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By Ayako Ando
On-line Forty-Niner
Cal State Long
Beach students had the opportunity to get to know other's
countries and cultures during last week's "International
Education Week 2001."
More than 10 events were prepared for students by the Center
for International Education and other departments.
"The main purpose of these events is to recognize the
world, especially after Sept. 11, and to realize we are related
to other countries," said Linda Olson-Levy, executive
assistant to the director at the center. "It is very
important to inform our students to have a better understanding
and appreciation for other cultures to avoid another disaster."
The center offered a number of workshops for students throughout
the week.
A London Semester Workshop, Study Abroad Country-Specific
Information Workshop and others provided information students
will need to prepare for their education in foreign countries.
Exchange students and students with studying abroad experience
were at the workshops to help entice other students with stories
from their experiences.
"The workshop was extremely helpful. It definitely motivated
me to study abroad," said Nancy Cortes, Spanish major,
who is interested in traveling to Spain.
Marissa Head, a freshman interested in going to Italy or France
agreed.
"It was exciting to hear about the programs that are
offered through CSULB," she said.
Cecilia Fidora, study abroad coordinator for the center, said
she was happy to have the week to promote the center's programs.
She said fewer students are applying for the programs at this
time, reflecting the fear of terrorism.
"I will try to make students aware and inform them of
the availability because studying abroad really makes students
grow and gives them confidence and self-identity as well as
skills," Fidora said.
Jim Creitz from the Trossingen, Germany Music Academy visited
music classes Wednesday and shared his professional experiences
in Germany with students.
Creitz suggested that music students should locate themselves
in small towns with good music programs to concentrate on
practicing their profession.
John Tsuchida, professor and chair of Asian and Asian American
studies, held a faculty panel discussion Thursday to discuss
"Reparations for Victims of War Crimes and Slavery."
Tsuchida talked about the government's response for people
who were mistreated during war time and other legal issues,
emphasizing the need to consider the treatment of Islamic
people after the terrorist attack.
"It was a good time to have the panel discussion to inform
students what happened to people in the world during the war
time, so that we can avoid the misconduct," said Tsuchida.
The "Budget Travel Workshop," presented by Hosteling
International, informed students of more reasonable options
for traveling. The "International Education Fair"
allowed several international clubs to introduce their activities.
"This is the first time we actually had these kinds of
international events put all together, but we will continue
to have it ever year around this time to make students realize
what is happening in the world and what is available to them,"
said Olson-Levy.
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Ayako
Ando/On-line Forty-Niner
Freshman Marrisa Head, left, listens as Tracey
Cuobertson, a study abroad advisor, explains the details of
a study abroad program in Italy.
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