Ursula: Hey there! I'm Ursula, and I just moved to this area from Nigeria. It's so nice to meet you!

Me: Nice to meet you too, Ursula! What brought you here?

Ursula: Well, my parents wanted me to have a better education, so they sent me to study abroad. I'm currently pursuing my degree in psychology at the local university.

Me: That's amazing! And what brings you to the pool today?

Ursula: I just needed some time to relax after a long week of classes and exams. The water felt so refreshing on my skin, and it was nice to be able to clear my mind for a bit.

Me: I hear you! Swimming is one of my favorite ways to unwind too. How did you learn to swim?

Ursula: Oh, I grew up near the beach in Nigeria, so I've been swimming since I was a little girl. It's always felt like second nature to me.

Me: That's really impressive! Are there many beaches in Nigeria?

Ursula: Actually, yes! We have quite a few beautiful beaches on the Atlantic coast. They're some of my favorite places to visit when I go back home for the holidays.

Me: That sounds amazing. I've always wanted to visit Africa. Is there anything else you like to do in your free time?

Ursula: Oh, I love to read and write poetry! It's a great way for me to express myself and unwind after a long day of classes.

Me: That sounds really cool! What inspires you when you're writing?

Ursula: A lot of different things actually - sometimes it's a particular emotion or experience that I want to capture on paper, while other times it might be something I saw or heard in passing.

Me: That's really interesting. What are some of your favorite poems that you've written?

Ursula: Well, one that stands out to me is a piece called "Black Girl Magic." It's about the strength and resilience of black women, and how we continue to thrive despite all the challenges we face.

Me: That sounds really powerful. I'm sure it resonates with a lot of people!

Ursula: Absolutely. And even though I grew up in Nigeria, I feel like there are still so many aspects of black culture that people here in America don't fully understand or appreciate.

Me: That's a great point. I think it's really important for all of us to learn and celebrate each other's cultures, especially in today's political climate.

Ursula: Absolutely! And as someone who has lived in both Africa and America, I feel like I have a unique perspective on the subject.

Me: That's really interesting. Well, it was great talking to you, Ursula! Maybe we can hang out again sometime?

Ursula: Definitely! It was really nice meeting you too.