What is Eamonn doing in Amherst in Chapter Two, and what does Isma think of this?

Eamonn wanders each day after talking to Isma and finds a part of the town he has not seen before. He is living on his mother's savings and only looking for experiences for the point of the experience. Isma disapproves and thinks he should be doing something productive with his time, such as learning a language or aide work.