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Project 3 - Composite Characters
Created
Aug 12, 2024 5:47 AM
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Ashley Garyee Kwong
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Aug 14, 2024 5:47 AM
Profile 1: Eco-friendly Emma
- Name: Emma Edwards
- Age: 68
- Background: Born and raised in Sweden, Emma Edwards dedicated her career to environmental science, working with various NGOs on projects that focused on sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. In retirement, she continues to advocate for environmental causes, regularly speaking at community events and writing articles for environmental blogs.
- Interests: Emma enjoys bird watching, gardening, and nature walks. She is an avid reader of environmental literature and loves to stay updated on the latest eco-friendly technologies.
- Reason for Interest in Vac Marine: Emma is particularly impressed by the Vac Marine’s commitment to cleaning the oceans and its use of renewable energy sources like osmotic power. She sees her journey on the Vac Marine not just as a travel experience but as an extension of her environmental advocacy, allowing her to witness and share innovative ecological practices with her peers and community.
Profile 2: Wellness Wendy
- Name: Wendy Wallace
- Age: 65
- Background: Wendy Wallace served as a nurse in the UK for over 40 years, focusing on holistic health and wellness. Since retiring, she has become a certified yoga instructor and nutritional consultant, helping other seniors find balanced, healthy lifestyles.
- Interests: Wendy leads local wellness workshops, teaches weekly yoga classes, and often participates in community health fairs. She also enjoys cooking and often hosts healthy cooking classes, sharing recipes that focus on longevity and vitality.
- Reason for Interest in Vac Marine: Wendy is attracted to the Vac Marine for its emphasis on a clean and healthy environment, which aligns with her philosophy of wellness travel. The ship’s features that promote physical health and mental well-being, such as spacious exercise areas and quiet relaxation zones, make it an ideal choice for her to continue practicing and promoting a healthy lifestyle while exploring new destinations.
Profile 3: Social Samuel
- Name: Samuel Sanchez
- Age: 70
- Background: Samuel Sanchez, originally from Italy, is a retired businessman who founded and ran a successful community arts center, fostering cultural exchanges and creative collaborations. In retirement, he remains active in his community, organizing local festivals and cultural events.
- Interests: Samuel is an amateur painter and a patron of the local arts scene. He loves hosting dinner parties, attending opera performances, and visiting art galleries with friends and family.
- Reason for Interest in Vac Marine: Samuel sees the Vac Marine as a perfect venue for engaging with a diverse group of people in a relaxed, culturally rich environment. The ship’s spacious design, and the ability to have scalable, on-demand 3D printed modules, promotes social interactions in luxurious and comfortable settings, appealing to his love of community-building and his desire to meet and interact with people from various cultural backgrounds. Samuel is particularly excited about the potential to host and participate in onboard cultural events and social gatherings.