Did you know that pumpkins in America and pumpkins in Asia
are not the same things? Around the end of October, Halloween, and the
beginning of November people begin to carve pumpkins in America. In America,
pumpkins are big, round, and orange. They whole season of fall revolves around
leaves and pumpkins here in America. In Asia, Kabocha are considered pumpkins
and are not as popular as the American pumpkin is here. In America many
families gather together to carve pumpkins. Once a pumpkin has been carved, it
then become a thing called a Jack-O-Lantern. Jack-O-Lanterns are mainly
associated with Halloween because families put them outside when people come to
go trick or treating. Today, October 30, 2014, the Office of International
Relations is hosting a pumpkin carving event where all students can come and
carve pumpkins together. I am excited because I have never carved a pumpkin
before. I think that it will be fun!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Homecoming Bonfires
Every year for Homecoming, we have many events to do that on
that week. One of the most enjoyed events would be the Homecoming Bonfires.
During that time, students would get together around a bonfire, a celebration
of where many people surrounds this fire in the middle, and just make s’mores
and talk about campus life. Many students including student organizations on
campus come together and do cheer stunts and just have a great time with each
other. Not only are they enjoy the night with s’mores, but also fireworks are
used to accompany the students during that night. It is one of the best time to
make new friends and just get to know people. It is a great way to know about
organizations on campus and just have a great time. I would totally recommend
that all international students get to experience this event at least once in
their life.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
SOCKTOBER!
Socktober is an event hosted on UAFS campus to collect new socks with students in elementary who needs socks for the winter. For the month of October, international students will be paired up with their American buddies and another group of students to collect new socks. The team with the most socks will receive a prize from the Office of International Relations. This event was inspired by Kid President as he challenge many communities and schools around the world to collect new socks. There are many school and facilities from all over the world that are participating this event by collecting new socks for those who are in need of socks. Take this as a opportunity to better your community and make a change in the world.
Friday, October 17, 2014
#TraditionKeeper
During
orientation week, you will receive what we call a Traditionkeeper book. In that
book, there are many activities that you should attend. When you attend that
event or engage with those activities, you will have to take a picture or have
some kind of proof that you have attend the event. If you are a international
student you only need to attend 15 total events. However, if you are a student who
will be here for four years, you will have to attend 26 total events. Once you
have attend all those events, return this book to the Student Alumni
Association for cords for your graduation. These cords represent that you have
made your college years the best of the best. It will look really good on your
college degree and many companies are going to hire you because you believe that
you are a person with a lot of experience. Therefore, take this opportunity and
make it the best that you can. Be a traditionkeeper today!
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Kimono Fun!
On Friday October 10th, I got to be part of the
Fall Festival that the Cavanaugh Elementary school here in Fort Smith hosts for
their students and the families of the students. While there, I got to dress up
in a kimono along with two of the Japanese Ace students. It was a wonderful experience.
Eight International students taught Calligraphy and Origami to many Cavanaugh
Elementary School students. I believe that this was a great experience for the
Japanese students, as well as the Elementary School students. The Ace Program
girls went, and I do think that they really enjoyed getting to interact with
all of the students. It was a great experience for all that went.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
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