Happy Christmas Break everyone! J Finals are over and students
are finally getting to sleep after numerous hours of studying, which hopefully
helped with their final grades. I hope everyone had a wonderful semester! There
are many things to do during Christmas break. Many International Students are
traveling all over the world. This time is usually spent with ones close
friends and family. Without the stress of school and tests, students are really
able to enjoy themselves during this month long break. So, spend time with
those you love and do not stress about school, it is not even here yet. Enjoy
your Christmas Break!
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Finals
Finals, something most college students are not prepared for
ahead of time. Things start to get crazy and students start worrying because
they are not sure whether they will pass their classes or not. Finals week is a
stressful week for most college students. They live off of coffee and no sleep.
One good thing is that there are “quiet hours” around campus where students
have to be quiet and respect others around them that may be studying. Some students
have up to six tests during finals week, which can be very stressful and
overwhelming. Students need to remember to take breaks between studying and do
something to take their minds off of things for a little while. Relaxing between
studying is something that students really need to remember to do. So, good
luck to everyone on their finals. I wish you the best. J
Friday, November 21, 2014
Language Tables
Language Table is an event taking place during International
Education Week. The event usually take place at the Campus Center Fireplace for
one hour. In that one hour, students around campus can learn six different
languages. These languages include Hmong, Vietnamese, French, Japanese, Thai,
and Spanish. Approximately in 10 minutes, students will learn one language,
then in the next 10 minute they will switch to a different group to learn
another language. It is a great event to enjoy and hang out to make a friend
and learn a new language. Come and join the Language Tables at the Campus
Center Fireplace!
Thursday, November 20, 2014
iFest
International Festival is something that takes place on
campus, either outside or in the Reynolds Room, once every school year. This is
a festival for anyone who wants to participate. Tables from all different
countries are set up in a room and people from those countries tell others
about their country. A few of the UAFS students performed dances and songs from
their countries. This festival lasts for about 3 hours. Also, the first 100
people to show up get a free t-shirt. I know how much college students love
t-shirts, and free stuff. This is a wonderful experience for other students to learn about different
countries and what people do that are from those countries. This was my first experience with iFest and I really enjoyed it.
Black Friday Shopping!
SHOPPING! Who doesn’t love shopping? Black Friday is a day
that everybody goes shopping for Christmas presents and things that are on
sale. Many people will stay awake all night shopping. Some people get mean and
crazy when someone else takes the thing that they want to buy. Some families
make it a tradition to go Black Friday shopping on Thanksgiving night. I went
Black Friday shopping for the first time last year with my International
buddies. It was so fun. I think that my International buddies really enjoyed it
too because it was also their first time going Black Friday shopping. If you’ve
never been, you should definitely go this year. :)
Friday, November 14, 2014
Thanksgiving Day
In a few more weeks, it will be Thanksgiving Day. During
Thanksgiving Day, many people gather together to eat delicious food together.
Food that are commonly served during Thanksgiving Day is pecan pies, pumpkin pie,
potatoes, stuffing, cranberry pie, vegetables, biscuits with gravy, and turkey
or ham. Thanksgiving is a national holiday for all American families that have
started ever since the Pilgrims have settle in the United States. It is known
to be a big feast where both the Native Americans and Pilgrims join together
for dinner. This holiday is usually a day where many families express how
thankful for the things that they have receive in their life. Join families
across the United States in this delightful holiday!
Friday, November 7, 2014
International Festival
International Festival is a great time to enjoy some food
from different parts of the world as well as entertainment. This is a great way
for international students to not only learn about the American culture, but
also the diversity of cultures in the United States. Many students will get to
see different kinds of clothing from around the world and learn about different
kinds of cultures and languages. This is usually a really fun event with over
500 attendees. There are more fun events to do and many more things to see. Do
not miss out on the International Festival.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Be Stress Free :)
Don’t stress out. As the semester is coming to a close, many
students become overwhelmed with the amount of homework and tests they have to
do and study for. We need to take things slow and take it day by day. We do not
need to worry and stress out about things that are in the future. Procrastination
gets the best of us though, we wait until the last minute to do things and that
is not good either. We, as students, need to find a happy medium. We do not
need to be so worried about things in the future, but we also do not want to
put off things until the very last minute. So, do not stress. Study and do your
best. J
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Pumpkin Carving!
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!
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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