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ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH, 2015

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION The rich heritage of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders spans the world and the depths of America’s history. Generation after generation, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have forged a proud legacy that reflects the spirit of our Nation -- a country that values the contributions of everyone who calls America home. During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we honor the perseverance of those who courageously reached for their hopes and dreams in a new land, and we celebrate the important impact the AAPI community has made on our Nation’s progress.

From the more than one million immigrants who journeyed across the Pacific and arrived on Angel Island to the Chinese-American laborers who risked their lives to link our coasts by rail, the determination of this vibrant community represents the best of our national character. In each chapter of our country’s story -- in places like Selma and the grape fields of Delano, during the moments where our Nation’s destiny has been decided -- AAPIs of all backgrounds have set inspiring examples as leaders and trailblazers, united by a common hope for civil rights, equal treatment, and a better tomorrow for all Americans.

Through times of hardship and in the face of enduring prejudice, these women and men have persisted and forged ahead to help strengthen our Union. Native Hawaiians have fought to protect their treasured traditions, language, and lands. And AAPI patriots have defended the beliefs for which we stand. Seventy years ago, the United States and our allies secured a lasting peace throughout the Asia Pacific region and much of the world -- a victory achieved in part by thousands of Filipino Americans who fought valiantly but were denied compensation, and also by Japanese Americans who served this country even as the freedom of their loved ones was denied.

Fifty years ago, the United States opened new doors of opportunity to more Asian and Pacific Islander immigrants through the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, ending the arbitrary and outdated policies that unfairly limited the potential of entire regions. This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, which brought new Vietnamese, Cambodian, Hmong, and Laotian communities to this country. But as we recognize the enormous progress America has made, we must also acknowledge the many struggles AAPIs continue to experience in the face of persistent inequality and bigotry, including barriers to equal access to education, employment, and health care. South Asian Americans -- especially those who are Muslim, Hindu, or Sikh -- too often face senseless violence and harassment due only to the color of their skin or the tenets of their faith. And to this day, many AAPIs continue to live in the shadows and are separated from their families due to our broken immigration system.

My Administration is committed to addressing these unmet needs and the ugly discrimination that still exists. I was proud to re-establish the White House Initiative on AAPIs soon after I took office, to foster opportunities for increased access to and involvement in Federal programs. As part of that effort, my Administration is expanding its regional network of Federal leaders and hosting community meetings across the country to better understand the needs of the diverse AAPI community. Last year, I announced my intent to take actions that would allow more high-skilled immigrants, graduates, and entrepreneurs to stay and contribute to our economy, and I continue to call on the Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform. To highlight the tremendous growth of the AAPI community and my Administration’s commitment to increasing opportunity for AAPIs everywhere, this month we will host the White House Summit on AAPIs -- an unprecedented and historic all-day convening of senior Federal officials and community leaders from across the country.

As we commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we pay tribute to all those in the AAPI community who have striven for a brighter future for the next generation. Together, let us recommit to embracing the diversity that enriches our Nation and to ensuring all our people have an equal chance to succeed in the country we love.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK America, by virtue of the authority vested United States, do hereby proclaim May Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans more about our efforts on behalf of Asian this month with appropriate programs and

OBAMA, President of the United States of in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 2015 as Asian American and Pacific Islander to visit www.WhiteHouse.gov/AAPI to learn Americans and Pacific Islanders, and to observe activities.

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A former nurse and a former accountant, Cecilia, born in Shanghai, educated in schools in Taiwan, is a longtime resident of the Orlando area. Cecilia started line dancing in 1998 in Michigan, and started teaching classes jointly with her husband in 2000. She has taught classes and been a part of several line dance performing groups in Denmark, Norway, and currently in Central Florida.

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Orlando Young Lions is a program to engage anyone interested in the art of Lion Dancing. It is beneficial for both physical exercise and for cultural immersion. There are positions available for both dancing and for drumming (to keep the rhythm). This program is free to all.

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Every Saturday 10:00am - 10:45am Tuition: $10 (Online RSVP needed) Alpa has been enjoying the benefits of Yoga all her life. She is a nationally certified Yoga teacher and has been teaching Yoga over 12 years. Alpa has also been in service to her community as a children’s Yoga instructor at several after school programs and seniors Yoga at several Yoga studios. She has also taught at the Gold’s gym for the past 10 years and now a power Yoga instructor at various locations at LA Fitness. She is passionate about Yoga and the benefits each person can gain from the practice no matter the age.

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Every Saturday 12 pm - 1 pm • Tuition: $20 / lesson

The dizi is a major Chinese musical instrument, and is widely used in many genres of Chinese folk music, as well as Chinese opera, and the modern Chinese orchestra.

Chinese Calligraphy Instructor: Peter Lau

Every Sunday: 3 pm to 5 pm (Donation: $5) Lau has practiced Chinese Calligraphy for more than 50 years. As a way of giving back to the community, Lau chooses to give away his calligraphy to the people he shares it with. He has demonstrated his skill at many events such as the Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival, Asian Cultural Festival, and many other events at Orange County Libraries, Universal Studios, and Hilton Grand Vacations employee events.

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Instructor: Jane Leung Moody

Every Sunday: 3 pm to 5 pm (Donation: $5) Jane has been painting Sumi-e style since the mid ‘80’s. Her personal style is a combination of traditional Chinese and contemporary Western techniques to bring landscapes and floral scenes to life. She practices with a variety of materials, using acrylics and watercolors to achieve the level of detail necessary in her artworks. Jane’s goal is to bridge the gap between traditional (sumi-e style) techniques and twenty-first century contemporary art.

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Asian-American and Adopted 

Ever since I can remember, I have known I was adopted. I suppose it would have been irresponsible of my parents to keep it a secret from me because it would have become quickly obvious – me, a Korean child being raised in an Irish-Catholic family.

For my brother Ben who was not adopted, the reality of our blended family never occurred to him until one day on the school bus some kid told him he and I couldn’t be siblings because we looked different. “I thought the kid had lost his mind,” my brother has since told me. “I’m not exactly sure if that had any specific impact on me, but that was the point when I first recall the notion.”

I don’t know much about the first six months of my life, or if I have other siblings in Korea or any who have also been adopted internationally, but what I do know I can’t completely trust to be accurate. According to my papers, I was born near the capital of Seoul to a mother in her early 30s who was in the process of separating from her husband. For of a variety of reasons, she gave me up for adoption so that I could go to a “loving family in America.”

After returning to Korea as an adult and meeting other international adoptees who have searched for their birth parents (something I have chosen not to do), I’ve learned that many of the stories in adoptees’ papers have been falsified and often show a kinder story than the truth.

Adoptees who grew up thinking their birth parents, in a moment of desperation, asked orphanages to watch over their children and send them to loving families overseas later learned that as infants or children they were actually abandoned on a city bench with no note, no clothes and no food or intentionally left in a busy public place with no efforts made by their birth parents to find them.

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comprised of adopted children. “That’s how it started,” she told me. “I thought, ‘There is more than one way to have a family.’ It was just a whole new concept for me.” 

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With that in mind, what I do know about my early life I doubt is completely accurate – but that’s okay. I consider myself lucky to have been adopted, especially after spending five years living and working in Korea as an adult and seeing the life I could have had – a life that in many ways is much harder, especially for girls and women.

Interestingly, Korea’s high rate of international adoptions has created self-inflicted shame among a nation that has now successfully recovered from it days of post-war poverty. When I lived in Korea in the mid-2000s, I would have taxi drivers scold me for my poor Korean language skills, which always led me to tell them my life story of how I was adopted and raised by an American family. Every time their criticism would turn into sympathy. “You have to forgive us,” they’d tell me.

“Our country had no money. There was little food and life was hard. I’m sorry,” they would say with a sigh. And my response to them was also always the same. “Don’t be. I’ve had a good life with my family in America.”

My (adoptive) mother tells me she first knew she wanted to have a blended family of adopted and biological children when as a child in the 60s she read a book called, “The Family Nobody Wanted” by Helen Doss, a story about a family

Years later as newlyweds living in St. Paul, Minnesota in the 1970s, my parents noticed a building in their neighborhood called Children’s Home Society – an organization they weren’t familiar with until they walked through the doors to learn that it was an adoption agency. At the time, children were being adopted internationally from Colombia and Korea, but it was Korea, my mom tells me, that had a streamlined system making it easier to adopt. And from there, the rest is history.

After several months of my parents working with a social worker, I arrived in the United States at six months of age on March 7, 1978.

I share my story as an introduction to this column I am launching in Asia Trend Magazine.

Through this column, I intend to highlight the many Asian-Americans who like me, were internationally adopted as children. I hope to share their stories and the stories of the families, the lawyers and judges who made it possible – and continue to make it possible – for people like me to come from difficult beginnings in another country and grow into happy, thriving American citizens. This column is for all of them.

Picture 1: A photo of me and my foster mother in Korea.

Seoul, 1977.

Picture 2: Arrival in America. Fresh off a plane from Korea, I arrive in Minneapolis, MN. My adoptive parents, Kate and Mike Kiely, hold me for the first time. Minneapolis, 1978.

Picture 3: A childhood photo of me with my brother Ben who was not adopted.

Picture 4: Adoption day. Sitting with the judge.

Jodi Katherine Kiely is a former Orlando resident now living and working in Washington, DC. She can be reached at jodikiely@outlook.com

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A Travel Tour Guide to Tokyo, Japan (part 1)

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Nigiri Sushi plate outside of Tsukiji Fish Market

Tōkyō (東京) is the capital of Japan and is one of the most populated cities in the world with over 31 million people living in the greater Tokyo area.

Bustling, high tech cityscapes juxtaposing against traditional Japanese temples makes Tokyo truly a unique city. It has become one of my favorite places in the world to visit - from the kind hearted, well-mannered Japanese people, clean and safe city streets, endless shopping, fascinating culture, as well as amazing Japanese food - the city will awe and inspire any visiting tourist. With a strong dollar in recent years, the cost of traveling in Japan has become much more affordable, and quite comparable to expenses found in American cities like New York and San Francisco.

Over 500 years old, the city of Tokyo grew from the modest fishing village of Edo (江戸) to become the seat of the powerful Tokugawa shogunate in 1603. While the emperor ruled in name from Kyoto, the true power was concentrated in the hands of the Tokugawa shogun in Edo. After the Meiji restoration in 1868, during which the Tokugawa family lost its influence, the emperor and the imperial family moved here from Kyoto, and the city was re-named to its current name, Tokyo.

It’s possible for English speakers to navigate their way around Tokyo without speaking any Japanese. Signs at subway and train stations include the station names in romaji (Romanized characters), and larger stations often have signs in Chinese and Korean as well.

Tokyo has many commercial centres for shopping, particularly at the subway station points where millions of locals gather each day to travel about the city. Each of these areas have unique characteristics, such as dazzling Shinjuku, youthful Shibuya, and upmarket Ginza. Tokyo is also home to Tokyo Disney resort, consisting of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea which are Asia’s most visited and second most visited theme parks respectively.

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Robot restaurant and dinner show in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho red light district

Top Areas to Visit in Tokyo The Tsukiji Fish Market and Ginza

Just south of the Japanese Imperial Palace, the famed department stores of the Ginza and the fish markets of Tsukiji are two must stop places to go.

If you’ve sent the film Jiro Dreams of Sushi, you probably have seen scenes of the Tsukiji Fish Market, particularly the tuna auction. If you are a fan of sushi, you must make this pilgrimage at least once in your life to the epicenter of the sushi world. Tsukiji Market (築地市場, Tsukiji Shijō) is one of the world’s largest fish markets, handling over 2,000 tons of marine products per day, and is arguably the starting point for the world’s craze, for better or for worse, for sushi. It is expected to move to a new site in Toyosu in spring 2016, so visit the original market soon.

Watch out for the bevy of market men on scooters, and sellers and buyers hurrying around the inner market where most of the wholesale business and the famous tuna auctions take place. The most famous sushi restaurants inside the market include Sushi Dai and Daiwa sushi which provides high quality sushi for very reasonable prices - regrettably, the wait for a seat in the tiny shop can be many hours long.

offers huge, multi-story department stores, upscale shops selling brand-name goods and some of city’s finest and most expensive restaurants.

Some famous Japanese department stores include Matsuya, Mitsukoshi, Sogo, Marui (OIOI), and Takashimaya.

If you are familiar with Rangetsu in Maitland (formerly of International Drive) here in Orlando, then you should know that the original Rangetsu is in Ginza, specializing in Kobe beef and shabu shabu dishes, founded over 65 years ago in 1947. Take a break from shopping and grab some strawberry daifuku mochi, ultra fresh and delicious strawberry wrapped in rice cake, at Akebono Sembei in Ginza (銀座のあけぼの). It will blow your mind.

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Instead of visiting the inner market, take time to visit Tsukiji’s outer market, which consists of blocks of restaurants and markets that cater more to the tourists rather than the professional food industry. Here, you can find popular street food like hot ramen bowls, beef and tofu o-den soup, and curry rice steaming hot as well as some of the freshest sushi you will ever have in your life.

After a visit to Tsukiji, head on over to Ginza for some amazing shopping on the main street Chuo Dori including brands like Cartier, Bulgari, Louis Voutton, H&M, Uniqlo, and more. Ginza

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Orlando Young Lions Lion Dancing - A simple, but unique term given for something that envelops so much in history and is still with us today. By the sight and sound of it, you can picture a street scene with colorful figures with children frolicking around while elders look on with bright smiles and gleaming eyes. What is this Lion Dance that creates such beauty? It is a traditional Chinese dance in which the dancers are masked and cos-

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tumed to resemble the mythical creature named Nian who has the features of a mighty lion. They bring luck wherever they go and are a blessing for a new year. Also, this beautiful dance wards off bad spirits that may surround you by using the shining mirror on the lion’s forehead and the loudness from the drum and cymbal instruments.

The mirror reflects the appearance of the spirit; which scares them away because of the nega-

tive energy.

There are many types of lion dance. Here at the YESS Community Center inside the Orlando Fashion Square mall near JC Penney, the Orlando Young Lions practice the lion dance style of Southern China. There they learn the potential of Lion Dance and fine Chinese music and arts.

Some may learn the drums, gong, and cymbals while others may learn the role of the lion itself.

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Depending on the desire of the individual, he or she may learn whatever that may interest them.

A typical practice for the team includes conditioning, practicing on whatever the individual needs to work on, small breaks, and going over their performances. Conditioning is the key to unlocking the treasure chest of lion dancing - it is essential in the art of lion dance. In order to perform well, the individual must be strong overall.

Stamina and power in arms keeps the lion up and looking alive. They also keep the drums, gong, and symbol beating lively. Strength in the back

and legs helps keep the tail from collapsing and having a lump in the middle of the lions back. Everyone knows the term “practice makes perfect”.

It is true. Working on anything that is struggling in the beginning will lead to success. Small breaks let everyone get to know each other and regenerate lost energy. Finally, going over performances helps fix small errors which will then be used to make the next performances better and better.

While being educated about Chinese culture and traditions, Orlando Young Lions build friendships and cooperation. For one thing, you

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may have never even seen the people in our group before. But that is okay. We give everyone a warm welcome and treat one another with respect. Building friendships is a key component to a team, which leads to cooperation. Basically it is a cause and effect situation. No friendships results in no cooperation. With friendships, we have cooperation. In Orlando Young Lions, our long lasting friendships can easily benefit our cooperation as a team. Age does not matter here.

We have members of all ages. And don’t worry; if you need more support on your part, we are here to aid you!

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“It is always great to learn something new, especially with your friends.

This program helped me discover more about my culture too. I’m glad that I am part of Orlando Young Lions and love coming every Saturday. I’m also grateful for my teammates and staff.”

“ I look forward to every Saturday because I get to see my friends and practice what I love most! Everyone is kind and I always have fun. Although at first it was a bit intimidating the first couple times I was there but now I would say we are one big happy family here in Orlando Young Lions!”

- Katie Liang, 12 years old

–Sarah Tse, 14 years old

Katie Liang is a a honor roll student at Southwest middle school with a GPA of 4.0. She is also a 6th grader who is an advance belt in taekwondo. Katie plays the violin and piano as well. Finally, Katie loves participating in the Orlando Young Lions program and other community service organizations.

Sarah Tse is a 14 year old 8th grade student who attends Gotha Middle School.

She is an honor roll student that plays guitar, piano, and dance. She has participated in the MPA and All County guitar performances and received the highest scores.

She also loves fitness and a passion for baking all sorts of various sweets. She is a dedicated member of the Orlando Young Lions and an active member for several non-profit organizations.

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Orlando Health hosted the April Business After Hours The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida’s newest Dragon Corporate Partner Orlando Health hosted the April Business After Hours, treating Chamber members and guests to chair massages and o-shibori hot towels, the same spa and concierge-style amenities that are part of the everyday experiences at the hospital’s new 10-story North Tower.

Kari Conley, Orlando Health director of community relations, opened the evening by welcoming the Chamber and sharing the story behind the new Orlando Health main hospital entrance and tower. After her community update, she presented a special treat for the evening’s door prize winner of an Orlando City Soccer Club gift bag.

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Orlando Health is the longtime partner and exclusive medical provider to the MLS franchise.

“Our members were especially excited for this networking event so they could see the new Orlando Health space that opened earlier this year – and they were so pleasantly surprised,“ said Gail Rayos, Asian American Chamber of Commerce President. “The main lobby design so transforms the traditional hospital setting, reflecting the natural beauty of Florida, and blending art, medicine and hospitality for a unique relaxing, yet social environment.”

One of the welcoming practices was “Oshibori”, common in restaurants in Japan and

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China. Hospital Volunteer Services offer a relaxing hot towel, or o-shibori, experience to patients, guests, and team members free of charge. With the added element of aromatherapy, o-shibori is seen as a unique way to not only cleanse the hands, but also experience a moment of comforting tranquility.

AACC recognized three new Chamber members and businesses at the April BAH – business patron member BB&T Bank at Fashion Square Mall and bank Vice President Hung Nguyen; member Jeanne Ford of Disney Parks & Resorts; and member Jhayne Santucci of X-Stream / Paycation Travel.

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{Movie} Gail Rayos, Becky Malicsi, Kenneth Eng, Marie Aguilar, Vi Ma and Shally Wong

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Meet the Director

“My Life in China” - Kenneth Eng Independent film director, Kenneth Eng, recently graced our Central Florida for the East Coast Premiere of his documentary film, “My Life in China,” at the 2015 Florida Film Festival. During the festival, we received an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes meet and greet with him at the Asia Trend / YESS Center on April 14, 2015.

Eng was officially selected for the 2015 Florida Film Festival. He won the Best Feature Documentary at the 2014 San Diego Asian Film Festival (World Premiere). He also directed the 2006 documentary film, ‘Kokoyakyu: High School Baseball,’ and the 2004 documentary film, ‘Take Me to the River.’ According to Eng, the process of developing a final product takes about three years. Within that duration he encountered many deep and life-altering experiences. His sense of compassion and understanding also cultivated.

What we read in books and watch on television and movies are absolutely incomparable to dipping our feet into the culture and embracing the ethnic traditions ourselves. Every time he watches his own films, he is yet taken aback to the

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country where it was originally filmed. He relives the experiences over and over.

His journey to becoming an independent documentary film director is relatable to many firstgeneration Asian Americans and is truly inspiring.

“It has been a long journey. I was trying to figure out who I was and where my place in this world was. Sometimes you do not know who you are,” Eng said. His parents had many high goals and aspirations for him and did not quite understand his passion for independent film directing; however, he stepped out of the mold his family had for him and followed his heart’s true desires. With time and a few processes of trial and error, he found his niche in directing independent documentary films. Now, his family recognizes his passion and the effect his work has on people.

During the West Coast premiere of his film, ‘My Life in China,’ his father had many fans asking for photos and his autograph. He unquestionably enjoyed the limelight experience!

There is so much beauty surrounding us in the world we live in with a bountiful of stories to

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be told, each story fascinating and unique in its own way. His vision and ultimate goal is to tell these stories and have it resonate with people.

One of his intentions within his film, ‘My Life in China,’ is to connect the Chinese American to the Chinese-born mentality. “What you take for granted about your background actually makes you unique. I make meaningful documentaries that touch, inspire and make an impression on people. That makes it all worthwhile,” Eng said.

He also notices the dark and bitter existence of racism that surrounds all of us; however, the best thing we can do is rise above all of the hate and spread more kindness and love. “My Life in China” has just been nominated for Best Documentary at the Milano International Film Festival.

Eng’s dream is to screen “My Life in China” in cities like New York, Boston and Los Angeles. We wish all of the power and luck to him.

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“My Life in China” screenings - 2015 Florida Film Festival “My Life in China” director by Kenneth Eng was one of the 10 documentaries selected at the 2015 Florida Film Festival. Two screenings on April 11th and 17th were filled with movie lovers and supporters. Kenneth Eng is a Boston native who moved to New York City to study film making at the School of Visual Arts in 1994. Ken’s last film “Kokoyakyu: High-School Baseball”, a documentary film about baseball in Japan, pre-

miered on July 4th, 2006 as part of POV’s 19th season, PBS’s award-winning documentary film showcase. Ken also directed/edited “Take Me To The River”, a feature length documentary about the Maha Kumbh Mela, the largest gathering in history shot in India. Ken’s student thesis, “Scratching Windows”, a short documentary film about NY graffiti, was also broadcast on July 4th, 1999 on WNET, New York City’s PBS “Reel NY”.

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Director Eng finally realized his father’s sacrifice in the journey with his father travelling back home where he left thirty some years ago. “My Life in China” is not only a story of an Asian American, it can relate to anyone who is searching the meaning of life and it can touch everyone’s heart.

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How Colleges Select Students The college admissions process is complicated and confusing. College websites are not clearly written. High school counselors are overwhelmed and have very little time to explain the process to parents. Students share information with each other that is unreliable or incorrect.

Understanding how colleges select students is the starting point for a successful college application.

There are two basic methods used by college admissions officers: the “numbers” method and the “holistic” method. These evaluation methods are very different, and the results of these different processes can be surprising.

Every year, students who are rejected by public colleges like the University of Florida are accepted by more selective schools from the Ivy League and beyond.

The numbers method is used by most public universities. Because these schools are created and funded by our government, their processes must be fair and objective. For “State U,” the starting point is a standardized test: either the SAT or the ACT. These tests allow the admissions representatives to compare students using data that is consistent and does not vary from high school to high school. In most cases, test scores create a threshold above which students are likely to be offered admission. Below the threshold, the chances are slim.

After looking at the test scores, public universities will consider each student’s grade point average, then their performance in activities outside the classroom, and then evaluate an essay. Public universities do not require – and will not consider – recommendations, interviews, or other additional materials.

To obtain admission to most public universities, one of the best things a student can do is practice and prepare for the highest possible SAT/ACT score.

For private universities, the evaluation process is not heavily dependent on test scores. First-generation Americans are often frustrated because they don’t understand this process. No matter how perfect a square peg may be, it still won’t fit into a round hole.

Using the holistic method, private universities grade students in multiple attributes, then combine those grades into an overall grade, finally selecting their students based upon diverse qualities that each college prefers.

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The three basic attributes graded by private universities are academics, activities, and human qualities.

Within the academic attribute, colleges consider everything that indicates future success in the classroom. This includes the SAT or ACT score, and also additional tests known as “subject tests.” The academic attribute also considers unweighted grade point average; weighted grade point average; AP or IB scores; class rank or county rank; difficulty of the student’s high school curriculum; achievement in academic competitions; research; honors and awards; original or published work; and even mental challenges that might affect the other data.

Within the activities attribute, colleges will consider everything a student does that is not brain-based. Activities can include formal extracurriculars, hobbies, athletics, community service, employment, or family commitments.

The admissions representatives will grade student performance based upon the caliber of the effort or achievement and upon the community in which the student performs. In other words, those students with national, international or professional achievements will receive the highest scores, followed by those who compete regionally, then within Florida, then within the county or metropolitan area, and then within the high school environment. Colleges are looking for achievement, not just participation.

Finally, the human attribute evaluates applicants based upon subjective criteria such as integrity, ethics, morality, passion, collaboration, interaction with others, and the like. This information is not found in test scores, GPA’s, or extracurricular performance. Because personal qualities are difficult to quantify, most applicants fail in the holistic process by neglecting to provide good information about their human sides. The admissions essays, and especially the recommendations written by teachers, can make all the difference between receiving an offer of admission, or not.

The starting point for understanding how a particular college reviews applications is to look for what they require. If they want limited information, they’re using the numbers method. If they want more things, they’re using the holistic method.

Robert LeVine is President of Selective College Consulting and can be reached at 813-391-3760, by e-mail at BobLeVine@SelectiveCC.com, or through www.SelectiveCollegeConsulting.com

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When tradition meets modernity While some aspects of Japanese food culture, like sushi, and ramen have become more main stream around the world, there are still many traditions and cultural aspects which remain relatively unknown to the general public.

For this reason, the Consulate General of Japan in Miami, in collaboration with Ms. Candy Miyuki, organized a Japanese Candy Art and Character Bento demonstration on March 18 at the University of Central Florida. Over hundred students were given a chance to experience both tradition of candy making and the new trend of bento arts.

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Ms. Candy Miyuki, who is a licensed cook from Japan, is one of only 15 formally trained Amezaiku (Japanese Candy Artist), in the world.

She is the perfect person to host this show “When tradition meets modernity” featuring Amezaiku and Character Bentos.

Amezaiku, dates back 250 years to Edo period is a traditional Japanese folk art of sculpting candy into a variety of shapes as animals and other characters. Candy Miyuki is famous for creating sculptures on a stick from soft rice dough based on the request of guests in mere seconds. Character bentos, originating in kid’s

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lunch box, have recently grown in popularity in Japan. Thus culture has now evolved to the point where national contests are held.

Watch Candy Miyuki Candy Art at https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka5Gr5RZsII. She will also perform at the Asian Cultural Festival on May 30 at the Orlando Fashion Square Mall.

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Dragon boating originated in China around 2,500 years ago.

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Dragon boats are 40 feet long and designed to resemble dragons, with vividly detailed, fire-breathing heads on the bow and pointy tails on the stern. The sides are painted with colorful scales, each boat looking unique.

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The 3rd annual Walgreens Space Coast Dragon Boat Festival on April 18 at the Manatee Sanctuary Park, Cape Canaveral. The festival is one of nine Walgreens Major League Dragon Boat Series events produced by GWN Dragon Boat. 19 Sports / Community teams and 6 Breast Cancer Survivor teams from all over Florida to compete in three distance racing. The athletes were of all ages and abilities. Some rowed as part

of corporate teams, others were on high school squads, and some were there just for the friendship and fun. Today, many Breast Cancer Survivors participate in the sport. It is estimated there are about 150 breast cancer teams around the world.

what the sport is all about. The Walgreens Health and Wellness Village provides participants and spectators with products and services to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Families bring their children for games and activities at the Kids Zone.

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SACA brings the fun to the community The lunar new year has begun and now we are officially in the year of the goat! For the Chinese community, the new year is always a fun celebration with friends and family. It is celebrated at home and at annual Chinese New Year festivals.

As part of its mission, the Suncoast Association of Chinese Americans (SACA) aims to spread

Chinese culture to the community. That is why, this year, SACA and the SACA dragon boat team decided to bring the Chinese New Year festivities to those in the community who could not come out to celebrate. The children at Shriners Children’s Hospital were brought a taste of the fun through a performance that included lion danc-

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ing, a violin solo, and two San Tai Zi. Children and hospital workers gathered in the lobby to watch the performance and were given hong bao (red envelopes for good luck) filled with chocolate coins. SACA hopes that it was able to bring some joy to the hospital and that the children were able to experience Chinese culture.

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