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Did you think about that too?!
“Yeah, back to school again!” This is what I frequently hear from a lot of students who do not feel like they are ready for another term of readings and assignments. At times, understandably so because college work is not always easy, and it all depends on the interest and the (mental) preparation of the… Read more
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Learn a second language
How to learn and study English is a major issue for international students. I have lived in the United States for five years, and I see an improvement in myself, but I also encounter a new expression or vocabulary word every day. I have studied reading, listening, writing, and speaking in class. I am sure… Read more
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My Family in the U.S.
It has been almost three months since I started the Masters of Fine Arts program. I still remember meeting my program mates for the first time. I was surprised that there were only seven people in the program, and that all but me were white Americans. Sometimes my ideas, because of my culture, are different… Read more
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The Best Laid Plans Foiled by Winter Break!
I had big plans for my winter break. I even made a list of all of the things that I was going to accomplish. The list included educational and productive items such as rereading my introductory geology textbook, learning how to use Google SketchUp and brushing up on my calculus skills. I thought about how… Read more
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Less is more in 2012
Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? Are you counting down the days until you break it? You’re not alone! I too am a victim of this apparent unreachable goal. Just six days into the New Year, I’ve already broken my resolution. This year I chose to give up fatty food and get… Read more