ELC Insights - Sept/Oct 2014

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English Language Center Insights A Newsletter for and about our Students and Faculty

Falling into Place Written by Katie Subra

Dear Students and Colleagues,

Teacher Feature – Meet Susan Webber!

Written by Junha Moon 1) Why did you choose your job?

I love working with international students and I can experience other cultures. Also, I like helping international students.

2) What do you do in your job?

I work closely with the international services office. I answer student questions, process applications, teach, help students, and several other things…

3) What do you like about your job?

I like working with international students and working with my colleagues to make a rewarding experience for everyone.

Save the Date!

Conv. Partners October 8, 5-7pm Food, games, and conversation topics will be prepared by ELC students!

Pumpkin Carving

Haunted House

October 15, 4-6pm Pumpkins, candy, and spooky tunes will be provided for this seasonal treat

October 18, TBA We’ll go to La Crosse to shop, eat out, and visit a haunted house

After spending the past academic year teaching in Belarus, I am happy to return to my ELC classes. This fall I met some of you for the first time; others I have had the pleasure of knowing for one or even five years.

It is such a joy to teach such a diverse group and to work with such dedicated teachers. My year abroad has taught me many things, not the least of which is that the world becomes very small (and opportunities infinite) when you surround yourself with good people!

If you’re experiencing any feelings of culture shock or homesickness, please come talk to me. J

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER

FALL 2014

Artifacts of Life in Winona The Shuttle Bus Written by Dan Goon Hur The shuttle bus from the West Campus at WSU plays a very important role in the lives of WSU students. There are few reasons why the shuttle bus is important. The most popular reason is that West Campus is the farthest Campus from Main Campus. That's why almost all West Campus students use it.

Moreover, the shuttle bus has a few types of variations. In the morning, it is for 40 people because a lot of people are trying to get to

Big Lake

class, but usually it is for 20 people in the afternoon and evening. In addition it comes

Written by Abdelrahman Yehia

every 15 minutes. If you use it, it will take you only 5 minutes between Main Campus and

The big lake is one of the most

West Campus. Besides the shuttle bus looks

attractive places in Winona. It’s located near

like a big square and there are many chairs,

Winona State University. The magnificent

but in the morning, a lot of people are standing

view of the lake zone includes a beach, rose

because there are more people than chairs. For

garden, park, walking, and biking path that

these few reasons, I think the shuttle bus is

attract visitors and residents. You can enjoy

very useful for West Campus students.

doing a lot of activities such as walking, running, biking, and fishing. By doing a oneyear membership at the Lake Center, you can enjoy water sports like paddleboards, kayaks, and other boats. In winter people can enjoy skating rink and snowmobile races.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER

FALL 2014

Critical Summaries of “When hailing a taxi in Manhattan, shyness is not your friend” Written by Ibrahim Julaih The article “When hailing a taxi in Manhattan, shyness is not your friend” written by Lesley Carlin is about taking a taxi in Manhattan. If it is raining you cannot find a taxi, as easy as you think, and if the time is clos to the end of his shift, he will ask you where you are going.

Also If you are in downtown Manhattan and you want to go La Guardia and he has 20 minutes to end his shift he will not drive you there. When the cap stops to you first get in the car and then tell him where you are going. If he did not take you to the destination that you want you can take the number and report them. If you are having a problem with a cap just go to the nearest place and ask the doorman to hook you up in an order and give him tip.

Written by Mami Kudo In “When hailing a taxi in Manhattan, shyness is not your friend” the author, Lesley Carlin wrote about how to use a taxi more easily in Manhattan. Generally, people who want to catch a taxi have to stand the road where driver can see them clearly and raise the arm or yell to show their appeal. Although it might be worked, she introduced some tips that people should know about taxi in Manhattan. For example, the case of raining, in the downtown, the time that driver’s work time will finish for 20 minutes. But also she said that if the people are getting trouble of taxi, they have to need the help with someone.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER

FALL 2014

What do you think about Winona so far?

Writing students share their opinions I like Winona because of the good food.

--Cheick Diallo I like Winona because of Mississippi River.

--Mohammad Dhrfan I come to America because I like to study English.

--Noof Ahmed Sarhan I like the U.S. because of the freedom. --Ali Alsagoor

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Thanks to our contributors!

FALL 2014

Special thanks to everyone who contributed writing and photos: Junha Moon, Susan Webber, Katie Subra, Ibrahim Julaih, Mami Kudo, Dan Goon Hur, Abdelrahman Yehia, Cherry Zhang, Yu Zheng, Andrea Guerrero Le贸n, Qussam Julaih, Abdullah Alburee, Noof Sarhen, Cheick Diallo, Mohammad Dhrfan, Ali Alsagoor