Interview with Romanian Teenager

Learn why a young Romanian thinks you would enjoy traveling to her home country. Also, how the country has changed throughout her lifetime.

Interview with Romanian Teenager, Sorina Scarlatescu


Rachel Lawrence (RL): Where were you born in Romania? What year were you born there?

Sorina Scarlatescu (SS): I was born in Craiova, Romania in 1990.


RL: How have you seen Romania changed since you were a child? What improvements has the country made that you noticed in your life?

SS: I guess there are major changes in Romania since I was born. First of all after 1990 we became a democratic country after the revolution when Nicolae Ceausescu died. Now Romania is a ''normal'' country with a democratic president.

RL: What do you think is the biggest struggle facing Romania today?

SS: I think corruption is the biggest problem for Romania. Of course there are many problems but in my opinion this is the biggest.

RL: What do you think is the biggest misconception of your country? What do you wish people knew about Romania that they do not know?

SS: I believe Romania is a beautiful country! We have some amazing places in Romania for example in the north, Moldova or at the seaside (Black Sea) or in Brasov (Bran castle).

RL: What are some of the areas you have visited in Romania?

SS: I’ve visited like 50% of Romania: Brasov, Constanta, Sibiu (this was the cultural capital of Europe last year in 2007), Tg. Jiu,Bucuresti and others.

RL: Why do you think American tourists would like to visit Romania as a vacation destination?

SS: As I said I believe Romania is a beautiful country you must see it to convince yourself.

RL: How would you describe the Romanian people?

SS: Warm, nice, and sociable and many different kinds. Many left their countries like Spain or Italy to work in agriculture in Romania.