Celop Fall 2004 Semester Book Xiv

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Contents S Letter from the Director • CreditsB 4 Where CELOP Students Come From 5 Semester Book Elective Class 6 Registration Week 8 Get to Know Your Classmates 11 Student Profiles: Hisami Yasuyama • Vicky • Mohamed Al Mubarak • Anton Sabha • Hasumi Tanaka 12 John Kopec’s Class at Plimoth Plantation 16 Dorothy Lynde’s Class Goes to Harvard 17 Pizza Party at CELOP 18 “What Surprised Me Most about Boston” by Raquel Chavez Muscolino and Mariana Bego 22 “What Surprised Me Most about the U.S.” by Manuelita Bonilla 23 “What is the Best Thing about Living in Boston?” by Teppei Tsukiyama 24 “Thanksgiving” by Ece Gucuk 25 Halloween Party at CELOP/Costume Contest Winners 26 The CELOP Skeleton Crew 30 Doreen Miller’s Dead Finger Cookies 31 Scenes of Boston by Li-Yen Huang 32 Photo Essay by Lydia Jimenez 36 Poems by Pam Steeves’ Class 38 Japanese Cultural Reception 42 “Japanese Cultural Reception: Tokyo—The City We Live in” by Mizuki Motojima 44 Scenes of Tokyo 45 “The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University” by Yong Il Lee 46 “The Big Time Century Begins: My Impressions of NYC” by Mizuki Motojima 47 “A Night with Interpol and the Secret Machines at Avalon” by Li-Yen Huang 48 “Shopping in Boston” by Caroline Chenot 49 “The Presidential Race in Boston” 50 “Ramadan Kareem” by Mohamed Al Mubarak 52 “Ead Al-Feter: A Muslim Celebration” by Sayed M. Al-Mousawi 53 “The Pioneer of Indonesian: Women’s Emancipation” by Astrid Veronica 54 “The Effect of Malls in the United Arab Emirates” by Mohamed Al Mubarak 54 “Saving My Uncle” by Edmundo Dangla 56 “Customs: To Keep or Not to Keep?” by Hanan Al-Kindi 57 “Since When Did I Stop?” by Caroline Chenot 57 “Backpacking in South America,” by Marian Quevedo Rondon 58 “What a night!” by Marta Mohos 60 “A Calm of Waiting” by Astrid Veronica 60 “An Experience of Love” by Esra Al-habib 61 “Red Sox Reverse ‘Curse of the Bambino’” 62 “The Red Sox Blew away the Curse in One Sweep” by Seong Hyun Park 63 “Lethal Non-Lethal Weapons?” by Carlos Dorado 64 “You Know?” by Caroline Chenot 64 “Foreign Language Classes at Hosei University and Boston University” by Haruna Suzuki 66 “Superman is Dead, and It wasn’t the Kryptonite” by Carlos Dorado 68 “Expression of Life” by Caroline Chenot 69 “Apollo” by Caroline Chenot 70 “It’s Only a ‘Ciggy’!” by Hanan Al-Kindi 70 “Kerry vs. Bush” by Carlos Dorado & Fabiana Casado 72 “The Effects of the Decline of Bats” by Maria Sagot 73 Movie Reviews: Motorcycle Diaries, Alfie, Hero 74 Theater Review: The Lion King 76 Restaurant Reviews: Papa Razzi, Armani Café 77 Friday Movie Club 78 Sitcom Club 80 News of the Semester 82 CELOP Crossword Puzzle 83 CELOP Alumni 84 Faculty & Staff 96 Class Pictures 98 Dear CELOP Students,

I am very pleased to have the opportunity to send you a personal message at the end of the semester. At the beginning of your programs this fall, I welcomed you to Boston and to CELOP at Boston University. Now I would like to congratulate you on your successful completion of the Fall Program. I sincerely hope that you had a wonderful adventure here this semester, improving your English language proficiency, broadening your awareness about culture in the United States, making new friends, and exploring new places in Boston.

The CELOP faculty and staff, and all the friends of the CELOP program, have greatly enjoyed hosting all of you this fall. Although classes are ending, and many of you will be returning to your countries, Semester Book Fall 2004 will keep your CELOP experience alive. Share your memories with your friends and family. For those of you who are returning to CELOP in the spring, we hope you continue to have an enjoyable and productive time here.

Best wishes,

Margot S. Valdivia Director

COVER: Li-Yen Huang CELOP FALL 2004 SEMESTER BOOK XIV

ILLUSTRATION PAGE 5: Andreina De Lamo, Fall 2002. Editors John de Szendeffy, Doreen Miller, Lesley Andrews Layout John de Szendeffy Send correspondence Production Assistance Lesley Andrews, Jonathan White regarding the Semester Book to John de Szendeffy, Photographers Lesley Andrews, Jonathan White [email protected]. Distribution Nicole Scholtz, Sindy Chao Contributors Jenn Kay Kosch, Lesley Andrews, Jonathan White www.bu.edu/celop/alumni also Judy Di Leo, Marcella Framondi All material ©Center for English Language and Orientation Pro- This is the 14th edition of the CELOP Semester Book. It is published every semester and available at the Front Desk grams, Boston University, 2004. free of charge to all current students. All Semester Books can be downloaded from the CELOP Alumni Web site as [v. XIV.2] Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents, www.bu.edu/celop.

4 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Brazil Japan Senegal Chile Jordan Spain China, People’s Republic Kazakhstan Switzerland Colombia Korea, Republic of Syria Costa Rica Kuwait Taiwan, R.O.C. Dominican Republic Latvia Thailand France Lebanon Turkey Hungary Mexico United Arab Emirates Indonesia Nicaragua U.S.A Iraq Oman Venezuela Israel Russia Yemen Italy Saudi Arabia Illustration: De Lamo, Andreina Fall 2002

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 5 Marian Quevedo Rondon Mohamed “Bianconeeri” Carlos Al Mubarak Dorado Chia-Li Hanan “Charlie” Lin Al-Kindi Li-Yen Huang

Ji Hyun “Amanda” Lee

Fabiana Caroline Casado Chenot Seong Hyun “Song” Park

Doreen Miller

Not pictured: Ji Yeon “Jenny” Han

Mizuki “Moto” Motojima

6 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 ok El Bo ect r iv te amazi- e s ng how fast It’s time can pass by C e when you’re enjoying yourself. Well, if you asked any of us l m what it was like at the SB club, we’d tell you just that: hours seemed a like minutes! The great thing about the whole experience is that each s e and every one of us has a unique way of expressing him- or herself, and we s S are from different cultural backgrounds, so joining all our ideas together made the Semester Book quite a product! We won’t deny that we had to work hard to put it all together, but with the hard work came fun and excitement. We hope you enjoy flipping through its pages just as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

Hanan Caroline Interesting Ooh La La Sweet Imaginative Shy sometimes, but Down to earth she vehemently dis- Strong personality agrees! Very productive Quiet Poetic Cheerful Amanda Carlos Lively Witty Charlie Mohamed Friendly Creative Handsome devil Cute Bossy Interesting Funny Passionate Stubborn Nice smile Dreamy Giving Special Philosophical Outgoing Open-minded Unsure person Easy-going Social Marian Individual Jenny Hard-to-get Beautiful Doreen Bossy Introverted Bossy Sophisticated Unique “The Bushinator” Moto Conservative Fun-loving Comprehensive Reserved Halloween Hippie One of a kind Shy Beautiful smile and Calm, cool, relaxed Good fashion sense complexion Cheerful Social butterfly Humorous Funny Encouraging Mysterious Li Yen Truthful Original Fabiana Talented Creative Artistic Loud Song Shy Opinionated Very cute smile Direct Methodical Passionate Peaceful John’s life-saver Designer extraordi- Soccer fanatic Original thinker naire Good listener

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 7 REGISTRATION WEEK

8 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 9 MORE REGISTRATION WEEK

10 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 GET TO KNOW YOUR CLASSMATES JENN KAY KOSCH,STUDENT LIFE COORDINATOR

DURING EVERY ORIENTATION WEEK, you must go searching for things (e.g., a matchbook CELOP holds an event called “Get to Know Your from a restaurant), we had a “getting to know you” Classmates” to help students meet each other before version. classes officially begin. This is when all of the new Students go around the room asking each students get together for the first time to have fun, other if they fit any of the descriptions on the sheet enjoy some delicious refreshments and get to know (e.g., “Rafael, do you play the guitar?”). In the end, each other by playing games. the person who gets the most names in five minutes We begin with an icebreaker that challenges wins a great prize! This is just another way for peo- everyone to remember each other. However, stu- ple to get to know each other better in a fun and dents not only have to remember each other’s first relaxing environment. We all enter the room as name, but also the country strangers but leave as friends! he/she comes from, his/her favorite food and a word An example of the scavenger hunt list. that best describes them. FIND SOMEONE IN (For example, “Hello, I am THE R Kenichiro from Japan. OOM WHO . . . My favorite food is noo- has lived in at least three countries dles and my word is ‘art’ ______because I love to paint.”) has a pet that is not a cat, dog, or bird As we go on, ______students have to intro- has been on television duce themselves, and then recall facts about ______plays the guitar all of the other students who have gone ______before them. It can has a birthday this month be really difficult (especially toward ______likes to go skydiving the end), but everyone helps ______each other out, speaks Mandarin and there are usually some ______VERY funny moments. Next, we have a scavenger hunt. However, unlike a regular scavenger hunt, where

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P PROFILES

Students bring an amazing variety of experience and interests to CELOP. Students in the Semester Book class interviewed a few to get a sense of that experience and their ambitions as well.

her not only about studying but also about their lives, hard- ships, and relationships with their family. Because of these Hisami Yasuyama conversations, she figured out that there is a lot of miscom- Japan munication between children and their parents. That’s why she came to Boston. She wants to be a psychologist to help people who have communication problems, such as prob- by Ji Hyun Lee & Seong Hyun Park lems between children and their parents, problems between friends, etc. To be a psychologist, she wants to get a Master’s degree in the United States. Especially, she wants to study the ave you ever heard about theories of Freud and Jung. To study their theories in the H cram schools? Do you United States, she must be able to speak and write English know what a cram school is? fluently. That’s why she came to CELOP. Some of you may have heard the term. However, lots of While Amanda and I were interviewing her, she was very you probably don’t know what a cram school is. Also, how kind to us. She also was very friendly to us. Because of her many times you do hear about cram schools? That’s why warm character, all of us, including Hisami, could enjoy the Amanda and I interviewed Hisami. When I heard about interview. It was a pleasure interviewing with her. We really her, I really wanted to interview her because she was a teacher hope that she achieves her goals, and that she becomes who in a cram school in Tokyo, Japan. she really wants to be. Hisami is Japanese. She is from Tokyo. Actually, her hometown is Fukuoka. However, she moved to Tokyo when she entered the university in Tokyo. She has been at CELOP since this September. A cram school is an institution where students go after their regular school. Lots of Japanese students go to cram schools to study more or to please their parents. There are Vicky two types of courses at cram schools. One is for students Taiwan,R.O.C. studying subjects that they will learn. Another is for students reviewing what they have learned. The first course is for students who want to enter competitive high schools or by Ji Hyun Lee & Seong Hyun Park universities. The second is for students who didn’t understand what they learned at their schools. Before coming to the United States, Hisami had been Talking, like hot cocoa in winter, with Vicky teaching at a cram school in Tokyo for 5 years. She became a teacher at a cram school because she likes children. She ow many people have you ever met? You’ve probably mainly taught Japanese to six or seven-year-old children; H met hundreds of people in all places since you started moreover, she sometimes taught them English, too. In a to breathe. However, it is not easy to meet people nice day, she taught for five or six hours. Not only did she teach enough to remain in your mind. Some people may be put Japanese and English, but she also talked with children and out of your mind a few days after you’ve met them whereas their mothers to give them some advice. When she talked others may be remembered for your whole life. Today, in with the children and their parents, they wanted to talk with CELOP lobby, I met a nice girl,Vicky, who seemed to be

12 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 studying, but actually was trying to solve a puzzle in the It is a great skill if you have the ability to make comfort- newspaper. She would hardly be forgotten. When we asked able conversation with others like when you’re talking her if it would be possible to ask her some questions for an together during a coffee break. Talking with Vicky was a interview for the Semester Book, she said, “Of course,” with nice way to meet a talented girl over hot cocoa on a chilly day a warm friendly smile. in Boston. Vicky is a Taiwanese girl who is a Boston University student studying psychology. She has been here in the US for 7 years by herself. She came to the US after she had graduated from 8th grade in Taiwan and went to high school in California. “My parents had their own business, so they were too busy to come to America with me,” she said courageously. After high school graduation, she wanted to experience different cultures. That was why she chose B.U. in Boston. “I could find more educational resources, and I could meet Mohamed Al Mubarak more people who have different backgrounds here rather United Arab Emirates than on the West Coast.”

She loves Boston very much. “The best thing in Boston by Fabiana Casado & Li-Yen Huang is all the free stuff such as museums, movies, and free concerts,” she added, “and BU offers different activities, too. You can see free films in the Geddes Lab and borrow films from the film library.” She goes to see free movies or concerts whenever she has time. ohamed Al Mubarak is a M nineteen-year-old male However, as there is always an exception, she doesn’t who comes from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This like the weather in Boston in winter. “Last year, we had snow is his third semester at CELOP. He’s currently applying to from November to the 1st of May!” she said excitedly. She three different universities in Boston, B.U., Tufts, and B.C., also complained about the T. She thinks that T-drivers are to study economics. kind of rude, and that the T comes late, especially the B train on the green line. “The T comes too late. It either does not Mohamed graduated from high school two years ago, come, or it comes three at once!” she laughed. and since that time he has been very enthusiastic about economics. When he graduates from college, his desire is to Her goal is to be a psychologist in Taiwan because the open his own company back home. He said that he would market for psychology in the US is very competitive. There like to study in the United States because the education here are too many people who want to be doctors in the psycho- is better than in his country. logical field even though jobs are limited. On the other hand, the market in Taiwan has started growing lately, so many When we asked Mohamed to tell us the weirdest thing psychological experts are needed. “I want to introduce psy- he had ever done in his life, he said that shaving off his long chology to the people in Taiwan.” The way she spoke was hair two days ago has been quite a shock for him. He’s very proud and confident, so that we could easily believe she surprised and scared that in the winter his head will be very would achieve what she wanted. cold! He is an interesting and active person who likes to play soccer here in America. When he was back home in his coun- In closing, she mentioned some attractions that she try, he used to go hunting with a falcon, which is a special would recommend for CELOP students. She suggested the activity that people do from November to April every year. Freedom Trail, Museum of Science, Fenway Park and “In the winter here I feel so bored,” he said. “It’s so cold Brookline for fun. However, among them her best recom- that you can do nothing but sleep!” mendation was the “Freedom Trail.” It is one of the most famous attractions in Boston whereby one walks along a red Mohamed is such a friendly person that we are so glad painted line from Boston Common to Bunker Hill Monu- to had an interview with him. We can feel his gusto and pas- ment. While walking along the trail, people can see a lot of sion in seeking chances of furthering his education and historical buildings, statues, and houses such as the State career. It’s been a great experience for us to get to know him. House, the first public school, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House and so on. “It was really nice to go even though it took more than four hours on foot.”

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 13 of problems. There is a lot of pressure on working people espeically in terms of money and finance. People are very hardworking, and sometimes this causes a lot of stress. Hav- ing said that, he thinks it’s a great country, and he is planning to live here for good. Anton Sabha Anton Sabha was a very interesting figure to meet, and Syria his unique ideas on religion and world peace only made him even more amazing! At the end of the interview, Sabha told by Hanan Al-Kindi us that he didn’t regret anything. “I don’t regret anything,” & Caroline Chenot he said confidently. “The mistakes I’ve made have taught me many lessons and have made me the person I am today.” A wise man with very wise words.

he first thing we noticed T about Anton Sabha was his nice smile and his friendly manner. He greeted us cheer- fully, and the interview went very well. His interesting background and easygoing attitude made the interview feel like it had just lasted a few seconds rather than half an hour. We Hasumi Tanaka definitely enjoyed listening to what he had to say. Japan Anton Sabha, a priest from Syria, has been in the United States for the past three months. He decided to attend by Mohamed Al Mubarak CELOP in order to improve his English as he is going to live and work in Boston after that. He finds the English program at CELOP very interesting and likes the fact that peo- ELOP is a place where you can meet students from all ple from all around the world are studying here. C over the world with different nationalities, cultures and In 1988, after years of learning and going through many languages. Thus, I decided to interview Hasumi Tanaka, a experiences, Anton thought of becoming a priest. After five Japanese student in her sophomore year at Hosei Univer- years, he finally became one. In his opinion, becoming a sity majoring in the field of Intercultural communication. priest is the best decision he has ever made. Many of you Hasumi came from her university with a group from the might ask, “Why a priest?” “I want to spread peace and good- same major in order to learn English. Before the interview ness around. I want to be truthful to myself and to truly feel was held, I was a bit nervous, but once the interview started, close to God. I want to help people discover their inner selves everything went smoothly. and the truth of life.” Later on he added, as a sparkle of wis- Our dialog was based on the following questions: dom shone in his eyes, “I want to live for freedom, peace and love.” These words were very deep and gave us some 1) Tell me about the group organization? insight into his life and his way of thinking. 2) How long are students allowed to stay at CELOP? As we moved on to America and his feelings about the 3) Do they meet with each other? Are they supervised? country, it was obvious that he was enjoying it. He finds the 4) Where does she live? country an organized one and loves the natural gardens and 5) What differences has she noticed between Tokyo and Boston? beautiful trees. He really likes the way kids are given rights, 6) What is weird in Tokyo and normal in Boston? how the education system functions, and how standards are 7) What is her favourite food? upheld in this country. “The Americans are very helpful, and they are friendly, too,” he says when asked about what The group numbers 300 students, divided into groups he likes about the Americans. He says there are very few sent to different places: Boston, California, Michigan, France, smokers around, which is a good thing since he doesn’t like Spain, China and Russia. They came all the way from Tokyo the habit of smoking. in order to improve their English skills. They are all from the However, Sabha finds the American people too materi- same major and are going to stay for one semester. They are alistic. They value ‘things’ too much, and this causes a lot living at the Warren Towers dormitory, but divided, so that

14 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 they can communicate with Americans. They meet with each other in order to help students of their group who are Recipe for Takoyaki (Octopus balls) in lower levels. Takoyaki is a tradtional Japanese snack mostly eaten in the west- This is Hasumi’s first time in the States, and she noticed ern parts of Japan.It is usually served at street stands,but it can some differences between Tokyo and Boston. In fact, Tokyo also be made at home. However, it will help you if you have a is a crowded, big, and expensive city. However, where she takoyaki grill- a special pan with rounded holes to make tajoyaki. lives is not that expensive because it’s not in the downtown area. It takes her an hour to reach her university everyday Cooking time: 10–20 minutes by train. Trains and subways are the most popular forms of Servings: 50–60 pieces (for 4–5 very hungry people) transportation in Tokyo even though they are mostly very Ingredients: chopped boiled octupus crowded. However, they are well arranged and modernized cooking oil with high technology and aid in preventing traffic. Tokyo is benishoga (pickled ginger) unlike Boston, where people find cars a necessity. She noticed negi (chopped scallions) here that despite the trains and buses, most Bostonians own tenkasu (or rice crispies) to taste cars. Batter: 450cc water 15g powdered Katsuobushi (shaved dried bonito) Out of the blue, I asked Hasumi about her favourite food. 200g Flour She immediately said Takoyaki (recipe, at right, was offered 2 eggs by her). Sauce: Takoyaki sauce or worcestershire sauce mayonnaise After ending the interview with Hasumi, I realized many differences before and after the interview: that we are more easy-going than we used to be in our countries, and that we Instructions both are conservatives, a bit more like Americans, but still Add shaved katsuobushi to the water as it starts to boil. holding on to our nationalties. Remove katsuobushi, allow liquid to cool. Add the flour and eggs to a bowl and mix. Oil the takoyaki pan. Place pieces of chopped octopus to each cup. Pour in the batter. Add benishoga, negi and tenkasu to taste. Cook the takoyaki pieces turning them over frequently with a sharp stick. Remove from pan, serve with sauce and mayonnaise.

Future CELOPers on the way. Zaymar Ramirez (left), due 10/20. Gina Patino (right), due 10/26. Photographed in the CELOP lobby 9/28/04.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 15 JOHN KOPEC’S CLASS @ PLIMOTH PLANTATION BY HANSA “PUI” SETHAMETEEKUL

16 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 DOROTHY LYNDE’S CLASS GOES TO HARVARD PHOTOS BY JAVIER GONZALEZ

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 17 PIZZA PARTY @ CELOP

18 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 19 MORE PIZZA PARTY

20 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 21 What Surprised Me Most about Boston heit, which is so freezing to me because in my country all the year is like summer time. In effect, when I walk from by Raquel Chavez Muscolino Dexter park (the building where I live) to CELOP that is just 3 blocks away, I have to wear a lot of jackets, gloves, hat, etc. and the cool air still sneaks through my bones, so it’s really hard to adapt in this weather. May,15,2004 For this reason, if you are planning to come to Boston t was my first day in Boston, and I felt surprised and bring all kind of clothes, listen to the forecast every night scared because this was the city where I’d have to be and morning. The most important thing is that however the I for 7 months. I was in a cab going to the hotel, and my weather, you can experiment and enjoy a different style of face was looking around every place we were driving, beau- life if you are from a hot country, as my case. Boston is also tiful buildings, antique arquitecture like in Europe, together the most beatiful city I’ve visited in the U.S. with sophisticated and modern buildings complemented the The writer, from Venezuela, is in Lori Lubeski’s city. The weather was pretty cool, and you could feel the air Academic and Professional Writing Elective. freezing your nose when you were breathing. People walking in the street or waiting for the T looked business-like but were really quiet. We finally arrived at the hotel, and some days later I was taking my classes at CELOP and started What Surprised Me Most about Boston to really know Boston. by Mariana Bego Actually, day by day I felt more comfortable in the city, and I wasn’t homesick, but there were some details that surprised me while I was living in the city. The most difficult have been here since May 15. I’m from Venezuela, for me was the weather; it changes frequently; some days it and the culture in my country is very similar to The was cool and windy, the next day pretty sunny and warm, I United States. I’m a lawyer, and I’m 23 years old. I’m telling this because when I came here I was very afraid of everything. I still remember my first day, when the plane arrived. It was 8:30PM, and still the sun was shining. The most difficult for me I came with my parents, and even though it wasn’t my was the weather; it changes first time far away from home, it was my first time living in another country. We arrived at the hotel, and I went frequently . . . every day you to bed asking myself if I was sure that I really wanted to had to change your clothes do this. depending on the weather. A week after the semester started it was very cold at that time, considering that it was summer, but it was the warmest time of my life. I had the chance to meet people from different countries: Spain, Venezuela, Colom- and then rainy with heat and humidity. That meant that every bia, Italy, Japan. No matter how different we were, we all day you had to change your clothes depending on the had something in common. We lived together in the weather. It was pretty funny, but I really got angry when I dorms, most like a family. So, by the end of the semester saw the weather outside my windonw and I said, “ Oh, the we became very good friends, friends that I will never for- day is sunny,” so I got on my light clothes, such as t-shirt get. Actually I met my best friend this summer and I fell and skirt. However, when I went out to school the air was in love, and I learned about other cultures like Asian. I freezing, so I had to go back to my dorm and change my had the time of my life. clothes; I was late most of the time. That’s not all, the worst So, even when I was more scared than anything, what part of my story was when I finished my classes at 12:45 and most surprised me about the U.S. was the people that I had to walk to the towers to have my lunch, and the weather met here, people that I’m always going to remember, even had changed again; the cool air left, and the hot humidity my teachers in CELOP. I learned many things from every- was making me sweat. one, and they will be in my heart forever. Now, in the fall, I’m feeling cooler weather than I’ve The writer, from Venezuela, is in Lori Lubeski’s ever felt before; the temperature is around 30 degrees Faren- Academic and Professional Writing Elective.

22 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 What Surprised Me Most about the U.S. by Manuelita Bonilla Americans always have papers on which everything is explained. All the information that you ave you ever lived in a different place from your native country? What are the most surprising would need is contained on paper. H things that you have seen? A lot of people have Here at CELOP, each week there lived that situation, especially students who want to continue studying out of their countries and workers who for some is a lot of important information reason have been transferred to a different city. that you have to bear in mind in All of the foreign people in the United States of Amer- order to enjoy your stay in Boston ica are surprised in one way or another about almost everything because the majority of the things are new and unex- and they always have handouts to pected. I remember with clearness the date when I arrived in illustrate all the events. Last Boston; it was September 13, 2004, and I came from Atlanta. Many people were in a hurry, running in one way or another, week they listed a trip to Nia- sometimes with heavy luggage, others with a backpack, but gara falls, a movie, the sitcom all of them looked very sure about the correct gate and the exact way that they had to follow; they did not need to see club and TOEFL preparation instructions and signals, and they did not ask about anything. class, just to name a few. I know what I had to do; I only needed to pick up my luggage, take a taxi and go to the university. It sounded very easy, but I did not have any idea about where my luggage was and where the taxi station was. is explained. All the information that you would need is con- The above mentioned situations are things that you never tained on paper. Here at CELOP, each week there is a lot pay enough attention to when you are travelling with your of important information that you have to bear in mind in parents or with your husband, but when you are traveling order to enjoy your stay in Boston and they always have alone you really need to know how to do them. handouts to illustrate all the events. Last week they listed a trip to Niagara falls, a movie, the sitcom club and TOEFL In order to be able to adapt to the new circumstances preparation class, just to name a few. and experiences, on occasion it is necessary to change some behaviors. For example, you have to wake up earlier in the The use of all these materials helps the foreign people morning to have time to make lunch, look at the weather very much because sometimes it is not easy to find the cor- channel to know whether or not you need to carry an rect place that you need, even if you are a native citizen. Here umbrella or maybe a double sweater and wait for the sub- in the United States, all the information is duly provided, way for a long time. You also need to worry about sharing nicely organized and full of color, thus, it is very useful. your room with someone whom you have never seen before All the explanations, pictures and maps and the exces- and eating other kinds of food among others. sive use of paper is not common in Colombia. In my coun- Besides, it is very important to pay attention to the infor- try, many things are not duly distinguished, and they are cre- mation that is around you. In this sense, one thing that was ated only for the use of Colombian citizens Therefore, the completely amazing about the United States of America even instructions are only written in one language, Spanish. Con- if you are traveling only for tourism is how extremely orderly sequently, only those who know the language and the peo- the Americans are. The Americans organize everything in ple who live there are able to use them. order to be certain that everybody understands all that is happening around them. For example, the airports in cities like Miami, Atlanta, Chicago and Boston have a lot of illus- The writer, from Colombia, is in Lori Lubeski’s trations and signs everywhere about gates, restrooms, restau- Academic and Professional Writing Elective. rants, banks, telephones, stores, maps and so on. The Americans always have papers on which everything

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 23 What is the Best Thing is the Red Sox field, is also as old as the team is. I cannot about Living in Boston? help feeling the weight of history~ This history drives me by Teppei Tsukiyama to be a fan of Red Sox. Additionally, I am also interested in the background of the team. Besides the Red Sox, Boston is also an old town. There t has been only 2 months since I came to Boston, which are various kinds of buildings which look like European style is an exciting town. I have been living here for a short and we can find the answer in the history why there are a lot time; however, I love this town. I can find a lot of attrac- of European style buildings in Boston. It is said that Boston I is the origin of America, because Boston was settled in 1630 tive things such as kind people, beautiful buildings like churches, nature, many schools and the Red Sox! The Red by Puritan Englishmen of the Massachusetts colony and they Sox is my favorite thing. In the 2004 season, they couldn’t be continued to dominate this area by the time Bostonians won No.1 in the eastern conference of American League because their independence from England. Therefore, Boston’s build- of the Yankees who are the rivals of the Red Sox. But their ings, which are made of red bricks and look like they are in winning percentage was the best except for the No.1 team of scenes of romantic movies, are completely different from each conference, so they fortunately could proceed to the the other cities of the U.S.A. In my opinion, the U.S.A. is playoffs. They are very appealing to me. I would like to men- very sensitive to the brand-new events and is also progressive tion how I came to like the Red Sox. in a lot of fields, but Boston is an exception. I can feel the history such as town, buildings, baseball etc. First of all, I have to talk about my passion for baseball. I love baseball very much. When I lived in Japan, I had a Now, the Red Sox are about to win their first champi- local team named the Daiei Hawks which won a few cham- onship since 1918. Everybody encourages the players to beat pionships in the last 5 years. I have been one of the enthusi- the Cardinals and is ready to celebrate the victory. Not only astic fans since the team was the weakest one. Whenever my the REDSOX but the other sports in Boston can give us a team won, I could not help getting excited and whenever the lot of power, energy, courage and motivation for something, team lost, I got depressed. The team color is orange that and respect for someone. If I am asked to choose the things identifies the passion and the emotional feeling as the Red which I dislike, I may choose the cold season of winter. But I Sox color is red. When the Daiei Hawks won the champi- can not count the number of the things which I like in Boston. onship in 1999, I dove into the river with the other crazy Now I am very grateful to my parents, who support me and fans. The Red Sox are not so weak but they couldn’t be No.1 am glad to study English in the beautiful city of Boston. by many reasons. So I can sympathize with Red Sox fans as The student, from Japan, is in Lori Lubeski’s if the Red Sox were the Daiei Hawks. Academic & Professional Writing course. The RED team has various kinds of stories like legends. They were one of the strongest teams at the beginning of the 20th century. Since 1919, the Red Sox proceeded to the World Series 4 times, but they never won. In 1918, the Red Sox owner released Babe Ruth to the Yankees due to his debt; this just happened after winning the World Championship in 1918. Since then, they haven’t been able to win the championship because of the “Curse of the Bambino”. Fenway Park, which

Gregg Singer’s class eating dinner at Brown Sugar Thai food restaurant on Comm. Ave. October 12th. Gregg couldn’t meet them for dinner because his car was blocked in by other cars in his parking space.

24 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Thanksgiving

by Ece Gucuk Ninety-five percent of Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving. Mak- ing a wish with the bone of the holiday that I didn't know about is Thanksgiving. turkey is a custom on Thanksgiving. There is a story behind it, as for every holiday. It is A a special day for Americans, and they celebrate it by gathering and eating special dinners. This year, I will celebrate Thanksgiving Day for the first time in my life. As I the time enjoying the customs. In my country, we don't cel- have been here since this summer, I've learned a lot about ebrate Thanksgiving, but we have two religious holidays. the history, traditional foods eaten at Thanksgiving, and the Every family gathers and shares lunch or dinner on these customs. days. Thanksgiving is going to be interesting for me because it will be the first time I celebrate it, but I know I will enjoy According to Jerry Wilson, the story starts in England Thanksgiving because there will be sales in stores! and comes to the U.S. The Pilgrims were persecuted by the English Separatist Church; therefore, they traveled to Hol- The writer, from Turkey, is in Judy Dan’s Academic land. There, the religion was "ungodly," so the weren't com- & Professional Writing class. fortable either. They decided to come to the US. On Decem- ber 11, 1620; they were in the US, and they had a horrible winter. They lost nearly half of the population. The subse- Works Cited quent year, the harvest was satisfactory, so they celebrated that occasion with the Indians who had helped them in that Let's Talk Turkey. "Food Network." www.foodnetwork.com/food/et_hd_thanksgiv- year. However, they didn't repeat that celebration until 1676. ing/0,1472,FOOD_9845,00.html (November 10, 2004) Furthermore, President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thurs- Powell, Kimberly. "Top Five Family Thanksgiving Tradi- day of November as Thanksgiving, but between 1676 and tions." www.genealogy.about.com/cs/holidays/tp/thanks- 1873, there wasn't a specific date for Thanksgiving. In 1941, giving.htm (November 10, 2004) Americans had their legal holiday, celebrating Thanksgiv- Wilson, Jerry. "The Thanksgiving Story." ing on the fourth Thursday in November. wilstar.com/holidays/thankstr.htm On the Thanksgiving table, Pilgrims had pumpkin pie, fish, berries, watercress, lobster, dried fruit, clams, venison, and plums. There were no milk, cider, potatoes, butter, flour nor turkey. However, the foods eaten and the table setting have changed with time. Now, according to foodnetwork.com, we can see turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes, and apple cider on the table. The table is also set with folded napkins. Thanksgiving Day is a special day for Americans. They gather together and celebrate the day, especially by eating turkey. According to Kimberly Powell of genealogy.com, "95% of Americans eat turkey at Thanksgiving." Making a wish with the bone of the turkey is a custom on Thanksgiv- ing. While the families gather, they watch football and they name the day "a day to see a game of football." We can also see symbols of Thanksgiving at the Macy's Parade with balloons, bands, and floats. Thanksgiving is a day about "the celebration of praise and thanksgiving." The Pilgrims created Thanksgiving day four hundred years ago, and it is still alive. It has lasted by Americans until today. The importance that I see is that every family has a chance to see each other at least once a year, and they share Ece on the Commonwealth Avenue mall.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 25 HALLOWEEN PARTY @ CELOP

26 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 27 MORE HALLOWEEN PICTURES

28 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST WINNERS

Third Place Winner Astrid Veronica Indonesia Second Place Winner Teppei Tsukiyama First Place Winner Japan Cha Yewon Korea

Faculty member Carol Piñeiro (left) and daughter Aliana (right) get in the Halloween spirit as a fortune teller and old hag.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 29 The CELOP Skeleton Crew Special thanks to the Official CELOP Skeleton Crew: Jenn Kay Kosch, Student Life Coordinator by Jenn Kay Kosch, STUDENT LIFE COORDINATOR Marcella Framondi, Admissions/SEVIS Administrator Fabiola Framondi, former CELOP staff member! Jonathan White, Technical Coordinator n the evening of Wednesday, October 27th, a group of Scott Fields, Jenn Kay's husband O current (and former) CELOP staff members and stu- Alicia Radl, former CELOP staff member! dents got together to decorate the CELOP lobby for Hal- Nicole Scholtz, CELOP Front Desk loween. It was a BIG job, but luckily we had lots of help Rafael Ulloa, former CELOP student & CELOP volunteer including a group of current students who were hanging Alp Tekyildiz, former CELOP student & CELOP volunteer around the lobby while we were decorating. They kindly Beatrice Jaar, former CELOP intern now at BU ISSO offered to help hang streamers, drape spider webs and blow Lesley Andrews, CELOP Lab Assistant up balloons! So, we were done in only a few hours! It was Chris Antonellis, CELOP faculty member a lot of fun and the results were fantastic. Students were surprised to find a very SPOOKY lobby when they arrived Thursday morning and enjoyed the big bowls filled with Thanks also to all the students who helped us. We could- Halloween masks, vampire teeth and tons of candy! n't have done it without you!

30 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Dead Finger Cookies by Doreen Miller

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. Almond extract 1-1/4 cups of flour 1/4 cup whole blanched almonds, split in half

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine butter, brown sugar, vanilla and almond extracts in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric beater until fluffy. (You may add two drops of green food dye for added effect) Add flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until dough becomes too stiff to beat. Add remaining flour by hand and knead until all the flour is incorporated. Roll small pieces of dough into shapes about the size of fingers. Insert the half-almond into one end of each finger for the fingernail. Using a sharp knife, carve knuck- les into the dough. Spread the fingers out on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 325 degrees until the bottoms are slightly golden. Cool before eating. Makes approxi- Doreen Miller gnawing on one of her Dead Finger mately 24 cookies, depending on the size of the fingers. Cookies.

Starbucks at 874 Commonwealth Avenue and the Allston Shaws Market proudly support Boston University and the students of CELOP.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 31 SCENES OF BOSTON PHOTOS BY LI-Y EN HUANG Arlington Street Church

Millenium Place and Prudential Tower

“E” line on Huntington Ave.

32 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Frank Gehry’s Christian Science Stata Center, MIT Center, Back Bay

Christian Science complex

FAO Schwarz bear (formerly) on Boylston St. U.S.S. Constitution Docks in Charlestown

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 33 MORE PHOTOS BY LI-Y EN HUANG

Walden Pond, Concord CELOP from atop the Student Village

34 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 The Multimedia Language Lab

The MLL Web site | www.bu.edu/celop/mll

Use it after leaving CELOP to access English language and research resources as well as future ESL content programs produced by the MLL. PHOTOS BY LYDIA JIMÉNEZ

36 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 37 Poems by Pam Steeves’ Class

These poems, based on a scene from the movie Dead Poet’s Society, beautiful illustration of how human are a feelings and emotions are universal, regardless of cultural or language background. hope you enjoy them!

–Pam Steeves

Treasure Loneliness

Open your eyes You may find it at least once in your life Then you’ll see fall is coming Something that makes you depressed Passing birds are flying through the blue sky Very far away You may stay among throngs But you feel like you have only you in the world Open your ears Then you’ll hear maples falling You can’t get around like you used to Dancing with wind Although you want to scream Lightly and cleverly The only thing you can do is sob Open your arms Everything looks huge, the time is so long Then you’ll feel How sweet is every hug You want to run away and cross time as fast as you How heavy is every tear can How many things we can’t control Something disappears How extensive the world is Open your heart You feel like a tree in fall Then you’ll know The leaves are quietly falling Someone’s always there without leaving Finally, all that is left is a withered branch Never and ever So sleep until the next spring –Fang Ju “Samantha” Lin –Nutphatai Ratanasanti

38 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 My First Love [untitled]

I remember my first love. Your sweet voice, big hands, I fell in love with her. hazel eyes, Maybe, I am still in love. small ears, That’s first love. and dark hair. I can’t sleep well without them. I wished it was eternity. But I was betrayed by love’s tragedy. Your “It’s OK!” when I feel fear, For a long time, love changed to anger, hatred. hug when I feel lonely, call when I can’t meet you, First love. It is eternity. brightness when I forget how to smile, First love. It is an unforgettable study. and existence when I lose myself. She isn’t steady anymore. I need your everything to live my life. I am still in love. You’re the only guy I don’t love her. who can not only make me smile But I just love the reminiscence of my first love. but also make me miserable. I remember the sweet smell of a glow in the sky we –Saori Suzuki saw together. I remember the raptured moment we shared every- time. Bitter but sweet lime candy of my first love. BLIND –Hyuk Kim Today I am fine. I have nothing on my mind. I look into the sky. I feel like I can fly. I like to see people smile. I Was Looking for You I saw someone blind. Nothing can make him cry, Even thought the weather is dry. I may not have realized it before I met you. Because he doesn’t have his eyes. I thought I didn’t need any help. –Sarun Kumnerdsupapol When I am upset, Your smiles cheer me up. I want to be your one. I want you to be my one. To My Son I want to stay by your side. I want you to stay by my side. Since I have not seen you for one month, seven days I will keep protecting you from everything. and one hour, You can not understand how much I have missed you . . . If we can’t find any words, Since I have not heard your voice, your laugh and We just need to hug. your cry, We can get over any problem. You can not understand how much I have hated the silence . . . I look to only you. Since I have not felt your embrace, your touch and Today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, your feelings, It is not going to change. You can not understand how much I have been alone . . . Since I have not been aware of your love, sincerity This is not a miracle. and innocence, This is a necessity You can not understand how much I love you . . . –Kazuaki “Kaz” Katsurada –Necmettin Gormezoglu

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 39 Who Am I? Death

I remember when I was a kid People cry for others at funerals I felt the wind blowing They miss their friends and their loves I saw my face in the mirror Whose names are on the tombstones Who was I? Where was I from? And they’re afraid of the death that will come to themselves Now, I have many friends and my family That’s what they’re crying for I have some knowledge I live in the world But don’t cry, people But I still don’t know who I am ‘Cause death is not the worst thing in life The girl you love doesn’t love you back Do you know what you are? The one betrays you who is your best friend Do you know where you are going? Something you did makes you feel regretful Do you know anything about yourself? Sometimes you feel despair and you’re all alone These are the worst things in life Where are we all going now? You suffer from the pains that won’t go away –D.K. Jung There’s one more thing worse than the others That’s when no one comes to your funeral But because you’re already dead It’s not that bad if you don’t know Labyrinth So if you think of it Death is not the worst thing in life At all Why am I here? Men are always in the dark. –Chia-Li “Charlie” Lin Men always rely on a thread of light in the dark. Why am I here? Men sometimes lose the light. Men sometimes struggle to find a light. Why am I here? Men occasionally need rest and recharging. Men occasionally journey for rest and recharging. Destiny Why am I here? It’s my journey. What can I say about Destiny –Yuji Fujikawa Destiny always sticks with you You can’t run away or hide from it It controls you Destiny knows when you were born And when you will die. Charles River Sometimes it makes you happy, other times sad It knows all your secrets, and it never tells you his

Every day I visit you You can spend wonderful times, but other times it is And you always look so blue darker than night When the wind blows over you Sometimes it takes from you everything you ever had I like to think it is a hi from you Other times it provides you with a special donation You make me feel so good But never trust it Because you are always so pure Charles River is your name One day it is with you, other days it becomes your And I’m so glad to be your friend enemy Good night my friend In the end, I have small wish. I’d like destiny to be See you tomorrow again merciful on me –Vanessa Serratos Cervantes –Noora Al-Hashimi

40 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Habitual Criminal Students

Haitual criminal. Just because I am a student, You drown me in an ocean of love today. I can not go to sleep early, Ubble-gubble my speech in front of you. I can not be free all the times, Kafkaesque for me . . . I can not do what I want; I want to be free. A Knight, protecting you forever. I am the very guy loving only one person. Feeling alone, feeling bored. Feeling uncomfortable in school –Hyuk Kim Much homework Much pressure Much annoyance Just because I am a student in the world. Brother You should be intelligent You should be smart You should work hard You are a pain, Or you will fail Because when I see you it starts to rain. You will be upset I wish you were always asleep, And you will want to die. So I could not hear your squeak. Do not be scared When you enter my room, Face the truth I want to hit you with a boom. Face the cruel fact I wish you were always asleep, When you feel nothing you succeed So I can rest in peace in my room. When you feel nothing just because you become numb. Some day you are kind, Just because you are a student You give me chocolates and wash my mind. You should be used to After everything you do to me, No doubts You are my brother, No excuses You are my friend and that is good for me. When the sun rises you wake up At midnight you are still awake –Jose Ignacio Lievano That is student life That is my life That is your life That is our life Admit it. For the Love of My Parents –Tai-yin Chang My parents, I love the most, I wish that one day I can thank them.

With everything I do [Untitled] I always think of both of you.

I know that you are with me, I sit here awake, I can’t sleep Even if you are not near me. I think about this feeling I wanted a friend and In my heart that I keep I found you, my best friends I close my eyes and I still see A picture of the future with you and me When I want you I am falling in love, can’t you see? You are always there for me. I wonder if you will ever fall in love with me. I want to thank you for how Much have been giving me. Khalifa Alhaila

–Wejdan Saeed SB

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 41 JAPANESE CULTURAL RECEPTION HOSEI UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

wenty-one students from Hosei University in Tokyo, Japan, held a spectacular reception on Friday, November 19, to Tintroduce their culture to the CELOP and B.U. community. The show included presentations on different places in Tokyo, with audience participation in a quiz show format, dance performance accompanied by electric keyboard and saxa- phone, and traditional Japanese snacks.

42 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Every fall, since 2000, a group of students from Hosei University in Japan has come to CELOP, receiving university credit from Hosei. They study topics in U.S. culture and society for three weeks in addition to joining other CELOP students in the regular twelve-week program.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 43 Japanese Cultural Reception Tokyo—The City We Live in Presentation by Mizuki Motojima, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE Opening Image movie about Japanese Cultural Reception

he Japanese Cultural Reception was held Novem- Introduction to Japanese Cultural Reception and Hosei University ber 19 at 5:30PM in the CELOP lobby. It has come At first,we’ll introduce Japanese Cultural Reception (history and T to be a famous event at CELOP in the past few theme) and after that,we introduce ourselves;Hosei University. years. It was designed by Hosei University students who came from Japan. The lobby was filled with CELOP and Presentation about Tokyo BU students. They introduced many parts of Tokyo:Sinjuku,Sugamo,Ueno, Hosei students think foreigners have stereotypical and Asakusa,Akihabara,Ginza,Shibuya,Harajuku. They projected old-fashioned ideas about Japan or the Japanese, and they Tokyo’s image and introduced their cities along with the video. At quiz time, they stopped the video and panelists thought can’t get rid of them. So, they hope to break this with their about the questions.After that,the presenter said the correct presentation, and want to help others touch the real Japan. answers. They introduced many parts of Tokyo: Sinjuku, Sugamo, Ueno, Asakusa, Akihabara, Ginza, Shibuya and Harajuku. Presentation ceremony,thanks for attendees and announcements It was like a quiz show. They collected panelists in the audi- After the presentation, they gave out a first prize about the ence who answered the quiz. They used many kinds of quiz. The host and hostess said thanks to the attendees. movies, and the host and hostess asked interesting questions of the audience. After the show, the guests were treated to traditional Japanese food: rice-balls and miso-soup. The Ending lobby was decorated with many kinds of Japanese goods, and Staff role (member’s pictures and roles) it was such fun. Tea party CELOP has students from more than ten countries every year. I thought through the presentation we would be able They led attendees and treated them to rice-balls and miso- soup. It was a free time to talk to everybody. to reach other countries and get to know each other. The Japanese Cultural Reception’s slogan was “Feel, See, Taste Japan.” We also will be able to experience real world cul- Last Ending ture. After eating, they projected the last ending, and their leader said thanks to the attendees again.That’s all.

Barbara Bliss presents each Hosei student participating in the Japanese Cultural Reception with a rose.

44 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 SCENES OF TOKYO FROM JAPANESE CULTURAL RECEPTION

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 45 The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University by Yong Il Lee . . . the oldest arboretum in the country . . . was made for 2 purposes . . . to increase knowledge of woody plants n Sunday, I went looking at the last scenery of this fall with my friend. Although there are a lot of through research and . . . disseminate O attractive places to sightsee the Boston fall, I this knowledge through education. selected the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University due to its charming and relaxing shape. It is located on the Arbor- way in Jamaica Plain. I took the Green Line in advance and transferred to the Red Line at Downtown Crossing. After I are many joggers and bike riders, this place was definitely got off the T at Forest Hills, it took 10 minutes to get to the good for jogging and biking. Only certain areas are permit- main office of the Arboretum’s Hunnewell Building on foot. ted for bike riding. To enter the Arnold Arboretum, like other parks, I didn’t When I got to the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard Uni- need to pay anything for admission. It was free. Free public versity, I was quite surprised at its beautiful scenery. It was walking tours, which are offered at a specific time and date, covered with green, yellow, red leaves and there were some were scheduled at 1 P.M. last Sunday, in front of the Hun- ponds. The trees and brooks totally matched well. I felt most newell Building. I was 10 minutes late for the tour but I could comfortable and relaxed. Actually, I have been to 3 arbore- follow it anyway. The kind guide explained the trees con- tums in Korea. Although those were managed by the govern- siderably more specifically. ment and much bigger than the Arnold Arboretum of Har- The Arnold Arboretum was established in 1872 when vard University, their conditions were not as good. They the trustees of the will of James Arnold (1781–1868), a seemed not to be tended everyday and didn’t offer any expla- whaling merchant of New Bedford, Massachusetts, nation or tours for public education. Their trees and hills transferred a portion of Arnold’s estate to the President didn’t look harmonized. I was sorry that Korean arboretums and Fellows of Harvard College. Income from the legacy was to be used for establishing, developing, and only looked like artificial parks, like DisneyLand. At this maintaining an arboretum to be known as the Arnold time, I know continuous efforts make perfection and really Arboretum; its director would carry the title of Arnold envy this country for all America’s steady efforts. This per- Professor of Dendrology at Harvard College. fect Arboretum was made by continuous efforts and unbelievable support. In addition, the fact was that Harvard Univer- This Arboretum was designed by Frederick Law Olm- sity could lease the land of the Arboretum for a thousand sted, America’s first landscape architect. This 265-acre his- years from Boston. toric landmark is the oldest arboretum in the country. It was made for 2 purposes. The first one was to increase knowledge In contrast to those advantages, I caught only one disad- of woody plants through research and the second one was vantage. It was a problem that there waren’t any explanation to disseminate this knowledge through education. As a result, boards. There were just little name tags which were written nowadays it provides the public with a landscape institute, in the academic terms. Most people couldn’t recognize those adult education and field plants using the name tags. If studies for children. It also the arboretum managers fix holds fall plants sales and those tags and add some Lilac Sundays every year. explanations, the Arnold This historical landscape has Arboretum could be the most 3 hills, which are Bussey Hill, historical and best arboretum Hemlock Hill and Peters in the world. In conclusion, I Hill, a few ponds, meadows, really love this arboretum brooks and the 4,448 differ- because of a lot of features. I ent kinds of plants. The park’s swear if I could see it in the two-mile-long main road spring aspect of the Arnold weaves through a plethora of Arboretum, I won’t be able to plants, flowers and natural help falling in love with it. woodlands and ends at the The writer, from Korea, is in top of Peters Hill. As there Michael Feldman’s class.

46 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 The Big Time Century Begins company officers work, Midtown which has Broadway, musi- My Impressions of NYC cal theaters, and neon signs that are lit all day long, the East- by Mizuki Motojima, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE side and Westside which border Central park, Chelsea which has young artists from all over the world, Chinatown where one can always hear Chinese, Harlem which is a residential area for African American people, and so on. ’d like to write about my experience of traveling to NYC. This article may include a few subjects. How- If I stay in America much longer, I may become an Amer- ever, I think it is difficult to explain something without ican. Originally, America was composed of many immigrants. I When I walk to CELOP everyday, nobody is concerned what different perspectives, especially when we are attempting to persuade others. So, please read this as if it were small talk. I am. I tend to blend into American society except spiritu- ally. However, I think New Yorkers don’t do that. Perhaps You may think that one sentence will cover everything. they won’t be able to do that. I think they refuse to assimi- My frank impression was, “NYC was amazing!” There are late and insist on maintaining their identity. One of the rea- Americans in Boston. What a terrible sentence. You know sons is that they have many more differences in terms of for- and will say, “It is natural, so what?” However, I venture that eign cultures and backgrounds, and another one is that they NYC is definitely different from other cities in America. I have strong pride as multicultural pioneers, but those are think that NYC has it all over America. just my private feelings. NYC, more specifically Manhattan Island, is separated So, NYC explodes with overpowering energy and fas- into many parts: Lower Manhattan which has Ground zero, cinates people who visit NYC, including me. I think that and Wall Street where many firms are located and finance the “Big Time Century” has begun.

My First Visit to New York Columbus weekend, well, unless you were willing to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a room, which you really by Caroline Chenot, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE wouldn’t spend time in. I mean, after all, you are in New York! Get out and live! That is pretty much what I did. I I decided not to despair. n Columbus day, most of the CELOP students and I called my best friend Apollo who grew up in the city before half of Boston take the opportunity to visit New moving to San Francisco. He gave me the phone number of York City for a weekend. I thought to myself that it his childhood friend, Tony. Actually, I knew Tony from the O past year when I was still living in San Francisco. I called was the perfect time for me to go and finally see why this city is so unbelievable. Tony not really knowing if he would be home or not. Luck- ily, he was, and he told me that I was welcome to stay at his I took the bus from Boston to New York. It was surpris- place as long as I wanted. He also told me that he was living ingly cheap, only twenty dollars round trip. My friend from in Spanish Harlem. I have to be honest, I did have a heart France was visiting the US for the first time, and I decided attack, especially because of my friend. If anything happened to take her along with me. to her, I would have died. Anyway, we did not have a lot of We arrived at the bus, which was full of students excited choice, and so we jumped into a cab. to go to N.Y. As I arrived at Tony’s apartment, I realized how glad I As always I slept during the entire trip, and as I woke up, was to see him. We talked for a while about life and the past, we were passing through Spanish Harlem, and thought to but unfortunately it was already getting late, and my friend myself that I wouldn’t like to live there, well, at least not and I had to meet some people for dinner around nine. without a big dog and some Spanish language skills. The One hour later, “TAXI!” Twenty blocks later, we were on streets were constantly changing, the people and moods Broadway waiting outside. The entire evening was amazing. where different from one minute to another. I liked that. The restaurant was excellent, and the clubs had good music My decision to go was pretty much spontaneous, and I and people, who were up for celebrating. New York is amaz- thought I would find a hotel to stay at once I arrived in N.Y. ing! That was the only lesson I learned during the entire It turned out that there was not one hotel available during the time I spent there.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 47 A Night with Interpol and the tion, reminded me of the headliners of today. The small red Secret Machines at Avalon lights sparkling in the dark on the floor near my feet coinci- by Li-Yen Huang, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE dentally looked similar to the cover of Interpol’s first album “Turn On The Bright Lights.” Now the real flame was going to light up all of us. Waiting for Interpol’s time to show up, I was getting nervous. he street sank into silence as we were passing by Fenway Park that night. It was Columbus Day, and Familiar sounds like bells from far away flowed into my no game was held. My friend and I walked in the ear. Compared with The Secret Machines’ astonishing cap- T tivating live show, I knew their set wasn’t going to be a big shadow of the stadium and empty bars, with two tickets held tightly in my hand. Gradually, I heard gloomy sounds of peo- surprise to me soon after the music started. Their songs were ple rising with the wind blowing at our back. People gathered relatively cold and sober with clear and independent voice of from different directions. all instruments, while The Secret Machines’ performance was emotional and conceptual with all the sounds melting Showing our tickets at the entrance of Avalon, we finally into an everlasting dream. Interpol’s music never changes. flowed into the crowd, dim light, and noise mixed with music It was like ringing bells people hear when they drive over and people’s talking. After the first warm up band, the show cities and highways, or sit in a speeding subway car. The was followed by the second set with the light turning into songs were flat and similar most of the time, but they grad- clear and mysterious Prussian blue. The Secret Machines ually took listeners profoundly into the melodies exploring was on the stage. The drummer sat oddly at the front and cogitating, with the discovery that each song depicted together with the vocalist and the guitarist, who leaned next unique characters. I recalled that when listening to them to a long table. Beginning with a relatively ordinary melody, with loneliness, I found they were dark and negative, yet on it was hard to predict the incredible talented music and a sunny afternoon I found them perfectly mixed with sun- energy they brought out in the following set. However, soon shine and I felt like traveling. As a live concert, the music afterward the sound of long, steady drumbeats decorated was still the same as what I hear from the records everyday, with some guitar lines gradually depicted the outline of their as if staring at the genuine painting that I had been familiar ambient rock art. with in every detail. However, it made me sink into even It was like being in a space woven by intricate melodies deeper meditation. and noise, and the core of the music brilliantly varied between The music was just like a great transparent wall, and the soft, hard, romantic and psychedelic. We soaked our con- band was playing a mime on the other side. A new, wide, sciousness into the mild, flowing loudness, with the blue hypothetical space surrounded me in that I could be coher- light floating in the atmosphere. At first the music was like ent enough to observe the surroundings clearly: the boiling dying-out fire, blown by the wind of the vocals and occa- atmosphere in the venue, the bright turning lights flashing sional chorus, yet the band really knew how and when to during the set. I found my emotions slightly went up and arouse it again. With the changing intensity of noise, they down following the sound from the stage that was like thou- instinctively controlled our thrill. The music conveyed illu- sands of miles away. It was delicate and comforting. Coher- minating happiness, and ently with the inner then in another song it scene I felt inside, I saw turned into gloomy nos- Interpol dressed in black talgia like the dark side of suits performing in a the moon. stylish way. The bassist The set lasted for an stood oddly straight hour, and I was so pointing his bass toward impressed by it that I the ceiling, sometimes almost forgot the main interacting with the gui- purpose of this live con- tarist, and they made a cert. Nevertheless, a lit- sudden stop to end each tle bit of turmoil starting song. They proudly pre- to spread amid the heat sented their blatant kind and noise people, which of New York style. When was a sign of people’s the light changed from eagerness and anticipa- bright, strong yellow to dark red and cobalt blue,

48 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 they began accelerating into exciting and rhythmic songs. Interpol Live at Avalon 10/11/04 Set List The music went deeper and moved like fierce waves. Far from my sentimentality at the beginning of the set, I got Next exit Obstacle 1 involved. After one and a half hours, they played a total of ten Evil songs, frequently arranging their new works in the set, and Say hello to the angels then they followed up with three encores. It was a deep and Narc solid show. Not even jail Hands away The live concert ended as a dying cigarette. In a short NYC time, people dissipated like hot air in winter and left the Slow hands PDA venue lukewarm. My mind was full of repeating echoes and Encores images that would last long and consist of a part of my passion for alternative music, and I knew I would keep follow- Leif Erikson ing the sound. Roland Stella was a driver and she was always down

Shopping in Boston thing for the kitchen and bath, and I was stunned how many stores I could choose from. by Caroline Chenot, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE The multiple galleries offer a big restaurant selection, with all kinds of prices and foods. On the rooftop of the Pru- dential, there are two restaurants, which permit a view of oston is a city of culture and, international students. Boston. The one restaurant has live band music in the back- There are many activities for tourists and citizens. I ground, and everywhere elegant-looking people are enjoy- love to shop for an entire afternoon, walking into the ing the view over a meal. The menu has a pretty large selec- B tion of mainly American food. The praise; I believe, is shops not knowing what I’m looking for. See, in Boston the weather can get cold enough to bring a shopoholic like me exaggerating, but after all, people mostly pay for the view. to renounce going out. Walking around the city I noticed The other restaurant next door is less expensive, and often that whoever was responsible for the architecture did think more crowded. about the low temperatures. In fact, there are entire shop- I recommend taking the elevator, having a drink at the ping malls connected to one another. The Prudential shop- top to see the amazing Boston panorama. Of course, in the ping area is my favorite one! gallery there is a cheesecake factory, which is really busy most I remember spending more than five hours walking of the time. If you want to grab something fast to eat, there around the stores, and I did not even manage to finish walk- are a lot of little restaurants, even a small Moevenpick mar- ing around all the different stores. The Prudential-galleries ket. have many entrances. Last Saturday I spent the entire after- So if you get bored, if people come to visit, or if you just noon shopping for various items. I could find everything I want to spend a pleasant afternoon, the Prudential Center is needed in clothse, shoes, and accessories. I also needed some- the place to be.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 49 The Presidential Race in Boston

by János Széchenyi By the night of the election, thousands, mostly Kerry supporters oston was an exciting place to be during the 2004 and college students, began pour- U.S. presidential campaign. The Democratic Party B candidate, John Kerry, is the U.S. Senator from ing into the area, waiting for a Massachusetts, with a home on Beacon Hill in Boston. Kerry scheduled appearance by Kerry. did not have to campaign in most of New England because all six states, except for New Hampshire, vote solidly for Democratic presidential candidates. This year, even New Hampshire did. candidate himself, Kerry. In the meantime, people waited The election was held Tuesday, November 2. The for singers, all Kerry supporters, who performed free con- Democratic National Commit- certs. The party went on long after all of the polls in the U.S. tee decided to use Copley had closed. By midnight, there Square in Boston as the setting was still no definitive results for what they hoped would be from polls in some of the impor- Kerry’s victory speech and cele- tant “swing” states, particularly bration. Beginning a week Ohio. At about 2:30am, with a before the election, the area crowd still filling Copley, bounded by the Boston Public Kerry’s running mate, candidate Library, Copley Plaza Hotel, the for vice president John Edwards, John Hancock Tower, Trinity came onstage and spoke briefly Church, and Boylston Street was to supporters, saying that they taken over by staging and the were going to wait until every media. vote was counted. But Kerry never appeared. He remained in Huge satellite TV transmis- his Beacon Hill residence with sion trucks and other media his political advisors. vehicles filled the streets around Copley. Elaborate staging, with banners and flags draped across it, was constructed in It wasn’t until early the next day that it became clear that front of the library looking out on the Square. Traffic was the Ohio vote would go for the Republican Party candidate, rerouted around the Square and pedestrians had to walk in President Bush, giving him the numbers he needed in the front of Trinity Church to get through. Electoral College to win the presidency for a second term. Much of New England was deeply distressed by a Bush vic- By the night of the election, thousands, mostly Kerry tory, especially Boston, not just because it is the home of supporters and college students, began pouring into the area, waiting for a scheduled appearance later in the night by the Staging goes up in front of the library (left). On election night, thousands gather in the Square.

50 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Kerry but because it is the home of many of the liberal ideas espoused by the Democratic Party. Massachusetts voted overwhelmingly for Kerry, 62%, over 37% for Bush. Bush garnered 51%of the popular vote in the U.S. Thus began much talk and writing about the difference between “red” America (those states voting Republican) versus “blue” America (those states voting Democratic). What divides these groups? Kerry supporters largely oppose Bush’s war in Iraq, corporate tax breaks, withdrawl from key international agreements and cooperation, and the influence of religion in public life. Many other cultural issues separate red and blue Amer- ica. People in red states (Republican leaning)—mostly in the south and interior of the country—believe they have The crowd at night in Copley in front of the Copley Plaza stronger moral values than people in the blue states Hotel (right) and Trinity Church. (Democratic leaning).

John F. Kerry George W. Bush

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 51 Ramadan Kareem

by Mohamed Al Mubarak, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE Fasting provides many advantges to Muslims by reminding them of how poor people suffer. It also allows the very religion has its own beliefs and rituals. For person to practice patience. Fasting example, one holiday for Christians is Christmas E which they celebrate by exchanging gifts, going to is most importantly an opportunity midnight mass, and gathering as families over a traditonal to practice self-control and to cleanse meal. However, Muslims celebrate Ramadan as a month of blessing by prayer, fasting and charity. the body and mind. . . . Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Islam uses a lunar calendar, and each month starts with the sighting of a new moon. Muslims usually fast in this month of Ramadan and the beginning of this holy month, I talked because the Holy Qura’an was revealed in this month. with some Muslim students at CELOP. Basically I was inter- Muslims practice fasting (Sawm) during the whole ested in knowing how they were getting ready for Ramadan, month. This means that you can neither eat nor drink any- and what they would change about themselves during thing during the day. Families get up early for suhour which Ramadan. is a meal before ALFajr prayer or basically before the sun Israa AlHabib said that it might be difficult for her rises. After the sun sets, the fast is broken with a meal known since she is going to spend her first Ramadan abroad as Iftar. It usually begins by eating dates and soup, both of without her parents. However, it will still be a great which give energy to the body. and special month. Fasting provides many advantges to Muslims by remind- Wejdaan Saeed has been preparing food and sweets ing them of how poor people suffer. It also allows the person for Ramadan, and she is taking this holy month to be to practice patience. Fasting is most importantly an oppor- deeper in her religion. On the other hand, she has to tunity to practice self-control and to cleanse the body and organize her time, so she can be with her children dur- mind, helping the person to have a sense of peace that comes ing the meals. from spiritual devotion. Alaa AlKhereiji is ready for the holy month, but she Ramadan is a month in which families gather together misses being able to celebrate it back home. Besides, and send food to each other and to poor people as a trad- she is pleased that her husband will stay with her in the tional way of charity. In addition, they meet in the Mosque house more during the week. where the five pillars are held: ALFajr prayer, Aldhohor prayer, AlAser prayer, ALMaghreb prayer and AL Isha’a Haytham Osta is getting ready by gathering some spe- prayer. The Isha’a prayer, the last prayer of the day, is fol- cial food together for Ramadan (Dates). lowed by a special kind of prayer ALTaraweeh which is per- In short, the article that I wrote shows that Ramadan is formed only in the month of Ramadan. The highlight of a month of prayer, fasting and charity. The student’s opinions ALTaraweeh is that by the end of the month, each holy leader were related to the purpose of Ramadan by taking the holy would have completed reciting the entire Qura’an. month as a special occasion where the three ideals meet. It Ramadan ends with the festi- shows how people respect and val of Eid Al Fitir, the festival of maintain their traditions and occa- breaking the fast. At Eid Al Fitir sions. Fasting might be seen as dif- people dress in the finest clothes, ficult and weird to other students give treats to children and enjoy from other religions. In fact, visits with families and friends. A understanding more about each sense of generosity and gratitude religion would be a great way to colors these festivals, and Muslims strengthen relationships between celebrate them by giving charity to people. poor people. “Believe me it’s fun! It’s a way As a compliment to the article to lose weight much faster.”

52 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Ead Al-Feter: A Muslim Celebration collected by anyone, and no one is forced to pay it, but it is required as a religious act, and almost everyone pays. by Sayed M. Al-Mousawi

The Celebration

uslims have two Many people decorate their houses for Ead. This is rather major celebrations an odd thing, since no-one is sure when Ead is, until the last in the year. Both are minute, and so decorations are put up very late on the last day M of the month. called Ead (meaning celebration). Ead Al-Feter, or the Cel- Everyone has new clothes for Ead. The last few nights of ebration of Breaking the Fast, Ramadan it is almost impossible to get into the shops, as marks the end of Ramadan. everyone is buying their clothes. A complete outfit is nor- Ramadan is the month of fast- mal, right down to the shoes, and even the headscarves for the ing. women. Ead Al-Feter is the celebra- On the morning of Ead, everyone gets up very early to tion that comes at the end of go to the prayers. These are special prayers, held only at Ead. Ramadan. Ramadan is a month They are held only in very big mosques, or in large open of fasting, every day from dawn until sunset. The Islamic areas, such as football stadiums. They are held about 80 min- Calendar follows the moon and so each year, the dates are utes after sunrise, so in the summer months it is very early. shifted forwards by about eleven days in the normal calendar. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Muslim year, and is fol- After the prayers everyone goes home to eat breakfast lowed by Shawal. The first three days of Shawal are the Ead and then the celebrations really begin. It isn’t common for days. children to receive gifts. Instead they receive money. The money should be in the form of a brand new bank note or coins. The amount given is small, usually in the region of When it is? about $10, but still they get plenty. Everyone who visits the children, or everyone whom they visit, gives then the gift of This year, 2004, the first day of Ead will fall in Novem- money. In a large extended family, with lots of friends, the ber in most countries. The reason it differs from country to children can end up with a small fortune! country is the calendar. It is a little bit complicated, but each month has either 29 or 30 days. On the 29th night of the Sometime around midmorning people start to go out month, people look for the new moon. If it is spotted, then visiting. They visit neighbors and friends in the morning. he month has 29 days, and the next day is the start of a new At each visit special cakes are eaten, and the children receive month. If it is not spotted the month continues on for a 30th their money. The visits are very short as there are plenty to day, and then the new month starts. These days, astronomers make. Dinner is spent with family. The traditional meal varies can predict the months and phases of the moon very accu- from country to country, the only standard thing being the rately, but it is still traditional for the moon to be spotted by special cakes. Each day of the holiday is spent with a differ- someone. So, if the sky is overcast over an entire country, ent branch of the family, so that everyone gets visited. In the even if the moon is there, it can’t be seen and the month con- evening the visits start up again. This goes on for three days, tinues for one more day. but money is normally only given to the children on the first two days. In between visiting, people make trips out into the streets. What it is? Many streets have a sort of fair going, with music, dancing, fireworks, kids' games and much more. Here the children Ead Al-Feter is all about celebrating the good things that get to spend their money. They buy candy, soft drinks, toys we have received, God’s (Allah’s) bounty and our family and and rides. Everyone has great fun, and the children are always friends. Every household who can afford it must pay a form disappointed when it is over. The adults, on the other hand, of tax in the days leading up to Ead. It is a very small amount, are usually worn out and glad of the rest! and is paid for each person in the family. Traditionally the tax was in the form of food, although most people now give the equivalent in money. The money or food is given to poor The writer, from Kuwait, is in John Kopec’s class. people, so that they can celebrate Ead, too. The tax is not

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 53 The Pioneer of Indonesian people, who at the time were under Dutch colonization. Women’s Emancipation These experiences heightened Kartini’s awareness of the by Astrid Veronica struggles of ordinary people, with whom she also developed a close relationship. Being of wider experience and opinions, Kartini’s father sent all his children, including his daughters, to have Western-type education at the local Dutch school. By But it was not voices alone which reached me from that dis- the age of 12, Kartini had to stay at home, just like the other tant, that bright, that newborn Europe, which made me long girls, and she was trained to be a good wife waiting for the for change in existing conditions. Even in my childhood, the arrangement of her marriage by her family. It was rare that word ‘emancipation’ enchanted my ears . . . and awakened in a girl would even have encountered her husband before her me an ever-growing longing for freedom and independence - marriage to him. Polygamy was a legal tradition which Kar- a longing to stand alone. Conditions both in my surround- tini and the majority of girls opposed the most. ings and in those of others around me broke my heart, and made me long with a nameless sorrow for the awakening of She spent her time at home voraciously reading as many my country . . . books as she could lay her hands on, and corresponding with her Dutch friends, such as Mr. J.H. Abendanon and Stella (Letter from Raden Ajeng Kartini to Stella Zeehandellar.) Zeehandellar. Her concern about social injustice and women’s rights constantly appeared in her letters. Besides expressing her ideals, criticisms and concerns, Kartini also organized education for girls in the area where she lived and supported his quote in the previ- the revival of woodcarving and other traditional crafts among ous paragraph is from the villagers. Through her letters to Mr. J.H. Abendanon, T one of the letters writ- she pleaded for a scholarship to study in the Netherlands, it ten by a Javanese noblewoman was granted, but she couldn’t study there because her mar- whose letters made her an riage had already been arranged. important symbol for the Indonesian independence In 1903, her parents arranged her marriage to the Regent movement and for Indonesian of Rembang, Raden Adipati Ario Djojodiningrat (pro- feminists. In the past century of nounced: Raden Adipati Ario Joyodiningrat). She was lucky Indonesia, women were treated to marry him because of his understanding of Kartini’s con- as some thing not as somebody. cerns. He supported Kartini with funds to build a school for Women were never given any girls at the back of their home’s garden even though their higher education because it was believed that women’s jobs act was illegal. She offered courses to the girls at night, so were taking care of their families and doing anything con- that they couldn’t be caught by the Dutch. No funds were nected with the kitchen. Housewives didn’t require any needed to study there. higher education. Women went to elementary school until On September 13, 1904, she delivered her first son, they became ten-year-old girls, they were then protected by Raden Singgih, and she died in the next four days. Her death their families at home and prepared to be housewives while had a great impact on Indonesians, including men. They waiting for men who were going to marry them. It seemed appreciated what Kartini had done for the movement of a disaster for Indonesian women because they were stupid, Indonesian women’s emancipation. After her death, Kartini’s unable to compete against European women. In the 19th friend and sponsor, Mr. J.H. Abendanon collected and pub- century, Indonesia was governed by the Japanese and fol- lished her letters in their original Dutch, under the title “Door lowed by the Dutch after three and a half years. It was a dis- Duisternis Tot Licht,” which means “Through Darkness into aster for Indonesian women until a girl named Raden Ajeng Light.” The first book appeared in 1911, and by 1920 when Kartini made a great change for the future of Indonesian the English edition was published, it had been reprinted four women. times. In order to commemorate what she had done to Raden Ajeng Kartini was born on April 21, 1879, as the Indonesia, she was declared as “The Heroine of Indonesian second daughter of Raden Mas Adipati Ario Sastraningrat, Women’s Emancipation” and every April, 21, we celebrate a the Regent of Jepara, a small town in Central Java. Having “Kartini’s Day.” grown up in aristocratic family, Kartini was strongly influ- enced by Japanese customs. Fortunately, her father was a wise leader and had great insight. He used to take his children The author, from Indonesia, is in John Kopec’s advanced class. to visit kampongs and villages to help him work with the

54 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 The Effect of Malls in the classes kneeling down side-by-side for the same cause. In United Arab Emirates addition, camels were the only means of transportation. by Mohamed Al Mubarak, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE Fortunately, the oil boom which began in 1962 started the advancment of society in terms of businesses, places, and services. Year by year everything started to change. Malls act: malls have had a big impact in changing the have taken the place of old markets, and in these malls was rhythm of life in the United Arab Emirates. People the availability of western shops such as Levi’s and Virgin, used to carry out their life in a traditional way based and resturants such as McDonalds. No longer did everyone F in the country wear the same exact clothes ( thobes ), listen on their ethnic background and values, resulting in a conservative way of life. At the only to Arabic music, or eat only home cooked meals. The present time, things have advancment was clear: to changed, and malls have gather together hundreds drastically impacted soci- of air-condtioned shops, ety. The oil boom gave cinemas and resturants. birth to this cultural and Coffee shops in malls were traditional transformation the new place for people to in altering everyday life. meet, no longer like before in gadw shops or a person’s A regular shopping majlis, a place whereby in street back in the 1950’s every home there was one Souq would contain the for the males and another following a tailor, who tai- for the females. However, lored thobes for men and with malls all this changed, Abayas and Shaila’s ( veils ) Men and women alike for women, the traditional roamed freely across the clothes of the U.A.E. Also, corridors and dined at the there would be a perfume shop that sold Dih’n al oud, which same resturants. They went to the same shops and watched came primarily from the barks of very rare trees that grew in the same movies, and as never before, they did it together. India. Bukhoor, a type of incense also derived from trees that were used complimentary with Dih’n al oud, were also sold. Nevertheless, malls and eating out are now part of our Moreover, there would be a gadw shop, which could be com- “culture.” Similar to how they have been in the US since the pared to a coffee shop because it was where men and only 1950’s. The effect of the West is clear, and our movement men would go to have a few laughs, drink coffee and smoke towards it is clearer. Malls have changed this. It has granted gadw ( a primitive version of the water pipe). Additionally, us a new sense of freedom and accessibility that has never there would be a grocery shop that sold herbs, spices and been dreamt of. Just as cars have replaced our camels, and other food products. Finally, there would be no main street houses replaced tents, malls have reshaped our cultures and complete without a Mosque where all people would join traditions. together five times a day to pay worship to Allah, probably the only place where you could see people of all origins and

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 55 Saving My Uncle

by Edmundo Dangla . . . my father broke the silence and said, ‘If you go back, they will kill you, and I prefer to t was 1987 in Nicaragua. die, today, together, fleeing, The Contra War was rag- I ing. Misery and fear was then for you to die alone in the everywhere, and the situation in mountains.’ the country was sad. The government of Nicaragua started to violate people’s rights by drafting minors to go and fight in the battlefields. The situation The old lady, probably between fifty-six and sixty years old, was chaotic, but, from an expe- that opened the door was shocked, but let us hide inside her rience at that time, I learned house. Afterward, my mother, crying, told her we were escap- that family love stands no mat- ing. ter what the situation is. The old lady opened the door again and stood there for My mother’s brother, Jaime, was caught in the middle a while to let my father and uncle know that we were hiding of this unexpected crisis, and after his last week of high in her house. Then, my father, covered in sweat, and my school, at the age of sixteen, the army arrived in my city. uncle, with a face of pain entered the house. They went into They started to collect people and my uncle was drafted the backyard of the house; we followed them. My father and against his will. Jaime, as a young person, protested by cry- my uncle hugged me before they climb into the sewer drains. ing when he was being forced to leave my grandmother’s My mother started to cry and prayed after they left. From house. Tears rolled down his cheeks and a mix of fear, tears the windows we could see people from the hospital, and then and sadness filled the faces of all my family members. He some police officers walking in the street looking for us. We was forced to fight in an illogical war. were lucky they didn’t knock at the house where we were After a few months on the battlefield, Jaime was shot in hiding. his left leg. The army transferred him from the battlefield Before sunrise, my mother woke me up, and I was in a car to a hospital in the capital of my country. My family received with my parents and my uncle. My father was explaining to the bittersweet news: sweet because he was alive and down my mother that they had walked in the sewer drains for four from the mountain, and bitter because he had been shot. My hours before they slipped out and went to a relative’s house grandmother went to see him. After a few days, my grand- to ask for the car. I was unable to understand what was hap- mother had to rest, and my mother and father offered to go pening, but I remember that I was happy because I was with and take care of my uncle. I was seven years old and went my uncle. with my parents. We arrived at the hospital around six in the evening. When my uncle saw us, he started to cry, but, after Fourteen years later, I still remember that day, but, now, hugging us, the first thing that came out of his mouth was, I am able to realize what happened. It has set an example “I can’t stay here; they want to send me back”. Fear took its and encourages me to do everything for my family in any place again on my parents’ faces, and I knew that something situation. I learned they are the only ones you can count on, bad was happening. A long silence filled the room until my and love becomes protection when family stands up for you mother stood up with my father. My mother took my hand even when there are many risks. while my father helped my uncle to stand up. Finally, my father broke the silence and said, “If you go back, they will kill you, and I prefer to die, today, together, fleeing, then for The writer, from Nicaragua, is in Judith Dan’s Academic and Professional Writing class. you to die alone in the mountains.” My father and uncle decided it wasn’t a good idea for my mother and me to stay with them. Instead, my mother walked with me outside the hospital. All of a sudden, we started to run and we stopped in a house asking for help.

56 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 CUSTOMS: To Keep or Not to Keep? start acting as if they’ve always been in their new society and never mention the place they were originally from, claim- by Hanan Al-Kindi, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE ing it is part of the past. Some people find it embarrassing to follow their customs or even mention them to people who are interested. But why should it be this way?

s a child growing up in the Middle East, I felt my Some of you might say that holding onto your customs culture had always played an important role in my would cause difficulty in communicating with people from life. It still does till this very day. Back in my coun- your new country. However, the fact is that it isn’t true. Peo- A ple always find different customs interesting, and they respect try, each and every person is proud of our Arabian culture, as it is this which gives us our social identity. Thus moving to those who are proud of being what they are. Throwing away America and discovering that many people were letting go of your social identity is a sign of weakness. You are letting go their culture in order to fit into the society here came as quite of a part of yourself because you fear what people may think a shock to me. For me, holding onto your culture is a sign of you, or you just want to transform yourself into some- both of strength and of strong attachment to the land you thing you’re not. The truth is, no matter how far you go to came from, and the society you grew up in. The question is: feel a sense of belonging to your new land, you will never would you let go of your culture if you moved to another feel attached to it as much as you once were attached to your country? homeland. Your customs are what make you the person you are. After letting go of your customs, who are you exactly? My answer would be a direct no. The thing is, my culture is part of me. Why should I let go of part of me in order to In short, people should stick to their customs and be fit into a certain environment? Can’t people accept me the proud of them. These customs are a major part of who they way I am? It is interesting to observe how far some people will are, and they shouldn’t be thrown away. By sticking to your go in the name of ‘fitting into’ a society different from theirs. customs, you are showing your true strength and your social Some people not only decide to stop speaking in their lan- identity. Have the courage to remain true to yourself! guage, but they also change their over-all behavior. They

Since When Did I Stop?

by Caroline Chenot, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE How much can this possibly hurt? How many moments do I still have to wait? I don't mind waiting, maybe I’m just tired of the same game. I guess I saw too much in too little time. I’m thankful for the people that I met during my Iliad. I just wonder when will there be time to be home, to be with someone you care for? When will I lie down knowing I will wake up in the same place the next day. Well, you know I choose not to be tied down, not to miss life... But I do miss my innocence, I miss my routines. I will stop complaining, I can try to be less cynical. But if I ever see him again, I couldn't do anything but laugh. Sorry to be so vague, but I know that everyone of us has a HIM. Let’s go on…. as my clock stops ticking, Let’s go out and be more than glad to forget. The music will wash over minds, the poisoned drink will eventually forgive us. I can't help but wonder: Since when did life become a race? Always trying to work faster, better, taxi!, have one-night tsands, no attachments whatsoever, it takes too much time to get to know an individual. When did I lose my time? What did I want to say? This has no sense, but it does!

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 57 Backpacking in South America Venezuela Venezuela is one of the most easy-to-reach countries in by Marian Quevedo Rondon, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE Latin America, and so one would expect it to be a real tourist place. As the Venezuelan tourist board says, Venezuela may be El secreto mejor guardado del Caribe (the best kept secret of here is not so much accu- the Caribbean). There are excep- rate and up-to-date tions, though. T information on traveling Especially, the Isla de Mar- in Latin America as one would garita is filling up with more and expect. Because I am Latin Amer- more tourists, and all other ican, I decided to talk just a little tourists pass by the Teleférico in about this region of the world, and Mérida. However, the rest of the you can start checking the web- country surprisingly lacks tourists sites mentioned in this article for as well as a sufficient infrastruc- travel tips. ture. Considering the fact that Latin America is a very Venezuela has an amazingly var- rewarding continent for a back- ied geography, perhaps only pack holiday. It does not really equaled by neighboring Colom- matter which country you choose: bia, it surely deserves a long and nature is astounding, the people intense holiday to discover all its are warm and helpful, life is cheap, beauty. there is a lot of history around, and Described, as “paradise on there is always a wide variety of Earth” by its discoverer Christo- places to stay and to eat. In fact, pher Columbus, it is an amazing this is not really what my article is country, located on the northern about. I will try to give you some coast of South America, where recommendations and extra information based on my expe- the continent meets the Caribbean Sea. Its innumerable land- riences and those of other CELOP classmates. scapes, together with a huge animal and vegetal diversity, As can be expected from South American countries the make this country a unique place. weather is hot. The climate can range from sub-tropical in the jungle areas of the east to temperate in the Andes.

Please check backpacker web sites like Before you go www.venezuelatuya.com www.thebackpackers.net • Check Backpacking gear • Purchase Destination Guide & maps • Look for discount cards • Get a Physical & Shots • Buy Travel Insurance • Contact travel agents • Obtain visas & permits • Visit embassies & consulates • Purchase currency • Check transportation: airports, buses . . .

Isla de Margarita, Venezuela.

58 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Venezuela offers white sand beaches and crystal clear You will find water, dry, desert-like zones and plains of extraordinary beauty. It is particularly interesting for naturalists. Moun- • The highest waterfall of the world:Angel Falls. • The largest lake in Latin America: Maracaibo Lake. • The third biggest river in South America: Orinoco River. • The longest and highest funicular railway of the world: Mérida. • The most ancient rocks of the earth: Guayana’s Massif. • 43 national parks and 21 natural monuments. • The third Biggest National Park in Latin America: Canaima National Park.

tains proudly represented by the Andean Mountain Range and ancient tablelands, called Tepuys, emerge from the impenetrable green of the jungles. All this diversity can be reached thanks to the transportation systems available and the growing number of facilities for visitors in the country.

Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world at 879m. The funicular at Mérida.

Do’s Don’ts

• A good sleeping bag is essential, one of the • Don’t take guidebooks with you; do your modern ones that can be rolled up very research before you go and photocopy any small is best. At many hostels you will be information that you absolutely need. Books charged for sheets/blankets and they may are quite heavy, especially if you are carrying a be in a dubious state of cleanliness. lot of them, and you can probably buy them locally if you really need one. • A waterproof jacket if you get caught in the rainy season.These can also be packed up very small indeed. • Don’t take a hair dryer,these are big, bulky and in many hostels you won’t be able to use • Two towels. them. • Baseball hat or bandana, these are good for keeping your hair • Don’t take anything too valuable or sentimen- out of your face and the sun off your head. tal. Lost luggage and theft is all too common • Water bottles. these days, and you wouldn’t want to lose anything that you • Plastic bowl with knife, fork and spoon. can’t easily replace. • Swiss army knife, the travelers’ best friend! • Don’t take anything that you wouldn’t use at home—why • Cosmetics and toiletries. would you suddenly start using it when you went away? • A good first aid kit. • Mosquito repellent

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 59 What a night! my silly, haphazard thinking, I not only put myself in danger but, also, my mother managed to go through a rather by Marta Mohos unpleasant night. Since then I have never gone anywhere in the winter when there is a slight chance of blizzard. Now, I would rather miss an important meeting or event than experience another nightmare like that again. ancing was the most The writer, from Hungary, is in Judith Dan’s important hobby in my life. Academic & Professional Writing D It gave me excitement, courage, love, passion, basically, everything that a young teenage girl could dream about. I had practices, performances, and competitions A Calm of Waiting every single weekend. Moreover, I traveled inside and outside the coun- by Astrid Veronica try, regardless of time, and weather. During those years when I did not If you see me walking the road with someone else, care about anything else but dancing and winning, I man- It’s not because I like his company, aged to experience a real fear that I will never forget in my It’s because you’re not brave enough to walk beside life. me . . . The story happened approximately ten years ago, when If you hear me talking about him all the time, one of the coldest winters hit Hungary. I had my most impor- It’s not because he pleases me, tant competition that winter that I could not miss under any It’s because you’re too deaf to hear my heartbeat . . . circumstances. However, every weather forecast predicted heavy snow and bad wind throughout the country. I was If you feel me falling for someone new, determined to go to the competition, which was four hours It’s not because I love him, Because you’re not there to catch my fall . . . away from my hometown. Fortunately, the bus had no problem reaching the town early morning, but late night when the If you feel lost, I am nowhere entire event was over fifteen people including me as well I don’t know where the road is going . . . began quite an adventurous journey back home. Are we going to cross each other’s path, Or just completely turn around? The cheerful mood of the little group did not last too Will we just let go of what we had, long that night. After an hour ride the bus got stopped in Or go to the place where love is bound? the middle of the road because a number of cars piled up behind each other. After a few minutes, the shocking news hit Don’t let me walk with him, us. It came to light that a truck had turned around on the It’s you I want to walk with! road and blocked the whole traffic. It was icy cold outside. Don’t let me talk of him, Furthermore, the strong wind created a frightening blizzard It’s you I want to talk with! by midnight. Because he was low on gas, the chauffeur had Don’t let me fall for him, It’s you I want to fall in love with! to switch off the heater. By 2.00am the local military service came out in order to Until there was you, try to remove the frozen truck from the road. By that time I cried myself to sleep . . . While I had you, every one of us was full of fear. We were taking off the cur- I fell asleep with a gentle smile on my face . . . tains from the windows to cover ourselves. After two hours Before I lost you, of hard work, the soldiers managed to remove the truck. I worried myself to sleep . . . Slowly, we started to move. Only one question remained Now that I know you’re gone, now, whether we had enough gas to get home or not. I sit up at night, Waiting for you to come back . . . Around 6.00am we finally saw the light of our city. The relief was almost tangible in the cold bus. I remember The author, from Indonesia, is in John Kopec’s embracing my equally nervous mother, who was shaking and advanced class. worrying with fifteen other parents at the bus stop. I could not say a word for long minutes. I realize that, because of

60 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 An Experience of Love Although the party ended at 12 a.m., the pleasant time lasted until morning; 10 persons were crammed into my bed by Esra Al-habib room. We enjoyed the whole night together: joking, talking, dancing, eating and taking photos. At 6 o’clock in the morning we had to get dressed. We ate fter I had graduated from our final breakfast together. I realized that their eyes were high school with a high full of tears, but they hid their feelings. I actually pretended A GPA, I won a scholarship that I didn’t notice. from my country, Kuwait, in order We had to take two cars to reach the airport. All of us to complete my university studies. I were quiet, and I was very sad because I couldn’t imagine was excited; that’s because to study the “goodbye” moment. I was thinking of many things that in an American university in the I had never thought about before. I had never pondered the United States was a dream of mine fact that I’d be leaving home, family, friends, and that I’d go since my childhood, and I succeeded alone, until that moment. The memories were playing like in getting this scholarship by my own efforts. I had the oppor- a film without sound. I realized how much my family and tunity to choose between several countries and majors; how- friends did for me and how much they cared and loved me. ever, I ended up choosing the United States in the field of They didn’t leave me alone from the moment they realized mass communications. that I was planning to leave for my studies. My parent’s supported my decision completely. They As I knew that it would be really hard to say goodbye, I were always asking me questions about my feelings and needs. tried my best to do it very quickly. I started crying because I They joked, gave me advice, and repeatedly asked me couldn’t bear to see them cry, especially my mother. I prom- whether I was still excited. My mother started preparing my ised them that I’d keep in touch and I’d come back at the suitcases in July, although I was supposed to travel in Septem- end of the semester. ber. My sisters and cousins spent all their time with me. We spent the entire summer vacation together in Kuwait; none I didn’t realize and appreciate the environment I was liv- of them traveled in order to stay with me. My friends slept ing in until the last moment; one experience showed me what over and helped me shop and prepare for my trip. I never love and care were really like. I will always remember and stayed alone; I was surrounded by people who loved and appreciate my family and friends, and all that they had done cared about me. I had a wonderful time and didn’t even think for me. of the day or moment I’d be leaving them. The writer, from Kuwait, is in Judith Dan’s Academic & Professional Writing My family suggested giving me a party in our little, cozy home located in Kuwait City before my leaving, in order for me to see all my relatives and friends. I was really excited and loved the idea. My close friends helped me design the invitation cards and decorate the house. They bought me disco lights too! The party took place on the day before my flight; everything was perfect: the music, food and decorations. We had a wonderful day that none of us will ever forget.

CELOP students showing their political spirit at a rally for Democratic Presidential candidate John Kerry.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 61 Red Sox Reverse ‘Curse of the Bambino’ the richest, most arrogant team in baseball. Red Sox fans went nuts. by János Széchenyi After coming from behind and beating the Yankees, against all odds, going to the World Series seemed less dramatic. They beat the St. Louis Cardinals in four straight he Boston Red Sox baseball team had the season of games (a “sweep”) to win the World Series. Red Sox Nation the century. After not winning the World Series was in shock. It had grown used to losing for generations, T (America’s baseball championship) since 1918 (86 and loving their team no less. years!), they finally won it this year, and in spectacular fash- The city of Boston organized a parade for the team ion. Their long losing streak was attributed to the “Curse through Boston and up the Charles River. Though the of the Bambino,” referring to the bad luck that befell the weather was dreary (cold and raining), an estimated 2 million Sox ever since trading star player Babe Ruth to the New York fans came out to the streets to see their team, many from Yankees in 1920. other states and some from other countries. They did not have the best record in their division but made it to the baseball playoffs with a “wildcard” berth. First, they beat the Aneheim (CA) Angels in first three games in the division series (the playoffs are best-of-five-games series—the Presidential candidate first team to win three games wins the series). Then, in the John Kerry (right) most dramatic American League Championship Series dons a Red Sox hat, (“pennant race”) they came from behind to beat the hated trying to ride on the success and popularity New York Yankees. The Yankees seemed to be coasting to yet of the team this year. another in a long history of victories over the Red Sox in the pennant race, beating Boston in the first three straight games (the last game with the blow-out score of 19–8). The Sox appeared vanquished. Only a miracle could bring them back. No Major League Baseball team had ever come back from a 0–3 deficit to win the series. But Boston did come back. In the next three games, among the longest in playoff history, the Sox beat back the Yankees in tough slugfests with game-clinching home runs by Red Sox stars. Only in the last, and decisive, game did they appear to dominate. Beating the Yankees in the final, seventh game, bringing joy to all of Red Sox Nation. Nothing is Sliding onto base safe (above). sweeter than beating the Yankees,

Red Sox sluggers Mark Bellhorn (left) and long-haired Johnny Damon (right) made big hits for Boston. Tensions were high in the pennant race with the New York Yankees (center) as Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek accepts Alex Rodriquez’s (“A-Rod”) offer to take him on. Varitek was protecting his pitcher, Bronson Arroyo, whom A-Rod had threatened. Boston fans loved seeing their Sox manhandle the Yankees.

62 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 After the Red Sox come-from-behind victory over the New York Yankees in the penant race, tens of thousands of fans poured into the streets around Fenway Park and Kenmore Square (above, center).

A celebration and banner unveiling at the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill.

Players waved and talked to the crowd from atop their duck boats.

The parade took to the Charles River, and some fans jumped into the cold river.

Beating the Yankees brought joy to all of Red Sox Nation.

The parade of “duck boats” (military-style amphibious utility vehicles) travels down Boylston Street from Fenway Park toward Government Center. Large crowds of screaming fans greet the players all along the way.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 63 The Red Sox Blew away the Curse bino this year. Bambino is a nickname of Babe Ruth whom in One Sweep The Red Sox traded in 1920. After they traded him, the Red by Seong Hyun Park, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE Sox never won the World Series even though they advanced to the World Series five times. The Red Sox lost them all in game seven. Before trading him, the Red Sox had won five times in the World Series, the most by any club at that time. 004 will be very special for me, a freaky fan of the So, Bostonians and other people started to believe in the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox won the World Series. curse of bambino when the New York Mets defeated the Red 2 The Red Sox not only won the World Series but also Sox in game seven of the 1986 World Series. In game six, beat the Yankees. When the Red Sox beat the Yankees, the Buckner who was a first baseman of the Red Sox made a very Red Sox put on a drama without a play. The Red Sox lost stupid error in the bottom of the 10th inning, and then the three games in a row in the best-of-seven series. At that Red Sox were defeated. For the Boston Red Sox fans it had time, I was very nervous because I remembered what had to be overcome because they really wanted the Red Sox to happened last year. The Yankees defeated the Red Sox last win the World Series. Finally, the Red Sox blew away the year in game seven of the American League Championship curse of the bambino. Series. In the bottom of the 11th inning, the Yankees won the series with a winning home run. It was unbelievable and In the 2004 World Series, the Red Sox beat the St. Louis awful. However, this year it was the beginning of a miracle. Cardinals. The Red Sox not only beat the Cardinals but also The Red Sox won four games in a row in the American swept the series. The Red Sox blew away the curse in one League Championship Series. No team had ever overcome long sweep! Can you believe it? For the Red Sox fans and a 0-3 deficit in the best-of-seven series before in Major me, it was fantastic and incredible. You guys were very lucky League History. However, the Red Sox did it! Better yet, because you could see the moment in which the Red Sox the Red Sox did it against the Yankees! blew away the curse and won the World Series for the first time in 86 years! Go Sox! When the Red Sox advanced to the 2004 World Series, I hoped that the Red Sox could blow away the curse of bam-

Nora Smith’s class at Plimoth Plantation.

64 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Lethal Non-Lethal Weapons? You know? by Carlos Dorado, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE by Caroline Chenot, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE

inally! The moment you have been waiting for the Deeper cry, last 18 years of your life: the Red Sox won the play something unexpected. Waking up, F offs, and what a better opponent to defeat than the still dreaming, fighting reality. the New York Yankees! You are so happy that you almost Closing your eyes, feel the need to cry. Not even the crazy guys climbing walls can’t see. and trees behind you can turn off the fire of your joy, but Open your eyes, wait . . . what is that round thing that’s coming right at you? still dark. It’s so fast you don’t have time to run or to get out of the way, BOOM! You don’t know what happened. Suddenly the Stronger the feeling of non-importance, Sox victory seems insignificant compared to what has just just try to go on, in a better or worse way. happened. You just got killed by a non-lethal weapon. Screaming until you neutralize your voice, This is no joke. It’s not a fairytail. It’s not invented from I’ m sorry, I can’t hear any more. some magazine or internet story. This actually happened in Better you keep that smile, you never know how bad life could get. our very own streets. Wednesday, October 20, Victoria Snel- grove, a 21-, almost 22 year-old student was killed by a police Sunny days, officer outside Fenway Park. The police claim that the “non- compensate for your darker you. lethal bullet” wasn’t directed at her; instead, it was to con- Feel that music? trol the crowd around her. Can you just call this a bad luck The liquor calling? catastrophe? I don’t think so, and neither does her father, for one more night of absence and forgiveness. who claims that every American has the right to celebrate his team victory without getting killed. At this moment the Infinity, is hard to reach. family of the deceased are studying the possibility of suing Mediocrity is everywhere. the Boston Police Department, but it will be a long, hard Too large, journey for a family that has just suffered such a loss. We is this world becoming. can only wish the best for this family and for Victoria’s soul You can’t even see it all, to rest in peace. sometimes you don’t even realize that there is a world, outside your own. Smile, you will be more than excused, of falling in and out of love. Sitting in a new apartment, not a stranger to talk to, just yourself. There you are again. A new phase. A new beginning, the rules stay the same, they just adapt. You think: Thank you God for making me live, thank you for smiling down on me from time to time. There you find yourself with a deeper smile, because after all . . . YOU KNOW.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 65 Foreign Language Classes at Hosei ficulties with progress in our speaking abilities. University and Boston University The textbooks are quite different, too. The Japanese by Haruna Suzuki textbooks which BU students have are much thicker than our English textbooks. They look like a dictionary. My friend says they are heavy, but every point is written, so they can here are so many concentrate on listening to the teacher. On the other hand, ways to study foreign our English textbooks are very thin. Some important points languages. Mean- are of course written in the textbooks, but not all of them T are covered. This is not because our textbooks are not good while, there are so many ways to teach foreign languages. I quality, but teachers want students to write important things studied English at Hosei Uni- themselves. In my opinion, we can practice writing more by versity in Japan, but I had taking notes, but sometimes we get confused when we missed never seen how foreigners what the teacher said. study Japanese until I came to The frequency of the classes are different as well. BU Boston. Recently, I have been students have fifty minute Japanese class four times a week. auditing a Japanese class at Students at Hosei University have a ninety minute English Boston University with one of class three times a week. Actually, Hosei students are study- my floor mates. The class is very easy for me since I am a ing foreign languages longer than BU students, but in my native Japanese speaker, but I’m interested in the way of opinion, the BU system is more efficient, because frequent studying foreign languages and I decided to audit the class. study is required to improve our language ability. I found it is more difficult to teach Japanese in English than to teach English in Japanese because we have many compli- In conclusion, I think there are many ways to learn for- cated grammatical rules which cannot be explained by rea- eign languages. My English teachers taught me some good sons and I’m enjoying learning how the teacher teaches such ways to study English, but as I’m taking English and Japan- a complicated language. Since I’m attending this class, I ese classes at CELOP and CAS respectively, I found some found out teachers teach languages differently. It’s not just interesting new ways which I had never tried. I want to take because there are two different language different structures, both good points and improve my English. but I think it’s the difference of the teacher’s teaching policy. The writer, from Japan, is in Marsha Dean’s class. Today I want to focus on the foreign language classes at BU and Hosei University and compare how they are conducted. First of all, the Japanese teacher at BU encourages students to speak as much as they can. He teaches how to say sentences first and then teaches their meanings. Finally, he teaches grammatical details. When I first went to audit the class, the teacher told all the students to introduce themselves in Japanese to me. On the other hand, English teachers at Hosei University encourage students to study grammar. Firstly, they always teach grammatical points and how to use them in sentences. Then, students read the sentence silently. I think these two ways to teach are quite opposite. However, they have one thing in common. Both of them are always happy to take students’ questions. Secondly, students attitudes are also different. BU students are not afraid of making mistakes. They try to speak Japanese even if they are not sure. They also try to listen to the teacher very carefully and they are usually looking at the teacher’s face. In contrast, students in my university are afraid of making mistakes especially when we speak and we usually concentrate on writing down what teacher says. They are facing to their notebooks and writing down some gram- Who’s the desktop artist that drew this masterpiece matical points. I think this is why Japanese students have dif- on a classroom desk?

66 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 HOSEI UNIVERSITY INFORMATICS INTERSESSION PROGRAM AUGUST 2004

The Hosei IT students worked in the lab in an afternoon workshop, using their own PC lap- tops to complete projects via their Japanese professor’s blog. They analyzed specific differences in U.S. and Japanese culture.

Students presented their projects to the class at the end of the program.

And, finally, the pizza party.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 67 Superman is Dead, and It wasn’t the Kryptonite by Carlos Dorado, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE All of us are in some ways prisoners in life, some by limited thinking, others

Name: Christopher Reeve by physical limitation. However, rarely Age: 52 has a man demonstrated such a won- Born: September 25, 1952, New York, NY Home: Westchester County, N.Y. derful ability to face limitation. . . .

he world lost its most famous superhero on Sun- to the medical graduates. Reeve always fought with incred- day, Oct.10. The agony of one who used to fly ible strength of will and optimism convinced that he would T around the sky saving everybody from evil arch- one day walk again. Indeed, Christopher Reeve has been an criminals has ended. example for us all to keep on going in spite of limitations. As a boy, Christopher Reeve studied piano and voice, In April 1997, Reeve was honored with his own star on worked as an assistant orchestra conductor, and made his the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The week before this event, acting debut with a Princeton, New Jersey theater company Reeve broke his arm and had surgery, but he still managed to at age nine. attend the premiere of his directing debut. He graduated from Cornell University, He was grateful to be in the company of Ithaca, N.Y., studied drama at the Juilliard other directors who were welcoming him School in New York where he roomed with into the fraternity of directors. comedian Robin Williams, and completed The former Superman was given the his Master’s degree performances at Lon- National Courage Award at the Minnesota don’s Old Vic and at the Comedie Courage Center. He also joined his good Française in Paris. friend Robin Williams at a fund-raising In his early acting life, he played in a dinner to benefit victims of spinal cord TV soap opera, “Love of Life,” and on injuries. Reeve did not sit around feeling Broadway in “A Matter of Gravity” opposite sorry for himself after his accident. Kathryn Hepburn, but it wasn’t until Reeve While he was handicapped, Reeve also was chosen from a pool of more than two recently directed the HBO film In The hundred actors to play Superman that he Gloaming. It starred Glenn Close, Bridget became famous. His looks, fitness, physique Fonda, and Whoopi Goldberg. and charming humility breathed life into the comic book hero. The great success of Superman led to All of us are in some ways prisoners in life, some by limited three very popular sequels. While Christopher appeared in thinking, others by physical limitation. However, rarely has a other films, it is his role as Superman that made him famous. man demonstrated such a wonderful ability to face limitation, to cry for all that has been robbed of him, and then step beyond Known the world over as Superman, Christopher Reeve it into a life that knows no limitation. was a symbol of strength and the force of good with the ability to fly and soar over the problems of man. It came as a Being human, Christopher used to shed a few tears each shock when Christopher Reeve accidently fell from his horse morning, but then he would brush them away, stop feeling during a riding show in 1995 and landed on his head. The fall sorry for himself, and go on to be an example to others. He broke his spinal cord, and he had been paralyzed from the created his own freedom to be truly alive. Christopher Reeve neck down ever since. had found the Superman within, and in his passing we celebrate his courage to be free. In the face of enormous frustration, Reeve was viewed as an example of courage. Although he was not able to move The invincible man who used to fly around the sky had from the waist down, Reeve continued to travel, do public the unfortunate luck of riding a horse with kryptonite horse appearances, and serve as a voice for the paralyzed in the shoes. In his misfortune, he demonstrated a rare ability that United States with the help of a wheel chair that he used to exceeds the speed of light. Christopher learned to live out- operate by sipping or puffing on a straw. He was even side his crippled body in a way that few otherwise healthy received at Boston University in 1997 when he gave a speech people have the strength or courage to do.

68 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Expression of Life started playing with it. “Well yes indeed. But keeping what you might think for yourself would be more appropriate. by Caroline Chenot, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE Besides, my eyes look sad, and I consider sadness a part of the beauty of life. What is it about the fact that people have to be happy, want to be happy and pay good money, trying to reach for it? Well I guess that being happy is subjective to every- San Francisco, March 21, Union Square. one. Happiness, what a strange word to define a feeling, A sunny day, a peaceful Sunday morning atmosphere. which could be so entrancing and diverse. A lot of times happiness, like love, is misunderstood and sometimes you feel happy and sometimes you are. But what is important is to he children are chasing a pigeon under the attentive know what makes you happy. Real happiness is when you do eyes of their parents. They do not seem to be scared not know why you feel such a way, when there is not a sin- T to grow up, to laugh, to scream, to be. gle reason to be that way, but you just are.” Sitting outside at a café, during lunch, there’s a middle- He lit up a cigarillo, the one that he bought in Cuba last aged, handsome, elegant couple. He is looking at her face month on his business trip. Carefully he blew away the smoke embraced by the sunlight, wearing her foulard to protect her in the opposite direction, he looked at her and said, “I guess fragile white skin. Her blue eyes used to be lighter, not as I understand But I cannot help feeling sad when I look into deep, and not as profound. Her long perfect fingers, show- your eyes. Those eyes that were testimony of too much pain, ing one or two age marks, but the way his attention goes eas- sadness, loneliness. Those eyes I cannot help notice, their ily toward her diamond ring, so beautiful, so heavy. Her lips, sadness is almost transpiring my soul giving me no comfort her red painted lips, they seem as if they were saving really in opposition with your spoken worlds. I would like to ask important worlds, worlds waiting to be spoken. He realizes you, if you ever felt happy in my company. Please speak the how he could never get bored looking at her. truth even if it could hurt me.” Then he took a longer drag, paused, waiting for an answer. She smiled at him, and then There was suddenly a question, something that both- caressed his cheeks, feeling the shaved skin, smelling the way ered him. She noticed the sudden serious look he had on his he smelled the first time they met. It was a combination of face. She knew all of his little things that were expressed Davidoff perfume, cigarillos, and whisky. without words. When he gets sad, his shoulder goes down a little, his hands are moving, grabbing what there is to grab Serenely she answered, “If you can see the sadness you . . . She reached for the last sugar and gracefully opened it. can see happiness. So do not bother to ask. You have known Looking at the sugar falling down like snow, on the cloudy me for a long time; you are my husband. I would not have looking cream, she then paused and asked him what could lived by your side, if I hadn’t found an ounce of excitement, possibly disturb this scenario of peace, and harmony. if I would not have felt loved by you. Why after all those years are you asking me this?” “Why are your eyes always so sad? You know that happiness exists; beauty is in every single expression of life.” He smiled, hiding the admiration he had for her. His look was like a little child’s look when he admires his mother Then he touched her face moving her head to his direc- getting ready. “I guess I was just scared you did not know tion, moving her foulard to the side, and forcing her deep the reasons that kept you by my side anymore. I just wanted blue eyes to meet his. She got offended, took a position of dis- to know if your sad eyes still see happiness and beauty in the tance. life I provided for us.” “I know, I just do not have any reason to be so.” Almost She was confused, did not understand why there was so sad, but still angry. much doubt in her husband’s heart. She asked, “Why is your “I cannot remember asking you anything. Let me be for heart so insecure? You should know that eternal love exists, a moment,” she replied taking a sip of her Champagne try- and if you would let the fears go, you would feel my love, ing to get into the mood again, feeling the spring coming the Love that I feel for you in every single moment, in every in. single smile and tear BECAUSE TRUE LOVE EXISTS IN EVERY SINGLE EXPRESSION OF LIFE.” He took a quick look at her and replied, “I deeply apol- ogize for my impertinence, but before you sink back into you thoughts, I would like you to know that I won’t stop thinking about how you deserve to feel the ambiance of life and explore your deepest desires.” He took his spoon and

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 69 Apollo Apollo studied acting and dance movement. He saw many inspiring artists whom he admired tremendously on stage by Caroline Chenot, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE including: Nureyev, Makarova, Alwin Nickolay and of course the great conductor Zubin Metha! He uses his knowledge and continuous exposure to these arts in his paintings. . . . “Movements and colors are the fore front of my work in the pollo dedicates his work to his beautiful daughter canvas! My inspiration!” Sophia who taught him tolerance, patience and the true meaning of unconditional love. She inspires him Apollo moved to San Francisco in 1985 to work for the A House of Versace. Gianni Versace, his mentor, supported everyday. his career in the Versace boutiques for 16 years. He worked Apollo was born in at three different loca- the Dominican Republic tions during these years, and grew up within a San Francisco, New York musically inclined family, and Copenhagen. especially his grandmother. After the revolu- Apollo travels fre- tion in his country, quently to Copenhagen, Apollo and his family New York and Santo moved to New York City Domingo, Dominican where he lived for 16 Republic in search for years. In New York he inspiration! His current worked with his grandfa- residence is in San Fran- ther, John Willis editor of cisco’s Chinatown and his Theater World, Dance work can be seen at World and Screen Gallery 559 through World. In his youth, curator Dana Yeager.

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70 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Pam Steeves’ class on a trip to Salem. Photo by Yuji Fujikawa.

SELECTED CELOP ACTIVITIES

Orientation Trips & Tours

2004 Welcome to CELOP Pizza Party Museum of Fine Arts Phone Workshop Old Town Trolley Bus Tour

ALL E-mail Account Workshop

F Computer Lab Orientation Banking Workshop Shows (discount tickets) Transportation and Shopping Workshop Celtics Basketball Safety Workshop Lion King Geddes Language Lab Tour Clubs,Weekly Events Class Trips Sitcom Club: Starring The Simpsons Museum of Science Free Friday Movies Salem (Trolley Tour & Witch Museum) Academic Workshops Plimoth Plantation Halloween Party/Costume Contest Peabody Essex Museum Japanese Cultural Reception (Hosei) Museum of Fine Arts

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 71 It’s Only a “Ciggy”! Packs/Day $/Day $/Week $/Month $/Year 1 $2.00 $14.00 $60.00 $728.00 by Hanan Al-Kindi, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE 1.5 $3.00 $21.00 $91.00 $1092.00 2 $4.00 $28.00 $121.00 $1456.00 2.5 $5.00 $35.00 $151.00 $1820.00 ore than 400,000 Americans die each year from tobacco-related diseases.† Then why are people M still smoking? In most cases the answer is simple: second-hand smoking is more harmful than actually smok- peer pressure. ing a cigarette? Well, it is. You are causing others harm, and you don’t even care. That’s called being selfish. Who knows, “Come on! Don’t be such a loser.” you might be driving people away, too. I’m pretty sure I That one sentence could lead to a life-sentence of smok- wouldn’t want a smoke-puffing dragon around me on a daily ing. Sad, but true. If you are a smoker, or on the verge of basis. Enough said. starting, it’s time to take a reality pill. It’s not just smoking, it’s killing yourself, dear. What’s the beauty of inhaling and So, you don’t care about your own health or the well- exhaling smoke continuously? Oh, you don’t want to lose being of others. Well, let’s move to another thing that talks: your friends? You want to look cool? It makes you feel relaxed? money. Did you know that you could save 1,820 dollars a Nah-uh. I’m going to give you a tour to what I like to call year instead of smoking 2.5 packs of cigarettes a day? Well, the ‘this-is-what’s-happening-to-me-as-I-smoke zone.’ Fas- now you do. No, it’s not magic. Here’s the proof:* ten your seat belt because this is going to be a rough journey. So what will it be? Cigarettes or $1,820? Hmm. First stop: Short Life I could go on forever about the disadvantages of smok- Yup. Lung diseases, heart diseases, emphysema, cancer ing, but in the end it’s your own personal decision. If you and hardening of the arteries are a few of the many things that consider the cigarette your best friend, then I’ll have to quote, could happen to a smoker. News Flash: the more you smoke, “With friends like that, who needs enemies?” If you’re a the higher the risk of getting one of those diseases. Maybe smoker, and you don’t think you can quit, then I’m telling Sudden Death will decide to give you a visit? Hmm. So, maybe you, “YOU CAN!” You’d be amazed by the inner strength smoking isn’t a good idea after all, eh? No? Well, let’s move on. we have inside us. Will power is stronger than any other power, and who doesn’t like a challenge anyway? So quit Second stop: Harming others today and inspire others to do likewise. Maybe you don’t care about yourself, but come on, you † must feel bad about those around you. Did you know that source: www.quit-smokingusa.com

Kerry vs. Bush were able to ask 100 students whom they would vote for if the election were held today, October 5. We were really sur- by Carlos Dorado & Fabiana Casado, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE prised that most of them hesitated with their answer, which tells us that most of the young population in the USA don’t October 5 seem to care about their political leaders, but anyway, here are the results that we got. n the verge of the presidential elections in the United States, we, the students from CELOP, O struggling against the indifference of BU students,

4% Other 8% Not voting 18% Bush

70% Kerry

72 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 The Effects of the Decline of Bats insects, such as the ones that cause damage in cultivation. by Maria Sagot In developing countries, this situation is going to be over- whelming because agricul- ture is the basis of many of id you know that without bats these countries. there is no tequila? I think few people know that. When you Many places around the D world produce many fruit talk about bats, everybody makes a scary face, but no one really understands the plants by their own con- importance of bats in fruit production, sumption or for exportation. plague control, and forest development. People plant the trees and Without bats, like in the jenga game, wait weeks or months to get when you take off the base piece, the tropical ecosystem and the fruits. Do you know how these trees produce their fruits? economy are going to fall down. Animals pollinate them. They take pollen from one flower and put it in the order, so the seed can grow and produce The tropical forest is one of the most complex ecosys- fruit. One of the most important pollinators are bats. With- tems on earth. It has lots of important interactions that keep out them, again, there would be a decline in fruit produc- it alive and healthy. Even though in the beginning there are tion, in the economy, and in a country’s development. special plants called pioneers that are in charge of conquer- There are many more ing new lands and star in the effects of the bats decline, but development of the forest, people do not seem to care they cannot disperse them- until the problem affects them selves alone. They need ani- directly. The main thing is to mals or wind to do this work. understand that if we continue Bats are the most important killing bats, it is going to be a means of dispersion of these hard punch to the economy plants, so without them, the and ecosystems, which affect tropical forest restoration is everybody. What we have to going to be delayed. It is also do is break down the mythol- very difficult to maintain the ogy around bats and start look- balance between the high ing at the importance of them. deforestation rate and the appearance of new ecosystems. Some people may not care about the forest, because the live in a big city or in a temperate zone where there is no trop- Maria Sagot, from Costa Rica, is in Renée Delatizky and Marsha Dean’s core class. She got her Bachelor’s ical environment. Well, what Degree in Biology at the about mosquitoes? It depends University of Costa Rica, vol- where you live: You can have unteered at the Costa Rica mosquito problems in your Natural History Museum and house, and it would be worse is a co-founder of the Costa if you killed the bats in your Rica Bat Conservation house or town. A single bat Program. She has published can eat one thousand mosqui- two papers related to herb ivory in tents by Honduran toes in one night. Imagine tent making bats and a discov- how many mosquitoes would ery of a plant as a tent used by be in a place if there were no bats and is involved with other bats. Imagine the rate of researche not yet published. dengue disease in Latin Amer- She wants to apply for a Ph.D. ica. Bats not only eat mosqui- program in Behavior of toes, they can eat all kinds of Ecology next fall.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 73 to celebrate his 30th birthday on the Venezuelan Peninsula. As is said in the film itself, it's about “two lives running parallel for a while.” Two best friends start off with the same goals and aspirations, but by the time the film is over, it's Motorcycle Diaries | Alfie clear what each man's destiny has become.” Movies reviewed by SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE

Motorcycle Diaries by Marian Quevedo, Carlos Dorado & Fabiana Casado ave you ever had the idea of grabbing a bag of clothes, H a couple of bucks and just hitting the road, leaving behind everything that you know, have or see to get to know this gigantic world that we call earth and all its peoples and w w w.motorcyclediariesmovie.com cultures? Well, if that idea has ever passed through your head, we have to strongly recommend this movie to you. Believe us; you will enjoy it! Motorcycle Diaries is based on the journals of Che Gue- Alfie vara, leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his memoirs, Gue- vara narrates the adventures he and his best friend, Alberto by Hanan Al-Kindi & Caroline Chenot Granado de la Serna, had while crossing South America by CAST: Jude Law, Marisa Tomei, Omar Epps, Nia Long, motorcycle in the early 1950s. Jane Krakowski, Sienna Miller and Susan Sarandon

In the summer of 1952, these two men set out on “The DIRECTOR: Charles Shyer Mighty One” (La Poderosa) to begin an ambitious journey that they hope would carry them from Buenos Aires, STORY PLOT: Alfie (Jude law) is a womanizer who is contin- Argentina to the Venezuelan Peninsula, passing thru Chile uously hurting people, without giving it a second thought. How- and Peru. What they didn’t know, however, is that this jour- ever, soon he is put into a situation where he will start to ques- ney would change the way they see life forever. tion his lifestyle and realize how much damage he is causing by being the way he is. In this witty and funny remake of the 60’s Ernesto Guevara, whose subsequent career as a politi- Alfie, a man learns that there is more to life than his own enjoy- cal idol, revolutionary, martyr and T-shirt icon “Che!” gives ment and discovers the true meaning of caring about others. viewers a charismatic mysterious shine into his early life. He and Granado were trying to connect not only with the var- WHAT WE THOUGHT: This was a great movie, and we ied and rugged landscape of South America but also with the enjoyed every bit of it. Jude definitely did a good job because hopes and confusion of the people who saw one side of Latin of his charming nature and stunning smile. This is one of American’s reality that was unknown to them: poverty and those movies that leaves you thinking about its message. Def- farmer families living without minimum conditions of liv- initely two thumbs up! ing. These kinds of situations changed Guevara’s thoughts about how he could help South America be a better place to live, such as giving Latin American poor families the power to improve the way they live by questioning the meaning of progress in certain economic and political systems. In this movie you realize the sad reality of the Latin Amer- ican countries, thanks to the impeccable direction of Brazilian Walter Salles, and the extraordinary performance of Bernal as Ernesto “Che” Guevara, a 23-year-old medicine student with a revolutionary soul and big heart, and De la Serna, as Alberto Granado, a 29-year-old biochemist who had the dream

74 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 uniquely told by presenting each story with one of the three colors: red, blue, and white. The different colors used in each version, with the wonderful production design, costumes, music, props, even everything, were highly precise and unique, totally distinguishing every story from one Hero another. There were many unforgettable scenes, and one of Movie review by Nancy Zhu my favorite is the fight between Maggie Cheung (Flying Snow) and Zhang Ziyi (Moon) in the woods: an aerial com- bat between two characters, both dressed in blazing red, amid the trees with brilliant autumnal orange leaves. The spectacle has no parallel in any film I have ever seen. An amazing achievement! Out of this feature of the movie, I Beautifully Breathtaking would rather categorize Hero as drama than an action film. It had the emotional depth of opera (some sounds used in here is a Chinese saying: “Gain new insights through Beijing Opera or Kabuki Drama), dance (the metaphor was T reviewing old materials.” We always can find some- more like ballet than an action film), and some other art thing that deserves repeating, such as laudable literature, forms. It is poetry written in swords, and I think it will be great composing, an instructive book and so on. I think that much better to treat this as a piece of truly innovative work the movie Hero is one such thing. The first time I watched it of visual and performance art, instead of an action movie. was two years ago, the day after its debut in China; the second time happened about two months ago, at the Coolidge Zhang Yimou, the internationally acclaimed director, is Corner Theater in Boston; and I even enjoyed it a third time one of the China’s Fifth Generation of filmmakers, who pro- on DVD last weekend. Each time, it was a wonderful feast duced series of Chinese movies that exploded on screens both for sight and spirit to me, and I would say here: “What around the world in the mid-1980s. Zhang’s early produc- a visionary masterpiece!” tions, such as his famed trilogy Red Sorghum (1987), Ju Dou (1990), Raise the Red Lantern (1991), and other works, includ- The movie told a story set 2,000 years ago, when ancient ing The Story of Qiu Ju (1992), To Live (1994), and Shanghai China consisted of seven kingdoms. The king of the kingdom Triad (1995), which not only made a stir in Chinese tradi- of Qin, named Ying Zheng, tried to unify them together and tional filmdom, but also cemented his reputation abroad, build up a united China. So, assassins from the other king- with the actress Gong Li. Unlike those stories, which focused doms all wanted to kill Ying Zheng. Using the assassination on obsolete Chinese country culture, Hero is definitely an attempt as historical background, the film intended to explore exceptional piece. It seems that Zhang Yimou has been trans- and develop a better understanding of the Chinese concept forming from a pure artist to a potential businessman. Hero of hero and heroism. The famous martial arts star Jet Li per- made an unprecedented commercial profit in China, and formed the leading role “Nameless,” and was the narrator even kept the first box office ranking in North America for in almost the whole story. It was a very stoic role and Li’s several weeks this summer. understated performance was excellent. Two other Chinese, all-Asian favorite actors in Hero were Tony Liang (Broken Suffice it to say that I won’t be the only one to compare Sword) and Maggie Cheung (Flying Snow). Liang is a great Hero to Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, directed by Ang Lee actor, right up there with Chow Yun-Fat and deservedly was and starring Chow Yun-Fat. Since a lot of ideas in Hero were recognized in the HK film awards. Cheung is fantastic as based on a cultural understanding, to portray an engaging well and unbelievably gorgeous; you even can sit and merely story full of philosophy, myth, religion and history, made it marvel at her gorgeousness with the sound turned down. much more difficulties to understand even for Chinese audi- Also starring is Donnie Yen(Sky), Daoming Chen(Ying ences. There were more depth, emotion and warmth in Zheng), and Zhang Ziyi(Moon), who are all well-known CTHD, which is a perfectly linear story told in a western stars in China. style, while Hero is structurally layered and more philosophical. The biggest success and attraction of this movie is its gorgeous cinematography and magnificent photography. Whether you agree or not, you can’t refuse such a piece Every frame of this Chinese epic was beautifully crafted by of visually stunning artwork. In that respect, the visuals alone director Zhang Yimou and his genius cinematographer made Hero worth experiencing. I rate it 4.5 out of 5, for it’s Christopher Doyle. It took place at the Qin Palace with really beautifully breathtaking! Nameless telling Ying Zheng three different stories that The writer, from China, is in Michael Feldman’s class. eventually led up to the truth. The three stories were

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 75 Theater Review The Lion King The Forgotten by Caroline Chenot, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE Movie review by Ji-Yeon “Jenny” Han SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE

he Lion King is a show that should not be missed. I T had the opportunity to appreciate this musical in he Forgotten is a mystery movie which recently opened Boston. I went with some friends, and as usual, the guys T in local theaters. It was released on September 24, 2004 looked bored with the idea of something that didn’t involve by Sonic Pictures. The characters are Julianne Moore, sports and screaming fans. The theater was filled up with Dominic West, Gary Sinise, Alfre Woodard, Linus Roache. excitement. Every musical you go to, recreates a feeling of The director is Joseph Ruben. The producers are Bruce enthusiasm and admiration. Cohen, Dan Jinks, Joe Roth. The writer is Gerald Di Pego. Once we were brought to our seats, the lights went down Telly Paretta (Julianne Moore) is an anguished mother, and an extraordinary voice started to sing. A spotlight started tormented by the memory of her eight-year-old son Sam to point towards a woman, wearing a hundred-colored shirt, who died in a plane crash 14 months ago. After that, she and in the background, actors dressed as animals were mov- becomes convinced her estranged husband, Jim (Anthony ing and singing along. The costumes were unbelievably Edwards), is trying to force her to let go of their son by eras- made. The brilliant scenery was full of imagination and pre- ing him completely from their lives. For example, getting cisely made. It was as if we were thrown into a magical world rid of pictures and videotapes, until she is told by her husband where animals sang and danced, where lions were kings, and her psychiatrist, Dr. Munce (Gary Sinise), that she is and monkeys were wise. All the watchers faces lit up, and suffering from delusions, that her son never existed and she the dreamy children started to point and talk to their parents is fabricating his memories. about how exciting that was. The personification of Samba, was made by a little boy, who had an amazing voice, really Of course, she doesn’t believe it, as she hunts for any- clear and strong! thing that would prove Sam’s existence, including contact- ing Ash Correll (Dominic West), who she believes is the All of the actors were really talented. The character father of one of the other plane crash victims. Strange to which I liked the most was the part of Timon. Not only the say, he’s experiencing his own ‘’Did I have a daughter?’’ costume was surreal, but also the actor was really funny and dilemma. This is where the film begins to lose credibility. personified the cartoon character almost better than the As Telly and Ash team up in search of their children and cartoon itself. The music was performed by a live band, and their sanity, they are suddenly getting chased around New most of the instruments were drums and maracas, and lots York City by government agents that eventually lead them of tam-tams producing African music. The mood changed into something. While Telly and Ash are hunted by govern- from scene to scene. ment police, they get some information from her memory. Every scene had a message, sometimes more or less obvi- The clue is that she recalls the memory when her son rides ous, which made it easier for children, and honestly also for on the airplane: she remembers that airline company’s name. a lot of adults, to understand. At the end of the musical, you Then they find the airplane hanger where they think their could see satisfied faces and sleepy children. My friends were children are. Finally, they figure out what happened to them. all glad they came, especially the one that did not want to I really really love X-file-type stories because this is one come in the first place. If you have the opportunity to go to of the 21st century’s biggest issues. By the way, when I a show, this one is really worth your time and money. After- watched The Forgotten, I felt that it was one of the X-file sto- wards, you’ll feel as if you had found something special that ries. For that reason, I chose to write this movie review. I you thought you had lost. feel that this movie wants to describe the human truth that parents love their children. I am very impressed by this movie, which shows human emotion from a 3rd person view- point.

76 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Restaurant Reviews Papa Razzi Armani Café

by Fabiana Casado, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE by Caroline Chenot, SEMESTER BOOK ELECTIVE

271 Dartmouth Street 214 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116-2837 Boston, MA 02116 617.536.9200 617.437.0909 www.bbrginc.com/paparazzi

ocated right off the exit of the Copley T station, Papa he first place I went once I arrived in Boston was the L Razzi seems like a cozy yet extravagant and refined T area around the Prudential Center. I remember finding place. When I got there to have a casual dinner with a friend, myself walking along Newbury street, and I was pleasantly the hostess asked us to wait at the bar for 30 minutes. Luck- surprised how nice the place was. Newbury street is one of ily, when we got to the bar, we found a very small table, but the most European looking streets in Boston, especially when decided to have dinner there anyway. it’s sunny and all the people are eating outside, enjoying the sunlight. I was looking for a place to have a nice lunch, but The music and mood of the place were very hip and there were so many cafés, bars, and restaurants all along the modern, with young working people and some tourists. street. I suddenly bombed into the Armani store which is With a modern mood like that, one would think that located on the left-hand side of the street, right next to Nike the menu would contain something like experimental Ital- Town and two blocks from the Prudential Center. The store ian food, but the menu failed to impress me. The appetizers has two floors, a bar and a restaurant. seemed nice, but they didn’t offer anything I hadn’t tried Since I’ve been, there I’ve come back many times to have before. They consisted of typical Italian dishes like lunch and sometimes dinner. I especially like that the bar is bruschetta, caprese salad, carpaccio and prosciutto with made out of wood, and all around there are wooden tables cheese. Those dishes are always good to eat, but I can get and chairs. At night there is a really soft atmosphere with some prosciutto and mozarella cheese at the supermarket Buddha Bar music playing in the background.The restau- and make the $7 dish myself. Instead of offering the pro- rant has also an outside space, which is pretty charming dur- sciutto with cheese, they should offer it with melon, to make ing lunch. Sitting outside, with a glass of white wine look- it more extravagant and rare. ing at the people go by, is something that everyone likes to Papa Razzi has a broad variety of main dishes. They had do. The food is the main reason I go there because it is not meat, chicken, pizza and pasta with made-to-order sauces, too expensive, and it is really tasty and lightly made. Most or so they say. Both my friend and I decided to try pasta. of the dishes are Italian, and trust me, the “Pasta al My friend ordered ravioli with pomodoro (tomato) sauce, pomodoro” is unbelievable, and the pizza has a thin crunchy and I had gnocchi with pink tomato sauce. Maybe I set my crust with real mozzarella cheese and basil. The restaurant has hopes too high on a plate of gnocchi, but this one tasted a lot of charisma, and the waiters are friendly. They like to worse than the ones my ten-year-old brother gets at the stop to chitchat with the customers. It is a perfect place to supermarket and eats with butter. Although it tasted good, bring a friend for lunch or a date for dinner. The mood of the the consistency was too hard, and it came with melted cheese restaurant changes from light, joyful and charming during on top that looked like it was just taken out of the microwave. the day to romantic at night. Armani Cafe is also a place where most international students meet, so it is not rare to see We didn’t try the desserts because they didn’t look like an open book next to a cappuccino. There is no dress-code anything special. They offered a homemade blueberry really, but the majority of the customers are nicely dressed, cheesecake, but there are lots of blueberry cheesecakes avail- especially during the evening. I recommend Armani cafe able in Boston for a cheaper price. to anyone who likes good wine, Italian food and nice peo- Although it has moderate prices, I wasn’t happy with ple. I especially recommend the Tiramisu! the quality of the food in Papa Razzi. You can get better food in a place called Scoozi on Newbury St.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 77 Friday Movie Club @ CELOP

by Jenn Kay Kosch

Friday Movies provide students with a fun MOVIES SHOWN IN FALL 2004 Free way to relax after a week of studying hard Big Fish in their classes. Popular movies are shown with Mean Girls closed captioning, projected onto a widescreen from The Secret Window DVD, to help CELOP students practice their Eng- Super Size Me lish skills while learning about American culture Van Helsing Man on Fire through film. It is a great way for students to The Day After Tomorrow increase their vocabulary and improve their listening Shrek 2 skills! All students in all levels are welcome to enjoy Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban the movies and free refreshments every Friday! Elf

Jonathan White setting up the DVD and projector.

78 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 79 TheThe Simpsons:Simpsons: SitcomSitcom ClubClub

What is the Sitcom Club?

this club CELOP students watch a new In episode of The Simpsons, one of the most popular television shows in America, every week. After- wards, we discuss such things as vocabulary, slang and cultural references. For example, after seeing an episode titled “Bart Gets Hit by a Car,” we had a great discussion about the American court system. During a discussion of another episode, “Bart Gets an F,” we talked about school systems and teaching methods in the U.S. and abroad. We also have different activities to enrich each meeting, such as trivia contests, vocabulary challenges, crossword puzzles and more! Sometimes students can even win great prizes, and there are always delicious refreshments. It’s a great way for students to practice their speaking and listening skills! —Jenn Kay Kosch

80 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Beginning a University Program?

Why not continue improving your CELOP Part-Time English while you pursue your degree? Day & Evening Courses

www.bu.edu/celop/part-time

IMPORTANT! Students studying part-time are not eligible for a CELOP I-20. To remain in the U.S.on your F-1 Student Visa,you must be enrolled full-time at CELOP,Boston University,or another qualified institution. See Marcella Framondi in office #238 for more information.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 81 Compiled by Lesley Andrews Major News Events of the Semester & Jonathan White

In the World . . . • Ten typhoons batter Japan, which normally gets hit by three major storms each season. The 2004 storms destroy thousands of homes and kill more than 200 people. • Yasser Arafat dies in a military hospital in Paris at age 76. A key Palestinian leader since the 1960s, Arafat signed a peace agreement with Israel in 1993, but subsequent peace efforts stalled. • Scientists announce the discovery of a dwarf-sized skeleton that may be from a species related to ancient humans. The skeleton was discovered on Flores Island, near Java, and is estimated to be 18,000 years old.

In the U.S. . . . • Mount St. Helens slowly starts erupting again in September, after resting quietly for the past 18 years. Smoke, ash, and lava pour out of the volcano, but scientists do not expect another explosion like the one that occurred in 1980. Superman in the 1980s and had a very successful career in • Christopher Reeve, who played movies and theater before being paralyzed in a horse riding accident in 1996, dies from complications related to his condition. Reeve became a strong advocate for spinal cord research after his accident. • George W. Bush is re-elected to a second term as President, defeating the Democratic candidate, Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts. The election results are very close and bring a record number of voters to the polls. Massachusetts votes overwhelmingly for Kerry. • New York City submits a bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics, including the construction of a new $1.4 billion football stadium for the NY Jets on the Hudson River waterfront. Shark Tale, Ladder 49, Friday Night Lights, Taxi, Shall We • Popular movies this fall include:The Polar Express. Dance?, The Grudge, and • Popular music includes: “Lose My Breath by Destiny's Child,” “Over And Over” by Nelly Featuring Tim McGraw, “Just Lose It by Eminem,” “Wonderful” by Ja Rule Featuring R. Kelly & Ashant, “I Don't Want To Be” by Gavin DeGraw, and “Vertigo” by U2.

In Boston . . . • The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees for the American League Championship in a historic comeback, then go on to win the Baseball World Series for the first time since 1918. An estimated two million people attend the victory parade in Boston. • The Democratic Party sets up a massive stage in Copley Square for John Kerry to give his victory speech. Having lost, he instead gives his concession speech at Faneuil Hall.

At Boston University and CELOP . . . • Researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine discover that small DNA frag- ments can destroy human melanoma cells. Their findings could lead to a new treatment for skin cancer, a disease that appears in 50,000 new cases each year in the United States. • The new John Hancock Student Village nears completion, and is scheduled to open in January. The project will add athletic and recreational facilities and three new student apartment buildings to the one which was completed in 2000. • Holidays celebrated at CELOP this semester include Columbus Day, Halloween, Veterans’ Day, and Thanksgiving. The CELOP lobby was decorated with scary creatures and a contest for the best student costume was held on Halloween.

82 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 rossword Puzzle CE L by Hanan Al-Kindi O Solutions to this and other Semester Book puzzles can be found on the P CELOP Alumni Web site, www.bu.edu/celop/alumni

Down Across

1. City where John F. Kennedy was born 10. ______Kremes, best doughnuts in town! 2. Center in Copley 11. Coastal area south of Boston (two words) 3. Baseball team in Boston (two words) 12. Cinema in Fenway 4.An MBTA line (two words) 13.Trolley line connecting Park Street with BU, BC, etc. 5. Elephant Walk is a restaurant on ______Street 14. Famous Institute in Cambridge 6. ______Trail: Historic walk through Boston 15.They played on the parquet 7. Museum in Boston 16.The oldest public park in America is the Boston ______8.The BU basketball team 9. Supermarket near Prudential Center

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 83 CELOPCELOP ALUMNI ALUMNI

Jenn Kay Kosch, CELOP’s Student Life Coordinator,, keeps in touch with many of our former students, especially the ones that miss CELOP the most.

Manabu Ohinata Fall 2002

Manabu Ohinata was at CELOP in the fall like my second home. I am now a student at semester, 2002. He came here for a semester abroad Cal State, Northridge, majoring in business from his school in Japan, Hosei University. (Every fall, Hosei University’s Faculty of Intercultural management. While I attended CELOP, I was Communication sends a group of students to CELOP, able to develop my English skills a lot, not who receive a semester’s credit for their studies here.) only because I attended classes but also Last year, Manabu transferred to California State because I was able to spend time with good University in Northridge, California. He came back to visit CELOP in the spring of 2004, when friends and teachers. I tried to hang out with this picture was taken. He really enjoys studying Americans as much as possible to improve my in California (in spite of the forest fires which he listening and speaking skills. It really helped can see 10 miles away from his dorm) and credits CELOP with helping him become eligible for enter- a lot. In fact, I still keep in touch with some ing a university in the United States. —Jenn Kay students from Boston University and hope we will stay friends for a long time. HI, GUYS! I am Manabu Ohinata My experiences in from Japan. I Boston really helped attended CELOP in prepare me for the Fall of 2002. I attending university was here with Hosei in the US and I now University, which is feel ready for any sit- a special group that uation. During my attends CELOP every time in Boston I Fall. really improved my basic writing skills, Two years have which really helps me passed since I now that I am study- attended CELOP. I ing at Cal State. I had a good time think CELOP was the there—CELOP is

84 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 best place for me to learn English. I hope to make sure you do not get put on probation! everyone enjoys studying English at CELOP Unfortuantely, I had a bad experience myself so as much as I did. I had such fun and interest- learn from my mistakes. Study hard, do your ing teachers. It was really a great experience. homework and be on time for class! I am sure If I could give one tip to new students it is I will be by to visit CELOP again in the future!

Ina Yoshino Summer-Fall 2003

INA CONTACED CELOP’s Jenn Kay Kosch with an update on her life. She recently participated in a fasion show with her friends at Mount Ida College in Newton, where she is enrolled. (Ina is in the middle of the photo at right.)

The Boston University campus, showing the towers that frame Marsh Chapel in the center, the CAS observatory to the right, and Back Bay highrises, including the John Hancock Tower, at far right.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 85 BUILDING @ B.U. ACILITY F THLETIC A / Photos by Lesley Andrews Lesley Photos by ILLAGE V TUDENT S EW N

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Photos by Jonathan White

86 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 A view from CELOP

John Hancock Student Village n addition to the new Agganis Arena for hockey, the I Fitness and Recreation Center (across the street from CELOP) will be one of the best facilities of its kind in the nation when it opens in March 2005. In this huge space BU students will have access to Racquetball/Squash courts High Performance Dance Studio Competition/Lap Pool Recreation Pool Three-Court Gym: Volleyball, basketball, badminton Four-Court Gym: basketball, volleyball, track, climbing Fitness and Weight Center Juice Bar

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 87 Did you know? ture most likely to survive a nuclear war. The Guinness Book Of Records holds the record for being the book most stolen from Public Libraries. If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee. Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the morning. If you farted consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb. Alfred Hitchcock didn’t have a bellybutton. The human heart creates enough pressure when it pumps to A pack-a-day smoker will lose approximately 2 teeth every 10 yrs. squirt blood out of the body 30 feet. People do not get sick from cold weather; it’s from being indoors A cockroach will live nine days without its head before it starves a lot more. to death. When you sneeze, all bodily functions stop—even your heart! Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour. The average person over fifty will have spent 5 years waiting in lines. The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is The toothbrush was invented in 1498. attached to its body. —The female initiates sex by ripping the male’s head off. The average housefly lives for one month. The flea can jump 350 times its body length. For a human, that 40,000 Americans are injured by toilets each year. would be equivalent to jumping the length of a football field. The average computer user blinks 7 times a minute. The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds. Your feet are bigger in the afternoon than the rest of the day. Butterflies taste with their feet. Most of us have eaten a spider in our sleep. The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. The REAL reason ostriches stick their head in the sand is to Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than search for water. left-handed people. Michael Jackson owns the rights to the South Carolina State Elephants are the only animals that cannot jump. anthem. An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain. The first Harley Davidson motorcycle built in 1903 used a tomato can for a carburetor. Starfish have no brains. Most hospitals make money by selling the umbilical cords cut from Polar bears are left-handed. women who give birth.They are reused in vein transplant surgery. Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for If coloring weren’t added to Coca-Cola, it would be green. pleasure. Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. The average bed is home to over 6 billion dust mites. There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar. Just twenty seconds worth of fuel remained when Apollo 11’s lunar module landed on the moon. The average person’s left hand does 56% of the typing. Ten tons of space dust falls on the Earth every day. A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes. Every year the sun loses 360 million tons. There are more chickens than people in the world. Ernest Vincent Wright wrote a novel with over 50,000 words, On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over theParlia- none of which containing the letter “e.” ment building is an American flag. Singapore only has one train station. All of the clocks in the movie Pulp Fiction are stuck on 4:20. The Eiffel Tower has 2,500,000 rivets in it. Almonds belong to the peach family. It takes about 20 seconds for a red blood cell to circle the whole body. Los Angeles’ full name is “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula.” Every year, the Moon moves 3.82cm farther from the Earth. Al Capone’s business card said he was a used furniture dealer. Every minute in the U.S. six people turn 17. A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds. Blue and white are the most common school colors. It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. On average, a 4-year-old child asks 437 questions a day. The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world. There is about 200 times more gold in the worlds oceans, than has been mined in our entire history. In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak. Human hair and fingernails continue to grow after death. The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket. Termites eat wood twice as fast when listening to heavy metal music. The average person falls asleep in seven minutes. The cockroach has a high resistance to radiation and is the crea- There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball.

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90 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 91 International Guest House, Inc. www.intlguesthouse.com Your Home in Boston [email protected] 237 Beacon Street, Boston MA 02116-1354 U.S.A. Tel. 617-437-1975 Fax. 617-375-5400

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International Guest House is a family owned and operated private business. We are located in the Back Bay: Boston’s best, most convenient and safest in-town residential area. We are very close to everything in town, walking distance in fact.

We provide clean, complete, economical housing in single person or shared rooms: all rooms have private or semi-private bathrooms. All rooms are completely furnished: towel and bed linens, in-room direct-line telephone, microwave oven, refrigerator, television, air-conditioning or heating, as needed, are all included. Breakfast and dinner, everyday, are also included. Personal laundry facilities, a washer and drier are available.

All payments must be made in U.S. dollars. We accept cash, bank checks, and bank transfers. We accept credit cards (Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discovery). When we receive payment, we immediately confirm receipt and guaran- tee the reservation. Reservations can be cancelled at no cost to you up to 16 days prior to your scheduled arrival date. After that, Cancellation Fees will apply. CALL FOR PRICES! 617-437-1975 Visit the CELOP Alumni Web site and see all 14 Semester Books. Check out the Alumni database and other features under “Quick Links,” too, such as the Boston Trivia Quiz, photo albums, and upcoming lessons.

www.bu.edu/celop/alumni CELOP Ambassadors Abroad

Each semester, CELOP looks for students who would like to participate in the Ambassadors Abroad Program. If you are a former student and would like to be a source of information for people thinking about coming here to study English, consider volun- teering to be a CELOP Ambassador. We will put your name and a brief introduction that you write about yourself on the CELOP website. Potential students will be able to e-mail you their questions about CELOP directly, via your own e-mail address or, if you prefer, they can send them to you at [email protected] and we’ll forward them to you.

Some CELOP Ambassadors get together with other CELOP Alumni back home. You can invite potential students to attend these get-togethers so they can find out from all of you what it’s like to study at CELOP and live in Boston.

If you’re someone who would enjoy helping us strengthen our network of CELOP Alumni and telling people in your home country about CELOP, please e-mail me. This kind of network can be useful to all of us and fun as well!

Judy Di Leo Academic Advisor 0ffice #242 [email protected]

The Semester Book team is always looking for new ideas for content. We would like to hear from former CELOP students (alumni) about life after CELOP.. Contact us after you leave CELOP this semester,, whether you return to your country or stay in Boston or somewhere else in the U.S..S. Tell us what you’re doing and send pictures, ifif possiblepossible..We’ll try to include your experience inin thethe nextnext SemesterSemester Book.Book. E-mail John de Szendeffy at . What can I do after Fall 2004?

You have 60 days after the last day of class to complete these procedures! December 10, 2004 + 60 days = February 8, 2005

When making plans after the Fall 2004 session, you must remember some important details and procedures related to your visa and your SEVIS I-20. Here are answers to your most urgent questions:

I am returning to CELOP. What should I do? Complete the following steps AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: • You must complete a Spring 2005 Continuing Student Application form. • Make sure that your passport is valid at least 6 months into the future. • If you will exit the U.S. after the Fall semester and you plan to come back for the Spring semester, make sure that your F-1 visa is still valid and that you have a valid signature from Marcella (Office 238) on page 3 of your SEVIS I-20.

I am leaving CELOP and transferring to another school. What should I do? You must submit to CELOP a Transfer Report for the school you wish to attend so that we can release you for transfer in SEVIS. Your new school will be responsible for preparing a new SEVIS I-20. Please remember that it takes CELOP 24 hours to process a transfer, so make sure to do this with time. The SEVIS transfer release date will be December 10, 2004 when the Fall 2004 semester ends.

I am leaving CELOP and transferring into an academic program at BU. What should I do? You must make sure that you check-in with the International Student & Scholars Office at BU if you will continue your studies in an academic program this Spring. The BU International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) can assist you with this process and you should plan on visiting them in April. They are located at 19 Deerfield St., 2nd Floor. Make sure that you bring your SEVIS I-20, BU ID card, passport and I-94 card to the ISSO office.

I am staying inside the U.S. to relax and travel before returning to my home country. What should I do? Remember, whenever you stop studying, you may remain inside the U.S. for only 60 days while preparing for your return trip home. By day 60 (February 8, 2005), you must exit the U.S. If you stay more than 60 days and do not resume full-time studies and do not have an I-20 from the school you are attending, you may be con- sidered to be inside the U.S. unlawfully. Please note that CELOP will report you to SEVIS as having completed your program on December 10, 2004. If you would like to travel outside of the U.S. before returning to your home country, you should speak with an Immigration Advisor at CELOP before making any plans. Once you stop studying full-time in the U.S., you can no longer use your F-1 visa.

I have no idea what I’m doing after this semester. What should I do? You only have 60 days after your last class at CELOP to: • transfer to another school • return back to your home country • OR, you can apply to continue at CELOP for the next available session, Spring 2005! || FALL 2004 CELOP FACULTY ||

Chris Antonellis Shelley Fishman Doreen Miller Jamie Beaton Cynthia Flamm Margo Miller Shelley Bertolino Joanne Fox Cheryl O’Colmain Barbara Bliss James Kaplan Joe Pettigrew Lynn Bonesteel Doug Kohn Carol Piñeiro Jill Brand John Kopec Nora Smith Ron Clark George Krikorian Pam Steeves Judith Dan John Leyva Maria Tomeho-Palermino Marsha Dean Jacquie LoConte Ramon Valenzuela Renee Delatizky Lori Lubeski Susan Vik Jeff DiIuglio Dorothy Lynde Ellen Yaniv Margo Downey Bob Maguire Michael Feldman John McCormick

For e-mail addresses of faculty, go to the Faculty & Staff section of the CELOP Web site: www.bu.edu/celop

96 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 Helen Miriam Reynolds Lesley Fawcett Administrative Andrews Assistant Director, Assistant Lab Assistant Administration

Bruce Rindler Marcella Gabriella Associate Director, Campozano Framondi Academic Programs Senior Staff Coordinator Admissions Officer of Academic Programs

Nicole Scholtz Jenn Kay Admissions Program John Coodinator de Szendeffy Kosch Multimedia Language Student Life Coordinator Lab Coordinator

John Margot McCormick Valdivia Designated Director of CELOP Substitute Teacher Judy Di Leo Academic Advisor

Jonathan White Technical Coordinator

Wan-Fang Sindy “Shirley” Yeh Chao Student Assistant Student Assistant

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 97 LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ RAND RAND B B ILL ILL J J From Left to Right:Won Suk Choi, Left to Right:Won From Hoon Baek, Jung Chien-Chih Liu,Ana Orozco,Astorga, Vizcarra Mariana Bego,Tsukiyama, Jorge Fernandez, Cecilia (Andrea) Teppei Min (Jerry) Kim, Kyung Orhan Cakiroglu,Yasuyama, Giovanna Hisami - Front:Yang Gambaro, (Pipe) Costa. Juan (Sophie) Shu-Fei

98 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 — Class Pictures LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ TIZKY TIZKY ELA ELA D D ENEE ENEE & R & R EAN EAN D D ARSHA ARSHA Back Row:Tuan-Kang (Leo) Lee,Back Row:Tuan-Kang Kudo,Al Mubarak, (Ken) Mohamed Kentaro Row: - Middle Ferraez Rafael Carrion Jun Choi,Hyeok (Sherry) Dangla Pomares, Chiao, Edmundo Tanaka, Haruna Suzuki, Eun Hee Kim,Tung-Yun Hasumi Chuan-Ju Lin,(Jennifer) Row: Chia-Li Lin - Front Ece Gucuk, Lucie Denis, Maria Sagot. M M

Class Pictures — CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 99 LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ YNDE YNDE L L THY THY O O OR OR D D & & UGLIO UGLIO I I I I D D EFF EFF J J Back Row: Moon,Amy Luoyang, Flick,Yang Ju-Youn Ugur Sireci,Tsering Pantock Cirenpianduo, Nor Salih Rakap, Kazunori Takahashi, Chun-Hsiung Chen, Leslie Rincon, Choi. Joo Keum Al-Zaabi.Ali Front:Abdulla Not Pictured: Luis Fuenmayor.

100 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 — Class Pictures LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ ELDMAN ELDMAN F F ICHAEL ICHAEL M M From Left to Right:Young Hwa Kim, Left to Right:Young From Kim, Sujin Jeon,Yeon Nafang Zhu, Jae Lidia Jimenez Rodriguez,Amanda Byrde, Angel Escallon, Min,Fabiana Casado,Ana Han, Il Lee - Not Young Masukane,Yong Domori, Mariko Junko Yeon Jae Ji Choi,Pictured:Yun Doo Hyun Ha, Hey Firas Nassar.

Class Pictures — CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 101 102 SHELLEY FISHMAN’S CLASS EO Semester Book |Fall2004 — ClassPictures CELOP

Back Row: Pablo Valin, Ilhan Karayilan, Hee Jin Jung,Andrea Contreras,Alejandro Gaviria. Front Row: Nida Chanthavanich, Suzana Walton, Manuelita Bonilla, Ji Hye Nho, Kerem Ayvaci, Jun Eun Jang. Not Pictured: Sang Youn Lee, Wan Sik Min, Pranisa Sukhachati. LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ ON ON T T EA EA B B AMIE AMIE & J & J RANK RANK F F YN YN OSEL OSEL R R Back Row: Ha, Hsiao,Young-Ah Hsien-Chun (Maya) Daniel Fosk, Chih-Ping (Eason) Kuo, Phuntsok, Droma Esra Cam,Tseng,AyakaYang, Sawame, Hsu-Chieh (Vincent) Mi Row: - Not - Front Arakawa Hyae Jung Satomi Mizuno,AiWon Hee Sainz de Rozas. (Fer) Pictured:Torre Maria

Class Pictures — CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 103 104 DOUG KOHN & JOANNE FOX’S CLASS EO Semester Book |Fall2004 — ClassPictures CELOP

Back Row: Iker Leonardo Azkue,Ye Won Cha,Tsubasa Maruyama,Valeria Nichele Torre, Su Jung Hong,Yuko Maeda - Front Row:Yoon Sun Shin, Galina Panova, Hye-in Koo, Hiroko Tanaka, Joo-Youn Kim, Eun Kyung Kim,Tomomi Sakauchi, Byung Ae Choi. Not Pictured:Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Ki Ryuk Shin. LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ OPEC OPEC K K OHN OHN J J Back Row:Wei Chun Chen,Back Row:Wei Al Mousawi, Row: - Middle Negroni Sayed Marco Happi, Jessica Jaemin Park, Pul Row: - Front Veronica Chika Kato,Yi-Ching Lin,Sethameteekul,Astrid Alashkar,Alhabib, (AV) Inas Esra Reinaldo Guevara, Min Shin,Jong Huang. Li-Yen

Class Pictures — CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 105 106 GEORGE KRIKORIAN’S CLASS EO Semester Book |Fall2004 — ClassPictures CELOP

Back Row: Ju Young Lee, Masashi Noguchi, Kengo Fukasawa, Chih-Peng Yang, Jin Hyeok Choi, Masashi Nogawa,Wei-Chih Liao,Ahmad Al Frayan, Kyo-Sun Lee - Front Row: Ryoko Shimamura, Sumonsri Intarakhao,Ausanee Kanchanapinpong, Hye Sun Lee,Tomomi Ono. Not Pictured:Yu Matsumoto, Mizuki Motojima. LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ CKSTUT CKSTUT E E AMMI AMMI & S & S ONTE ONTE C C O O L L CQUIE CQUIE A A J J Back Row: Sardone, Maria Ramon Canet,Tommaso Rondon, Marian Quevedo Se Hyuk (Ohse) Oh,Yoon,Phenpat (Ji) Chongjiravachara, Seung Ryu, (Jennifer) Kai-Hui Hsiao, Row: - Middle Young Ece Oran, Naoki Taskomur Hwa Yamamoto, Eyup Row: - Front Etienne Dumont,Takigawa Chiu,AhmetVola. Deniz - Not Pictured:Adrien Inset: Chun-Wei Tetsuya Sammi Eckstut

Class Pictures — CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 107 108 BOB MAGUIRE’S CLASS EO Semester Book |Fall2004 — ClassPictures CELOP

Front row, left to right:Young Lee, Carlos Dorado, Kuo-Hua Chen, Chun-Chieh “James” Wang. Back row, left to right: Uschi Perdomo Hollatz, Caroline Chenot Lucia Gonzalez, Olga Baranova, Hanan Al-Kindi, Jeung Hae Eum, Ji Hyun Lee, Bob Maguire. Not in picture:Yen-Lin Lai, Laura Schaeftler, Carmen Zuloaga. LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ WNEY WNEY O O D D ARGO ARGO & M & M ILLER ILLER M M OREEN OREEN D D Back Row: Kim, Jung Aramboles Mendez,Anton Moron,Yoon Houngbadji, Ricardo Victor Sabha, Roger Iglesias,Yedia Juan Mihee Jeon, Row: - Front Ryu Ikeda Khalid El Khereiji, Hwan Maeng - Not Pictured: Joo Micheal Barrera,Ayse Firat, Ling- Yi Jen.

Class Pictures — CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 109 110 JOE PETTIGREW’S CLASS EO Semester Book |Fall2004 — ClassPictures CELOP

Back Row: Byung Gee (BK) Kim,Takeshi Omino, Mickael Stora, Hiroki Fujishiro, Beatriz Garcia Astillero Garcia Madrid, Masahiro Okumura, Samah Alwallan. Middle Row: Seiko Nakamura, Da Young Chung. Front Row: Pin-Ning Ho, Barbara Galvan Calvillo, Jing-Ping (Jackie) Yang,Ah Reum (Stephanie) Baek, Mai Oriuchi, Makoto Jinno. LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ Y Y A A HOLLID HOLLID Y Y LIL LIL & & O O IÑEIR IÑEIR P P OL OL AR AR C C Back Row: Haitham Osta, Cumali Semegir,Alrasheedi, Humoud Eun Nyingcha Duoji,Akira Row:Young Mizukami - Front Lee, Muscolino, Raquel Chavez Sawasdee, Punyapa Bo-Rah Na, - Not Pictured: Umponchar Saengtrairutnukul Julia Lim. Baranova, Kwon,Yeon Daniel Khordyan,Young Jung Ho

Class Pictures — CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 111 112 GREG SINGER’S CLASS EO Semester Book |Fall2004 — ClassPictures CELOP

From Left to Right: Deny Soebagio, Bashayer Waled Bader, Svetlana Krasilova,Ayako Komuro, Gints Tilks,Yi-Ying Chen, Chia-Ling Chen,Yasuaki Asano,Yu-Chi Lee,Takanao Tarui, Saleh Al-Subari, Samy Al Onazy - Not Pictured: Esam Al-Subari, Bakheeta Almansoori, Bashayer Bader, Jae Won Ko. LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ TEEVES TEEVES S S AM AM P P (Left to right):Alhaila, Khalifa Lin, Fang-Ju Saeed, Hyuk Kim,Wejdan Serratos, Chang,Vanessa Dae Kwan Jung,Tai-Yin Pam Steeves, Nutphatai Ratanasanti, Fujikawa, Saori Suzuki,Yuji Kazuaki Katsurada, Chia-Li Lin, Sarun Kumnerdsupapol, Necmettin Gormezoglu,Alhashimi. Noora (Not present: Gomez.). Ignacio Lievano Jose

Class Pictures — CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 113 114 MARIA TOMEHO-P ALERMINO’S CLASS EO Semester Book |Fall2004 — ClassPictures CELOP

Back Row:Taelang Bae, Hsin-Hao Hsu, Chang Yun Ha, Mehmet Aydin, Masaaki Takahashi, Min Jae Yoo - Front Row:Yi-Chun Lin, Sonila Gjata, Miho Inoue, Chariya Apisithamorngul,Andrea Riano Vives, Chun-Pei Lin, Su Kyoung Shin - Not Pictured: Alon Cohen, Hye Na Kim, Lorena Pena Sanchez. LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ MITH MITH S S ORA ORA & N & N IK IK V V USAN USAN S S Back Row: Kim,Yamashita, (David) Rabih Habchy, Dong-Won Mercimek, Oktay Daisuke Mbathio Diarra, Seung Sik (Stack) Row: - Front Kanayama Ha, Row:Choi - Middle Uchitani,Tomomi Fumiyasu Imasato,Yeun Bo Sakr,Takahiko Raphael Ji Hyun Kim, (Palm) Chollampe, Rojanun - Not Pictured: Matsumura Kazuhiko Seung Hi Chung,Arshat Xembayev.

Class Pictures — CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 115 LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ OLINO OLINO T T ER ER B B HELLEY HELLEY & S & S ANIV ANIV Y Y LLEN LLEN E E Back Row: Bolanos Cacho, Jacobo Noe Corona Seung-Gee Min, - Oguzcan Cig,AdelAlzahrani,AbdulkarimAlmayouf Kim,Tsuhako,Yeh, Row: Rivero, Capriles Front Lee - Not Yang,Won-Kyung Carolina Pei-Shan Makiko Chia Ling Hee Na Pictured: Eyilik, Zekiye Lee. Mi Goung Hong,Yong Chang

116 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 — Class Pictures LASS LASS C C S S ’ ’ LAMM LAMM F F YNTHIA YNTHIA C C & & LARK LARK C C ON ON R R From Left to Right:Woo Jun Kwon, Isabelle Agbassi, Sung Jen Chen,Woo Young Ro,Yuko Motoki, Ro,Yuko Kwon, Jun Left to Right:Woo From Agbassi,Young Isabelle Chen,Woo Sung Jen Marta Mohos, Ishii, Hattori,Yasuo Niria Hernandez,Yoko Min-Shan (Sandy) Lee, Oscar De la Pava. Not Pictured: Seong Hyun Park. Hyun Kim. Kim,Tae Inset:Young-Jong

Class Pictures — CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 117 EVENING CLASS: CHRIS ANTONELLIS

Class members (not in order): Ligia Gomez-Baez, Liu Xiaoyu,Ari Araujo, Getulio Silva, German Rivera.

EVENING CLASS: NORA SMITH

Class members (not in order): Savitree Sriboonreung, Choonhee Kim, Joo Hee Park,Yukiko Miyazaki,Young Bin Lee, Kazuaki Yoda, Sin Hyeijung, Nam Le, Claudia Enriquez,Yu Sakazume.

118 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 EVENING CLASS: MELISSA FELDMAN

Class members (not in order): Maria Fernanda Montes Hernandez, Liang Zhang,Valeria Koike, Marcel Cortes, Maria Margarita Olivares, Evelyn Cardoso, Soo Kyoung Kim,Alexandro de Jesus Santos.

EVENING CLASS: JOHN LEYVA

Class members (not in order):Rosa Avellaneda, Fernanda Pereira, Kan Chen, Lu Hong,Adrian Dibildox, Rakesh Kumar,Yu Cai, Sergio Roman, Jong Kyu Han,Takashi Nagata.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 119 EVENING CLASS:AMY CAMERON

Class members (not in order): Ping Wu, Simone Platz, Marina Batista Costa, Marcia Koike,Toshie Suzuki,Elba Del Castillo-Jimenez.

EVENING CLASS: IRENE MAKSYMJUK

Class members (not in order): Bashayer Bader, Manuelita Bonilla, Fang-Ju Lin, Seung Ryu,Yanhong Cui, Maria Augusta Armijos,Alina Motienko,Adriana Leticia Rodriguez Chinatsu Nihei.

120 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2004 mester B Se o ok P Did you get O Did you get D L thethe DDVD?VD? V

E This is the 14th CELOP Semester Book but D C the first one with a DVD. Get yours at the CELOP Front Desk for $1 (to cover cost of disk).

This DVD should play on most home DVD players and computers (Macs Zone-free DVD and PCs) with DVD-ROM drives that support the DVD-R format.

The Semester Book DVD includes

Compilation video of several CELOP events this semester • Beginning of semester registration • Halloween party • Japanese Cultural Reception • Over 600 original color pictures of submitted to the Semester Book

John McCormick hard at work in the MLL office editing the video for the Semester Book DVD. He used Apple iPhoto to compile the 600+ pictures into 30 albums, Apple iMovie to edit the video, and Apple iDVD to create a DVD with video and still images. A Canon DV camcorder was used to shoot the video.

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