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What size did you want your coffee?
In order to learn the American culture, I have had to ask many times about many things since I first came here, but one was obvious to me without having to ask about it; most Americans love coffee. Certainly, I did not have to do any research about this, just look at the Starbucks’ lines… Read more
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Tutor Buddy
Tutor Buddy Have you ever had a school friend who was not from your school or even your neighborhood when you were a elementally or junior-high school student? In Japan, most children start tutoring at other schools at around age nine. They tutor at schools two or three days a week, depending on their age.… Read more
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Occupy PSU
When I first spot the flyer in the Cramer Hall stairwell, I chuckle to myself. “Student Walkout! Occupy PSU,” it cries in all its crudely photocopied glory. I remember when my class learned about walk-outs, sit-ins, and other forms of civil disobedience in high school American history. ‘Why had we never thought of this?’ we… Read more
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Bowl your way to charity this Thanksgiving season
Have you ever wanted to help out at a soup kitchen? There’s no better time than Thanksgiving. Portland has plenty of places to lend a hand near our campus. Pick up the phone and call a local food bank to see how you can help. Soup kitchens are in need of assistance in other areas… Read more
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International Students Halloween Party
Halloween is unique American holiday, so I invited all my international friends and my American friends to a campus Halloween party put on by the Organization of International Students and the Intensive English Language Program. I thought that it will be a great opportunity to experience American culture for the international students and to expose… Read more