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No words allowed - how was Romania, Sumi?

Sumi SomaskandaDecember 8, 2014

Reporter Sumi went to Romania to meet Andrea, a young woman taking care of her siblings all by herself as their mother works abroad to earn enough money. Here Sumi answered some questions about her shoot - without words.

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How important is family to you?

Life Links - Sumi Somaskanda
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If you were a child again for a day and not have any responsibilities, what would you do first?

Life Links - Sumi Somaskanda
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When you were growing up - what did you want to be?

Life Links - Sumi Somaskanda
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Filming, tweeting, writing, taking pictures, meeting people - or something completely different. What's your favorite part of the job?

Life Links - Sumi Somaskanda
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You met Andrea in Romania, where she takes care of all of her siblings, because their mother moved to Italy to support them financially. How does Andrea stay in touch with her mom?

Life Links - Sumi Somaskanda
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What would Andrea do if she didn’t have to take care of her siblings?

Life Links - Sumi Somaskanda
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Andrea has not only one, but many jobs. How many jobs have you had so far?

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When life gets tough - run or fight?

Life Links - Sumi Somaskanda
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