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PRODUCTION EDITOR: JING HAMILTON
DINNER WITH NEW STUDENTS
ACTIVITIES & OTHER EVENTS
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT!
ASK CESL
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CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Dinner with new CESL students!
New CESL students enjoyed dinner at Gentle Ben’s on Thursday (10/15). CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: JEREMY LEE
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR: TARA CHANDLER
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These fun-loving students take advantage of CESL activities to make friends from around the world. Tell them “what’s up!” next time you see them!
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Upcoming Fall 2015 Activities & Events Fri. 10/23—Sun. 10/25 Grand Canyon Trip [SOLD OUT] Sat. 10/24 Mt. Lemmon at 10:00am [$10] - Escape the heat and embrace nature at Tucson’s tallest mountain, Mt. Lemmon. Mt. Lemmon is at an elevation of 9,157 feet and is a popular tourist destination year around, but particularly in the hot summer months of southern Arizona. Sat. 10/31 Nightfall (Halloween at Old Tucson) at 5pm [$25] Experience Halloween in the U.S.! Nightfall is Tucson's oldest and most famous haunted town. Experience live shows, haunted houses, and creepy characters all night long. Wear a costume and join the costume contest for cash prizes. Sat. 11/7 NHL Hockey Game - Experience an exciting hockey game at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona between New York Rangers and Arizona Coyotes. Go Coyotes! Sat. 11/14 Reid Park Zoo at 12pm [$5] Sun. 11/22 Shin Wei Modern Dance Performance at 6:30pm [$15] Space is limited! Sign up for ALL activities online at: http://www.cesl.arizona.edu/activities
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Play Bubble Soccer!
Eat Free Food!
University of Arizona Event: Cat Crawl!
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PIL Workshop Schedule PIL: Program for Intentional Learning
Contact a PIL Advisor!
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Bridge Application Deadline Apply to the Undergraduate or Graduate Bridge Program for Spring 1 • Application deadline: November 9th • The application is online at: o UNDERGRADUATE: http://www.cesl.arizona.edu/ugabp (Make sure to do UA’s Non-Degree Seeking Application also) o GRADUATE: http://www.cesl.arizona.edu/gabp • Questions? Contact Bridge Programs Coordinator, Rebecca Noreen, at rnoreen@email.arizona.edu or visit her in Harvill 239
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Every week we interview CESL students. If you are willing to be interviewed, talk to the Student Activities Assistants in the SLC (CESL 212).
Name: Jonathan Morales
Hometown: Nogales, Arizona
Why do you want to study English?
I think it’s a great tool for traveling and work.
Why did you choose the University of Arizona?
Because I think it’s the best.
Do you enjoy living in Tucson? Yes, I love Tucson. I love the people, the culture, the highways, and the streets. There is no traffic here. Is there anywhere else in the United States you would like to visit? I really want to go to San Francisco to see the Golden Gate Bridge. Have you traveled to any other countries besides the U.S? I’ve been to Thailand, Singapore, China, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Guatemala, Bangladesh, Germany, Nepal, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Which country was your favorite to visit and why? Bali in Indonesia because the beaches are so beautiful; it’s a paradise. You feel like you are in another world. Also it is inexpensive and everybody loves Americans. What do you like to do in your free time? I like running, and I recently started fishing. Right now I’m looking for good places to camp around Tucson.
Interviewed by Tanner Jean-Louis
What is your dream career and why do you feel passionate about it? My dream career is computer networking. In high school I liked coding the way other students liked drawing. I even got a scholarship to take some computer classes at the local college while I was still in high school in El Salvador. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I want to be starting my career in computer networking, living in Germany.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Name:
Nawaf Al-Jahdari
Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Level: 3
Tell me a little about yourself, Nawaf. I like soccer, video games, movies, and one day I’d like to hike. Did you know that we have a hiking club? Oh, cool. I didn’t know that. You can find our activities on the board in the middle of the hall, in the SLC, or online. And you can always ask a Student Activities Assistant for that information. Thank you. I would really like to do it. I want to go and see nature everywhere. I had an opportunity once in Tennessee, but I was scared to go because it was so cold. So, I didn’t do it. Good thing Arizona isn’t cold! So what has your favorite experience been in the US?
Interviewed by Sophia Gonzalez
I really like traveling with friends. I’ve been to Chicago, Nashville, Louisville, and St. Louis. Could you tell me a story about one of these trips? My friends and I were in Kentucky. We were driving to St. Louis and it was raining very hard outside. My friend was driving so fast and then all of a sudden the tire blew. When we finally stopped, it was raining so hard that we couldn’t get out of the car for 3 hours. What did you do? I was scared of what to do. My friend slept and I decided to check snapchat. We couldn’t do anything because we didn’t have a spare tire. Finally, our friends came with a tire and then we were back on the road to St. Louis. What did you learn from that experience? During the dangerous times, don’t be scared. It’s better to be encouraging to your friends by being courageous. Nothing scary has happened since then but I’m ready for the next time. When it’s the first time, dangerous moments are scary, but I will be calm. I think it’s better to help your friends and know that it’s okay because these moments will become funny stories for your children.
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Ask CESL What is the SLC? The SLC stands for the Student Learning Center. It is one of the best places in CESL to interact with staff, student workers, and other CESL students. Where is the SLC? The SLC is located in room 212, on the second floor of the CESL building. If you are a student in the Trinity building, there is also a resource center located in Trinity Room 20. What is there to do in the SCL? Both rooms available for students have a computer lab that students can use. There are also tables where students can hang out to do homework, or practice their English with other students or CESL staff. CESL’s Student Activities Assistants hold office hours in CESL and are there to help you with any questions, share information on upcoming activities, or just hang out and chat. At CESL, there are also games such as Chess, Scrabble, and Apples to Apples. How can I improve my English in the SLC? Students are encouraged to practice their English with one another in the SLC, and with the Student Activities Assistants. The PIL program coordinators, Karyn and Camille, also hold office hours in the SLC to give students individualized help with their English learning skills. Teachers also drop by the SLC to provide students with extra help; these hours are posted in the SLC and Trinity resource center. Is there any other information in the SLC? Yes! The SCL is full of flyers and brochures for students. You can find information about tutoring, campus services such as Campus Health or the CatTran, information on the IELTS, and information about Tucson such as housing, public transportation, and local events! Any tips about using the SLC? Make sure you know your NetID and password so that you can access the computers. To keep the computers clean and working, food is not allowed in the SLC. Students should also avoid speaking too loudly in the SLC when other students are trying to work.
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