe if I put back enough money I could pay for school, but I think working in the industry can be just as valuable as a formal education.
Speaker 2
That's a good point. I imagine that playing for these people is a great way to get discovered by a talent scout too. I am so jealous of you! I really hope you get the job tomorrow!
Speaker 1
Me too! When are you leaving for your Mediterranean cruise?
Speaker 2
At the end of July. I am so eager I am already packed, lol. When would the Caribbean cruise leave?
Speaker 1
It runs out of Miami and comes and goes twice a week. So I don't know when they would want me to start.
Speaker 2
Ok, that makes sense. Well, I really hope the audition goes well tomorrow. I will be keeping my fingers crossed!
9 days 4 hours
Speaker 1
I'm in a marching band. I have parents who are teachers. I enjoy english class. I became interested in music as a young girl. I am in high school. I plan to go to college. I would take a year off before college to travel if I could. I would get an after school job to save up to travel before college. I would love to visit Alaska. I am always cold. I would like to travel to all parts of the world. I can't afford to travel. I am debating working for a cruise line. I am a musical entertainer. My goal is to save up for college. I have dreams of going to alaska. I work for a caribbean cruise. I am happy with my new job. I am fresh out of high school. My parents are supportive of my new job. I am set on keeping this job. i think working this is as valuable as school. i hope i get the job. i am unsure of the start time.
Speaker 2
I was on the debate team in high school. I have a father who teaches. I learned to swim when I was five because my father is a physical education coach. I just started a new job. I have been on 3 cruises. My favorite cruise was to Alaska. I found the passengers on Alaskan cruises to be less about body image and partying hard.  I like the thought of an Alaskan Cruise Line. I am going on a Mediterranean cruise. I've never been seasick on a cruise.  I was on a cruise once and the stabilizers went out.
Speaker 1
i got hired at the carribean cruise.
Speaker 2
Umm that is AMAZING! Congratulations? When do you take off?!
Speaker 1
We have a cruise in just a couple of weeks, I'm so excited about it!
Speaker 2
I am guessing you will be providing musical entertainment to the guests?? What will toy be playing?
Speaker 1
I have a medley of light pop songs prepared for the passengers, I hope they'll like it. 
Speaker 2
So cool! Any fun '90s hits?
Speaker 1
Yes, a couple. Would you like me to see if I can get you a deal on a cruise? I know you like taking cruise vacations.
Speaker 2
That was my next question, actually hahaha! I would love to see you play and you know I am always up for a cruise!
Speaker 1
Okay, I'll see what I can do. My company does cruises in the Caribbean. It's pretty hot down there, would that be okay for you?
Speaker 2
I believe so. It is definitely worth risking if the price is right! I don't need fancy accommodations or anything, but I do usually get all-inclusive. 
Speaker 1
Okay, great. So how is the new job working out? 
Speaker 2
It is much easier and more boring than I imagined for the salary. I know I should be grateful, but I was kind of looking forward to something more fast-paced and maybe even dramatic at times.
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