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Letter from the Editor 4 Turkey—An Amazing Land by Murat Palaoglu 52 Where CELOP Students Come from 5 Canyon de Chelly and the Grand Canyon 54 Semester Book Class 6 by Haebareun Kim Registration & Orientation 8 Motorcycle Problems in Taipei by Yu-Chieh Su 56 First Day of Classes 10 Speaking Practice with Renée Delatizky’s 57 and Maria Tomeho-Palermino’s Classes Semester Book Class @ Work 11 Clean Energy City 58 Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston 12 by Haebareun Kim, Koji Sakaguchi & Yu-Chieh Su Trip to Salem with George and Marsha Classes 14 Japanese Cutting Edge Technology by Koji Sakaguchi 60 Welcome to Halloween Town by Koji Sakaguchi 16 The Countries of CELOP: A Crossword Puzzle 61 Around Boston with CELOP Students 17 by Koji Sakaguchi Photos of Salem by Vinicius Souza 18 Japanese Culture Reception by Hosei students 62 Photos of Red Sox World Series Parade 19 by Atthapon Mebusaya and Sottichon Tannapai Movie Reviews Why Did I Get Married 64 Unforgettable 2007 Red Sox by Haebareun Kim 20 We Own the Night 64 Turkey-Greece Soccer Game by Murat Palaoglu 22 Lions for Lambs 65 Whooping Crane by Maria Medina Mendoza 24 The Nightmare Before Christmas 65 Longfellow House with Beth & Dorothy’s Class 25 Dragon Wars 66 A Glimpse of the Charles Regatta by Murat Palaoglu 26 Theater Reviews The 43rd Head of the Charles by Koji Sakaguchi 27 Sweeney Todd 66 Blue Man Group 67 CELOP Interviews Mutlu Aikin by Koji Sakaguchi 28 Film Location Trip to Montauk by Min Jung Jun 68 Kihyun by Yu-Chieh Su 29 Music Review: Jazz Festival 68 Professor Alicia Jioeva by Murat Palaoglu 30 by Chiaki Shimizu & Murat Palaoglu Michael Feldman by Koji Sakaguchi 31 A Special Place: Central Park in New York City 69 Murat Palaoglu by Koji Sakaguchi & Soeul Park 32 by Ying-Jen “Alice” Chen CELOP Alumnus Petra Heidenreich Meets the Mayor! 33 Restaurant Reviews Scavenger Hunt organized by Jenn Kay Fields 33 Paris Creperie by Min Jung Jun 70 Mr. & Mrs. CELOP Contest 34 Family Restaurant by Mutlu Akin 70 by Haebareun Kim, Yu-Chieh Su, and Soeul Park Hei La Moon Restaurant by Harry Gu 71 Fashion @ CELOP 36 Recipe: Chilaquiles Sinaloenses 72 Warren Towers by Koji Sakaguchi 73 Caption This! Contest by the Semester Book Class 38 Birthday in Pam Steeves’ Class 39 The Boston Vegetarian Food Festival by Yu-Chieh Su 74 The CELOP College Fair 40 Similarities and Differences in Three Cultures 76 I Love My Class by JuHwa Lee 42 Notable Events of the Semester 77 We Love Boston 43 Photo Potpourri by Jacquie LoConte’s Class 78 by Murat Palaoglu, Chiaki Shimizu, and JuHwa Lee Semester Book Class (still) at Work 79 Halloween Party @ CELOP 44 CELOP Clubs, Events, Activities 80 Halloween Costume Contest 48 CLASS PHOTOS 82 Nightlife by Vinicius de Oliveira e Souza 49 CELOP Faculty 114 Eid Celebration by Zeynep Yurtseven 50 Staff Photos 115 Dear CELOP students, ing, tolerance and respect In this season of ever increasing darkness and for others who may be plunging temperatures, you have brought your light very different from them- and warmth to this corner of the world. As anoth- selves, and the world is er semester draws to a close and pathways diverge, infinitely richer because of this. good-byes always seem to be a mixture of the sor- This Semester Book is a reflection of just who rowful with the sweet. It goes without saying how the Fall 2007 CELOP students are. It is a record sad we feel to part from new friendships and ac- not only of your impressions, your dreams, your quaintances forged over the past few months. playfulness, your accomplishments and aspirations, However, the sweetness lies in the moments but also of the mark you have left upon each oth- we’ve shared and the memories we’ve created that er, CELOP, Boston, and ultimately the world. We will remain with us for a lifetime. thank you for coming to CELOP and sharing your adventurous spirit. We hope you will always fond- A round of congratulations is in order for all the ly remember your special time here at CELOP. Be CELOP students who braved the sometimes wild sure to stay in touch, and do come back to visit if city traffic and crowded and oftentimes unreliable you ever get the chance. “T” in order to come to class and successfully complete their studies here. A microcosm of the world at large, the students at CELOP come here to learn English, but end up teaching one another so much Doreen Miller about their respective cultures and life philosophies. Semester Book class teacher and editor In time, they leave here with a greater understand-

Cover: Design by Chiaki Shimizu CELOP Semester Book XX | Fall 2007 Illustration p. 5: Ju Hwa Lee.

Editors John de Szendeffy, Doreen Miller, Lesley Andrews Production Assistance Lesley Andrews, Hakan Rudy Seber Photographers Semester Book Class, Lesley Andrews, Jaime Villa, Send correspondence regarding the Hakan Rudy Seber, Thaveewong Chotemaneenophan Semester Book to John de Szendeffy, [email protected] Contributors Jenn Kay Fields, Chris Antonellis, Kim Beqari Distribution Melissa Brown, Liz Salazar www.bu.edu/celop/alumni/ Layout John de Szendeffy

th This is the 20 edition of the CELOP Semester Book. It is published every Fall and Spring All material ©Center for English Language semester and available at the Front Desk free of charge to all current students. All Semester and Orientation Programs, Boston Uni- Books can be downloaded from the CELOP Alumni web site as Adobe Acrobat (PDF) docu- versity, 2007. ments, www.bu.edu/celop/alumni . Illustration by Ju Hwa Lee (from Korea), Semester Book class, Fall 2007. Semester Book class, Korea), Hwa Lee (from Ju Illustration by

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 The Semester Book Class

Chiaki Shimizu Pretty, cool, unique. Jamyung “Jay” Koo Ein Mi “EM” Lee Haebareun “Harry” Kim Wants to perform in Sporty, self-confident, Sweet, sophisticated, Creative, fashionable, spicy. Carnegie Hall some day. laid back. feminine. Wants to Wants to be the president Wants to die rich. achieve perfection of United Korea. in her life.

Pensée by Jamyung Koo is and un- It sad forgetta- that nothing re- ble events. mains forever; mem- In this book, ories fade, empires fall, love we include articles that stu- Yu-Chieh “Jennie” Su JuHwa Lee Koji Sakaguchi Min Jung Jun Warm hearted, silent but More creative than Friendly, sexy, gregarious. Gentle, mysterious, breaks, and so on. In order not to end dents have worked on in their own class- deep, generous. Wants Harry, cheerful, Wants to have a very always smiling. Wants to to be a movie director fascinating. big and happy family. be happy. these experiences in hollowness, peo- es, interviews about special persons in so she can tell stories Wants to love ple celebrate, commemorate, remi- CELOP, introductions of various cul- through images. somebody. nisce, and record. Our work in the Se- tures, polls in which people are inter- mester Book Class in CELOP is just ested, movie, theatre and visitation re- the same process that most people go views and photos that will remind the through, commonly but never trivially. readers of their precious experiences. Our invaluable experiences in There is a word pensée (pahn-séy), CELOP are exceptional; they constitute from the French which means “reflection.” an extraordinary opportunity for people In the distant future, if, when you coming from over 40 countries to meet read this semester book, you miss the each other, encounter those who have days, have smiles on your faces and feel been unknown to each person and are pensée, it will have been worth it for us culturally distinguished, share their own to make this effort in creating this mem- stories and joyful time, go on field trips Murat Palaoglu Maria “Pame” Medina Soeul Park Doreen Miller oir, and we will simply be happy. It is Handsome, Mendoza Cute, positive energy, Cosmopolitan, to places where they have always wished unpredictable, perfect. Gorgeous, athletic, hot. cooperative. Wants passionate, the sexiest. more than just a class from which we Wants to retire as a Wants to travel around to be a world famous Wants to make a to visit, have various kinds of food, watch fisherman and sail the the world. journalist. difference in people’s learn and earn marvelous experiences. movies and participate in uncountable oceans. lives.

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 R egistration & Orientation

CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 F irst Day of Classes S emester Book Class @ Work

10 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 11 O ld Town Trolley Tour of Boston

12 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 13 T rip to Salem George Krikorian’s and Marsha Dean’s classes

14 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 15 Welcome to Halloween Town: Class Trip to Salem | Koji Sakaguchi Michael Feldman’s Business Core Class

n October 26, 2007, some other classes and our class took a O trip to Salem which is located north of Boston and is called “Hallow- een Town”. We took the commuter rail from North Station about 30 minutes, and then we arrived in Halloween town, Salem. First, we watched a play about what happened in Salem 400 years ago and why Salem started to be called Hal- loween town. Our teacher guided us around the town. The city was really enjoying Hal- A round Boston loween, and the colored leaves decorated the town in a more fall-like atmosphere. Halloween stuff, such as costumes, horror houses, and psychics, was also on every corner of the town. Our class had lunch at a seafood restaurant called “Victoria House”. The taste of the food was great. After eating lunch, our class split up, and some students went directly back to Boston, and some students continued to look around the city. We finally arrived back in Bos- ton around 6 o’clock.

Quincy Market On the Waterfront

Omni Theater New England Aquarium

16 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 17 hotos of Salem by Vinicius Souza R ed Sox World Series parade photos by Atthapon Mebusaya P and Sottichon Tannapai

18 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 19 Unforgettable 2007 Red Sox | Haebareun Kim

Semester Book Class ne of the biggest reasons I chose Chanho Park with the LA Dodgers. He Boston for my English study I tried to find good tick- is the most famous Korean major leagu- O is the Red Sox. In 2004, the er in Korea. Karros was called Chan- year the Red Sox won the World Series ets, but there were only ho’s helper by Korean people because championship breaking a dark era for 86 tickets whose price was whenever Chanho had a crisis, he usu- years, I was in dormitory school prepar- ally made lots of points. I wanted to get ing for the Korean SAT. The news the astronomical, between an autograph, but he looked really busy, Red Sox won gave me confidence be- $1,000–$12,000! so I had to give up on the idea. cause I was also in a dark era that was Because the game was the first game constant failures for 2 years at entering When I approach a of 2007 World Series, there were many the university. Although I didn’t know bridge near Fenway, a ceremonies before the match. Before who played for the Red Sox, I wished the game began, I was nervous that the for their success. When I had to choose guy was selling a ticket. Red Sox would lose because of my being a city for my English, I chose the Red Fortunately, its price was there. In fact, every game that I went to Sox, no, Boston without any hesitation. at Fenway Park, the Red Sox lost. How- After the current season began, I much cheaper. My mind ever, because the game might be my last usually visited Fenway Park to watch already decided to buy it. chance to see the World Series in my games on TV in a sports pub and some- life, I had to watch it, and I believed the times bought a ticket and went into the He asked me where I was Red Sox would win. The game started stadium. When I was in Fenway Park, from. When I answered around 6:40. As soon as the game start- I felt that it was great luck for me. For- ed and when I was clapping, suddenly, tunately, the year I came to Boston, the that I was from Korea, a ball was going over to the green mon- Red Sox went on to the World Series, he was surprised and ster which is an 11m high fence. It was and I was really excited and expect- a homerun! Pedroia batted a homerun photos by ed that. I tried to find good tickets, showed me a picture of on the second pitch of the game. After Haebareun Kim meaning a “cheap price” and good seat, his wife, who is Korean. his hit, the Red Sox made 17 hits and 13 on a website, but there were only tick- runs while the Rockies made only 6 hits ets whose price was astronomical be- After the game finished, and 1 run. In addition, the Red Sox’s ace tween $1,000–$12,000! As a student, I Josh Beckett pitched incredibly as be- couldn’t get tickets and was disappoint- Jeff and I exchanged fore. The Rockies were busy pulling out ed about the situation. I had to give up E-mail addresses and their pitchers. Jeff who sold me a tick- on the idea of getting tickets and decid- et made me feel comfortable by making ed to watch TV at home. promised to meet again it fun. Everyone seemed to be my fami- On the day of the World Series, in Korea. ly, so I was so happy that I was there. In Game 1, I was going home after class as middle of the 8th inning, ‘Sweet Caro- usual. Suddenly, I thought it would be line’ was broadcast over Fenway Park to good to cheer on the Red Sox wearing selling the ticket was he wanted to go all of Boston as before, and we shout- an American league championship cap. with his cousin, but the cousin couldn’t ed ‘so good!’ as usual. Even Eric Gagne, In addition, I wanted to enjoy the atmo- go that day. After I had bought one of who had lots of problems in the regu- sphere of game day in spite of the fact his tickets, he asked me where I was lar season, saved the game against the that I knew that I could not go into Fen- from. When I answered that I was from Rockies. The Red Sox were able to win way Park. So, I turned to Fenway from Korea, he was surprised and showed me the game. home and enjoyed the people’s happy a picture of his wife who is Korean. His After the game finished, Jeff and I expression. When I approach a bridge wife, however, passed away because of exchanged E-mail addresses and prom- near Fenway, a guy was selling a ticket. cancer, and he had been keeping her pic- ised to meet again in Korea. A few days I was curious of the ticket’s price, and ture. So we were able to talk about Ko- later, the Red Sox won the World Series I asked him. Fortunately, its price was rea a lot and get familiar easily. championship. I was somewhat disap- much cheaper than the nonsensical price When I entered the stadium, I could pointed that the Red Sox won in Den- on the website. Although it was still ex- see lots of people who were watching ver, but I was really happy of the fact pensive for me, my mind already decid- players, coaches, and famous broadcast- that the Red Sox won while I was in ed to buy it. Actually, the reason he was ers. I saw Eric Karros who played with Boston.

20 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 21 Turkey-Greece Soccer Game | Murat Palaoglu Semester Book Class

n the way to the UEFA 2008 championship, Turkey and O Greece had a soccer game on Oct. 17. The two teams were in the first two places on the list regarding points gained. Greece, the last European cup champion, had to win in order to qualify to attend the finals, likewise for Turkey, the 3rd winner of the world champion- ships in 2002. Turkey had the advantage of playing in Istanbul, but it didn’t work out, and the game ended with the score of 0- 1 for Greece. The advantage of Turkey was the victory they achieved in Greece on March 24th with an amazing score of 1-4. The Turkish students at CELOP Turkish students at that excited crowd and connected a TV supported their team with all their to the big screen in the lobby to watch hearts during the game. They cheered CELOP supported their the game online. and wished luck to their National Team After the score, the Turks were not from the CELOP lobby in Bos- team with all their happy but were glad that it had been a ton. Thankfully, John hearts during the game. peaceful game, and nothing was really took care of over yet. Maintaining their chance to They cheered and attend the finals, the Turkish National Soccer Team will be supported by those wished luck to their students most likely forever. National Team from the CELOP lobby.

22 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 23 Whooping Crane | Maria Del C. Medina Mendoza but they seemed to me sort of like two movie was not a bird story, but the museum. I have never seen that many pre- sticks of wood from some strong but sic and the movie title featured swans. served animals together, besides oth- thin branches of some tree. The title in Spanish was “El Lago de los er incredible things. On this trip to the went to the museum complex at Cisnes”. However, the relation I see be- museum I also liked the flowers made of Harvard University with my busi- The Whooping Crane at the museum was standing there straight and tween the bird and the movie is that the glass. They looked absolutely real to me. I ness class from Boston University movie was about a girl who danced on Next time I would spend more time in CELOP. It was very interesting. This firm, like it had been waiting for something to happen. Its stance was graceful the ice like a swan; all elegant, fragile, the Botanical museum. museum is divided into four categories: beautiful and graceful. the Botanical Museum, with all those and elegant but at the same time alert to The writer is in Michael Feldman’s Business core class. magnificent flowers and plants made of what could happen. While I was look- I had a very good time at the mu- glass; the Zoology Museum, where we ing at it, I was thinking about how beau- could see hundreds of amazing differ- tiful and fragile a bird can look, even if ent animals and fossils from around the it weighs around 50 lbs. and it is around world; the Peabody Museum of Natural 43 in. tall. History with the exhibits of native peo- I chose this gorgeous bird because I ple; and the Mineralogy Museum which liked it a lot and it reminded me of the has all kinds of beautiful rocks, gems, movie that I saw in high school. The and crystals with the most unbelievable colors and shapes. I had to choose an object to describe for my business class homework. It was a difficult decision for me because all the options that I saw from any room of the museum were great. Finally, I decided to choose a beautiful bird named “Whoop- ing Crane” (Grus Americana). The museum’s description says that this bird species occurred over the Great Plains of the Central United States and Cana- da. At present the species have been reduced to less than thirty birds, several of which are captives. Unless attempts to breed the captive birds succeed, it is unlikely that the species will survive for many years. The name Whooping Crane is derived from the very loud trumpet- ing call which is given as the birds fly at L ongfelow House, Harvard Sq. Beth Fincke & Dorothy Lynde’s class great heights in long strings of V’s. The bird was really beautiful and graceful. It had a long neck and legs, probably about the same length, about 13 in. It was a tall bird; its long yel- I had to choose an object to describe low beak reminded me of the form of for my business class homework. It a big banana. It started from the front of its white head with a red-brown-or- was a difficult decision for me because ange spot between its clear yellow eyes and the banana yellow beak gave it a nice all the options that I saw from any contrast of colors. Its eyes looked very room of the museum were great. Fi- alert and suspicious. I really loved the white color of its nally, I decided to choose a beautiful feathers around its oval body. It looked bird named “Whooping Crane” like a clean white beautiful cloud in a clear sky; softy and spongy. Its legs, as I mentioned before, were long and thin,

24 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 25 A Glimpse of the Charles Regatta | Murat Palaoglu The 43rd Head of the Charles | Koji Sakaguchi Semester Book Class Semester Book Class

ust think of a regular day in Bos- n October 20th and 21st, the ty Boathouse and goes almost immedi- and US Rowing Princeton Training ton. First, you go to your class- world largest regatta event was ately under the combination of a rail- Center (Eight Women). J es and study English in one of the O held here in Boston. This event road trestle bridge and the B.U. Bridge. If you’re looking for a good time, be best schools in the world. You meet with is called the “Head of the Charles’”, and It then proceeds through five triple-arch sure to check it out next year! friends from all around the world, and this year celebrates its 43rd anniversa- bridges to the Finish Line, approximate- you learn about many cultures. ry. It was started in 1965 by Cambridge ly 3 miles upstream. Boat Club members D'Arcy MacMa- After you enjoy meeting friends and It is said that the last races of the Re- hon, Howard McIntyre, and Jack Vin- learning English, you can go to partici- gatta are the most prestigious: Champi- cent, with the advice of Harvard Uni- pate in a social event such as a food fes- onship 4s, and Championship 8s (both versity sculling instructor Ernest Arlett tival. If you think that you have eaten men and women), and Championship according to its website. It gets bigger enough samples of delicious food, you sculling events (single and double) rac- and bigger every year, and now 7,500 can go to the Charles’ River side to take es. This year the winners were: US athletes, aged 10 through over 70, and a walk on a sunny day. Rowing (Doubles men), Potomac Boat over 1,750 boats participated from all Club (Doubles Women), Rowing Cana- over the world to compete in 55 differ- da (Single Men), London Training Cen- . . . the amazing view ent race events. ter (Single Women), US Rowing (Fours of the river through the According to its website, the Race Men), London Training Center (Fours Course starts at the Boston Universi- Women), US Rowing (Eighth Men), trees with different colors of leaves . . .

While you are watching the amazing view of the river through the trees with different colors of leaves, you can notice the international competition of Regatta on the Charles’ River. In October 2007, people there, most of whom were Bostonian at that time, were lucky to have the chance of experiencing such a “regular” day in Bos- ton. It is very hard to imagine a more special day, even a regular one like the one I had.

26 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 27 More Than a Challenge – An The internship, once a week, supports Interview with Kihyun her in continuing her studies. by Yu-Chieh Su Because Kihyun knows that she wants to devote her life to counseling, Semester Book Class she could learn more in the U.S. than in “Why? Who? ” Korea. So, even though there are a lot of difficulties she needs to face, she not Mutlu Akin and the Blue Map already helped him a lot in gettin��g�� used ihyun, a former CELOP stu- only still tries to do her best to study, but of His Future to life in a different culture. I��n�� class, his�� dent who is blind, sounded very she also decided to apply for a PhD af- teacher ha��s�� taught ��him ��how to live in the surprised when I called her to ter her master’s degree. Fortunately, her by Koji Sakaguchi K husband is here to take care of and ac- United States. For�� example, baseball is make an appointment with her. She felt not popular in Turkey.�� He ��has neither a little confused and had no idea about company her. They got married before e is always smiling at us and played nor�� studied its�� rules��.�� His�� teacher who recommended her to be a candidate Kihyun came to Boston. When Ki- kind to all of us. His name is has also ��taught him how to play and for an interview in the Semester Book. hyun was studying in CELOP, her hus- H Mutlu Akin from the Repub- enjoy baseball. In�� addition, h��e pointed But with her soft voice, she still accepted band also had an English tutor who rec- lic of Turkey. He is a financial inspector out ��that ��a good point of ��CELOP ��is that my invitation of coming to CELOP. Be- Kihyun, a former CELOP ommended Kihyun to be the candidate in the Ministry of Finance. Although�� it�� has�� a�� lot of well experienced teachers��.� ing pregnant, she was eating an ice-cream of this interview. Now, Kihyun and her student, faces the multi- husband are having a baby next January! he�� is majoring in politics, especially in His future plan has already started. cone, and showed up on time. She asked ple challenges of graduate International Relations ��in Turkey, h�e Coming to the United States and getting me if we could start the interview after Talking about her life in Boston, has been sent by his government at this his Master��’��s Degree are parts of it. This�� she finished eating the ice cream. There study, blindness, and, now, Kihyun�� goes to church every Sunday time as a financial inspector,�� and�� he is ... he promise��s�� himself experience, of course, works to�� his ad- was nothing unexpected about her ami- pregnancy. morning. She thinks that she needs to responsible for ��studying Financial Eco- vantage in�� his career path including ��po- cable and polite expression. We started go outside and release her heavy work nomics in the graduate school of Boston our interview on a beautiful Monday af- by going to church despite the fact that not only to�� improve his tential ��salary. ��More�� than anything else, then she can listen to the books at home University. ternoon in CELOP. she doesn’t have a lot of time excepting he strongly mentioned that he is able to with her blind-use computer. Howev- English skills but to get for studying. She has never gone back to On the day of the interview and be- widen his view ��on life��. ��He�� kept saying Kihyun, whose major is rehabilita- er, if there are no electronic documents, Korea since she came to Boston, so she fore we moved to the place in which�� this this would affect his way of life greatly. tion counseling, is a BU graduate stu- she can hire student assistants to scan used to another culture. misses many things in Korea, especial- interview�� took place,�� I realize��d�� that he is He hopes t��o�� move to ��a private�� dent. She is from Seoul, South Korea the book to a PDF format, and they read ly her dog. She loves dogs very much, so such a nice guy. A stranger�� approached company as a financial adviser after and came to Boston with her husband in and speak to her. There are even some and aske��d�� him for�� a cigarette. Mutlu she also hopes to have a dog in Boston. thing he promise��s�� himself��,�� and�� that is, gaining mor��e�� experience ove��r�� several the summer of 2006 after her admission ways to help her, the pressure of studies quickly answered, “Sure.” I was surprised This hope is becoming more and more not only to�� improve his English skills years in Turkey. ��It�� is hard for�� him ��to to BU. She spent one month in CELOP for her still more difficult than for other by his�� brave action. ��A��fter the strange impossible because of her pregnancy. but to get used to another culture. ��He see clear result��s�� in his�� current�� job. ��He for orientation before her graduate people. She needs to spend more time guy walked away,�� I immediately ask��e��d Besides, she thought that the public ser- has decided he is not going back to his�� hopes to be given more�� practical work class began. Counseling is still a very listening to a whole paragraph rather him why h��e�� gave the�� stranger�� a cigarette. vice is a little inconvenient for blind peo- home country,�� Turkey,�� until he finishes and ��see ��results ��more�� clear��ly in terms of new area in Korea; the role of counsel- than reading, especially when she wants His answer was, ple. For example, some T stations are his degree. ��He said he ��has gotten�� used his job performance - good�� or bad. or hasn’t been built completely. Kihyun to find a particular word or sentence from too complicated for blind people to ma- It is Turkish culture. We�� are accus�� has been majoring in this field since the to this kind of situation because he�� has He has a short-term dream��,�� too. He the articles. She needs to repeat listening tomed�� to ��hel�p��ing ��some�b��ody�� in ��di��ffi��cul� university, so that even though she had neuver. However, they have a car now, live��d�� away from his family since he was would like to travel around the United again, again, and again. Sometimes it is a ty. I�� had a similar exp��erience�� when been blind since she was twenty, she still so her husband can drive her so that she in junior high school.�� Even though ��he States by car.�� H��is priority destinations really hard time to go through. I�� was a college student. I was run� decided to study abroad to learn more faces fewer traffic problems than before. ning out of cigarettes��.�� I was wander� never misses his family,�� he really miss��- are Washington�� D.C.,�� Michigan, Cali- Originally, there were two other and then go back to Korea to help her “It is my busiest semester!” Kihyun ing around at night because there was es�� Turkish food�� as ��do ��other ��internation- fornia, and Canada. blind students in her class; both of them country develop the system of counsel- said with a clear, confident, and stern no store open to buy cigarettes. Then I al�� students. were American. However, they both finally decided to ask a stranger to give He is a�� good representative of ing, especially rehabilitation counseling. voice, although her speaking is still soft He chose Boston for two rea- dropped out of their studies in the first me a cigarette. A man I asked gave me Turkish culture fo��r�� others from all over Rehabilitation counseling is one part of and polite. She is preparing her appli- sons. The�� first reason�� is that Boston year. It shocked Kihyun very much. It a cigarette withou��t�� any hesitations.�� the world who do not know Turke��y�� well. counseling; its range is almost the wid- cation for a PhD, her baby is coming, has ��relatively�� more�� cultural dimensions also showed the truth of the difficulty of This event precisely showed his He has a clear career path and studies est. From the CEO of a company, the and her studies and internship are still compared with other cities in the Unit- blind people’s studies. Kihyun said, “They character. hard, so his future seems bright. ��Here disabled people, to the person who has always heavy on her mind. I know that ed States. The second reason is that he know English more than me; they can is a message from him to all prospec- suffered in a car accident, all may need it is more than a challenge for Kihyun, Back to his interview, I asked him has a lot of friends at Boston Universi- realize the classes more than me. ” Her tive students in CELOP, “If you want to rehabilitation counseling. but she is always brave against any diffi- several questions mainly about CELOP ty. ��He believe��s�� that he can improve his classmates couldn’t complete their school help yourself, please let CELOP teach culties in her life. I believe that she will and his future. ��First of all��, this was his wide range of view by contacting a lot of How could Kihyun solve the incon- work and it made her depressed, so she you English and orient you to live a new definitely pass through all the challenges first time to come to the United States. people from all over the world,�� but he is venience of reading and searching pa- once lost her confidence to continue to life in the United States.” He also gave a in her life, and hope that she can achieve Although he�� doe��s�� have some interna- able to get ��enough�� support when he is in pers? She has a lot of ways to help her study. Finally, she found the passion of message for teachers, “Please do not give her goal in the future. I wish I could tional travel experiences, this was also a difficult situation. studies. First of all, sometimes, there are counseling through her internship. She us so much homework.” give her all the power she needs. Let’s the first time for him to stay abroad electronic files of textbooks in school, so enjoys her internship which gives her a His experience�� at CELOP has applaud and cheer for her! for a�� long ��period of ��time. ��There is one that the professor will send them to her; chance to put the theories into practice.

28 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 29 Alecia Jioeva phy of Manchester United Club. It was asked her was if there had been anything years. When he came back to America, he Professor From Moscow obvious that she could talk about MU in her life she regretted. “One shouldn’t Just before coming back to the Unit- had to find a job to pay for his living ex- State University for 24 hours, and possibly seven days a regret,” was the answer. “Whatever IS, is ed States, he was kidnapped togeth- penses. Fortunately, he got a job teaching week, 365 days a year. fine. And we benefit from whatever hap- English in middle and high schools. He by Murat Palaoglu er with his son by the MRTA, which Alecia is also a great music fan, and pened—spiritually, morally, profession- was a terrorist group that used to exist considered it a temporary job, but when she likes to listen to classical music, Bea- ally, personally. If there is one thing I in Peru. According to his story, sever- he started to teach, he realized teaching lecia Jioeva (53) is a Professor of tles and jazz. She has a wonderful col- truly regret is that I could probably have al members of the MRTA stopped the English was a life-long calling. To teach Linguistics who has been teach- lection of Beatles Interpretations , like spent more time with my mother when bus and ordered the driver to their base. English properly, he decided to earn a ing English for 25 years. For A Classical and Opera versions of Beatles, she was still here.” He was suspected of being a CIA agent; master’s degree in TESOL (Teaching the last 15 years, she has been teaching or jazz and flute interpretations of them. After the amazing interview with however, his son explained he was not English to Speakers of Other Languag- language in the Department of Foreign ter United. Alecia said that she is not Besides MU and music, her job gives her this modest lady, I was impressed by her an agent, so he and his son were released es). When he returned from Peru in Languages and Department of Interna- actually a soccer fan, she is an MU fan. the most happiness in her life. She loves different skills and interests in different within 24 hours. They had to walk for 1988, his career at CELOP started. tional Politics. She is at CELOP on a She mentioned that Man United is not students and finds her job most enjoy- fields of life, but I am sure that the first five hours through the desert to find Meeting young students and chal- Fulbright research scholarship, and be- just a soccer team; it is the club with its able. The Professor believes that there thing I will remember about her is the someone to ask for help. This incident lenging new things are the two most dy- sides doing research and attending class- own philosophy, its own history and tra- is no end point for upgrading. “If you light which sparkled in her eyes when finally led him to decide to return to the namic aspects of his job at CELOP. The es she delivers lectures and classes her- ditions. For her it is not just loving soc- start thinking that you are already good we talked about Manchester United. United States. job at CELOP could never be the same self, both in BU and Harvard. The one cer, it is the feeling of belonging to a so- enough, you start going back because and was always changing. For example, she gave to the teachers of CELOP was ciety chosen by you, to those whom you the world is constantly moving forward. he can meet new students from all over enjoyed by everybody. The colleagues consider the best, of having a friendship There is always room for becoming bet- the world every semester. BU some- found the presentation most useful and . . . he was kidnapped times asks him to teach English some- interesting. Alecia lives in Brookline together with his son by where in the world at its satellite cam- with another Professor from Harvard. Life with English and . . . puses. These matters attract and keep In her life, Alecia was mostly influ- A Talk with Michael Feldman the MRTA, which was him teaching English. enced by her parents and her academic a terrorist group that His current teaching interest is Le- supervisor. Her father, who was a most by Koji Sakaguchi gal English. He mentioned that English kind personality, died when she was 17. used to exist in Peru. in the legal world is becoming more and Alecia thinks that to be kind is very im- more important, due to increasing inter- portant in life, and when you talk to her, He was suspected of be- he more I get to know him, the national trade in not only products but you can see that she is influenced by her more I’m interested in him. Mi- ing a CIA agent. also knowledge assets. He is also inter- father to be kind, honest, responsible chael “Dowbrigade” Feldman is ested in applying technology to teaching. and friendly. Also, her academic advisor T my core class teacher. He has a lot of He strongly mentioned technology must Natalya Sljusareva, who was a Russian hobbies outside of CELOP. Writing ar- be a means to an end not an end in itself, Professor, had affected her to be honest ticles for Boston Now is one of them. so he wants to teach his students how to and responsible in her academic career. He actively joins conferences regarding use those tools to gain information. The Professor says that even if not only English but other topics he is During his career in CELOP, stu- she had enough money and time, she which doesn’t consider nationality, gen- ter,” she said. interested in. He has been teaching Eng- dents have also been changing. When wouldn’t give up working, but she would der, age or any other differences. There When asked about the possibili- lish at CELOP for about 18 years since he started his career in CELOP 18 years like to have the chance to help people in are Bostonian MU supporters called ty of being reincarnated, Alecia said she CELOP was located on the corner be- ago, the majority of students were Eu- South Ossetia and other talented peo- Boston Reds-MU Reds, with whom she would like to be herself again, but a bet- tween St. Mary St. and Commonwealth ropean students and students from the ple with their education. Alecia plans to goes to a bar to watch the games togeth- ter person—more tolerant and more Ave., yet more than anything else, he has Middle East; Asians were a minority at work as long as she can, but mentions er. Alecia is also a member of Moscow giving and less sensitive. gotten through an interesting life. that time. However, now the table has that if she feels that she cannot give any- Reds, but she also has friends who live When asked about the chance of After he graduated from the most turned. Asians are currently the major- thing to the academic world or to her in London and support MU. Her fam- winning a lottery, Alecia said she would famous university in the Boston area, ity of students at CELOP. In these 20 students, at that moment she will quit. ily members are also MU supporters – her brother and her nephew. The most spend her money on educating the peo- he started his Master’s degree in An- years, there is one more thing that has When I asked her a funny question surprising and exciting experience in her ple in South Ossetia. Another question I thropology. His research topic was the changed. That is technical proficiency about creating a sports team with her life was going to Old Trafford Stadium - Andes region and Native American cul- of the students. Students formerly did children, and what the team would be, the home arena for Manchester United - ture. While doing his research in Peru, not know how the internet or e-mails she answered me without a doubt that it for the first time. The stadium is called he met his future wife, so he decided to could be used, but nowadays, there are would be a soccer team with 11 children. “The Theatre of Dreams”, the name give stay in Peru. He taught a wide range of students who know more about tech- We also decided on a name for her team: to it by legendary Bobby Charlton. Ale- subjects related to English and Ameri- nology than teachers do. Manchester United Jr. Then I noticed cia mentioned the slogan, “Keep the ca such as English literature, Linguistics “There is only one small thing to that the reason is the great love inside her Red Flag flying high ‘cause ManUnit- and American history at National Uni- teach in the classroom,” he kept saying. heart for a soccer team named Manches- ed will never die,” which is the philoso- versity of Peru. He lived there for ten “The things students really have to learn

30 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 31 are always outside of the classroom.” A systems are based on rules, rights, safety, CELOP Alumnus Petra Heidenreich Meets the Mayor! class trip to Salem, a small town north and security. For instance, if somebody of Boston, is his favorite class trip des- walks across the road when the signal tination. More than learning English, is red, this means that a driver can run etra, who was a student from there are business and cultural aspects over him or her. This would not hap- Germany studying with us at which make learning English more en- pen in Turkey. However, he also ana- P CELOP this past summer, met joyable. The Boston Stock Exchange lyzes the reason it could happen here. the Mayor of Boston. She attended the used to be a favorite destination but no The United States consists of many rac- “AltWheels Festival at City Hall Pla- longer is because they changed systems, es and cultures from all over the world, za in September. She sent us these pic- and the exchange of stocks heavily de- and there must be certain standard rules tures. pends on computer systems. One of his which can be applied for every culture or To study at CELOP, she had to take beliefs in teaching English is to bring race. This may lead Americans to estab- a leave of absence from her very busy job practical topics to the classroom. This lish strong rules and a sense of security. with DeutchBank, but, she says, the ca- idea is really applied in his classroom. In addition, his daily life style has reer break was well worth it. Some of He said he is not going to quit also been affected by American systems, you might remember her. She volun- teered to help us with registration and teaching English when he reaches retire- with very dangerous jobs like smuggling. but this time, it has been influenced more orientation this Fall semester. ment age. His ideal life would always be He was not able to mention the details by American culture. The first change teaching English. He hopes he can stay of these because of a confidentiality ob- is his food life. Since he came here, he She sends her warm regards from in North America for half the year and ligation. takes two hours to decide on his dinner Germany to all CELOP students, facul- South America where his wife comes everyday because he feels there are only ty, and staff. from for the other half of the year. His He mentioned that there are two unhealthy foods. This has caused - an English teaching career seems to be far dynamics to his job. One is to work in- other change in his life; he has started to from over. He’s only just begun! ternally for the government. He proud- go to the gym everyday to keep his body ly told us that he is proud of his job healthy. He also found that he is enjoy- because he believes working for his gov- ing his personal life by doing so. He feels ernment has the same meaning as work- he uses his time for himself now where- Murat Palaoglu ing for its people. He definitely feels as he usually used his time for the gov- One of the Representatives honored by this fact. The second dy- ernment as well as its people in Turkey. of the Republic of Turkey namic is his commitment to working internationally across borders. As we Here at CELOP he has made close by Koji Sakaguchi & Soeul Park mentioned before, he has dealt with a friends whom he hopes to keep in touch big issue and it usually covered huge ar- with for a long period of time. All of his experiences in the United States, not e always talks to his friends eas, so many countries had to cooperate with each other to resolve the issue. only at graduate school or in life but also and can be seen everywhere in at CELOP, are going to contribute in a H CELOP, in the lobby, in class- Although American systems have good way to his future and his job, for rooms, in computer labs, or in walkways changed his way of life as he lived in sure! as if there existed many of his clones. I Turkey, he has been enjoying life in Bos- do believe most CELOP students know ton. Since he came to the United States, him. Who is he? His name is Murat he has strongly realized that Americans Scavenger Hunt | organized by Jenn Kay Fields Student Life Coordinator Palaoglu, and he is from the Republic of Turkey. He is studying Multination- al Commerce at the graduate school in Boston University. He has been sent by his government to widen his abilities in areas such as his specialties and international perspectives. In spite of his easy going looks, he takes charge of a very serious job in his country. He works for Turkish Customs as an investigator. He already has seven years experience and deals with various kinds of jobs such as investigations, in- spections, and some other issues related to his jobs. He has sometimes dealt

32 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 33 Mr. & Mrs. CELOP Contest | Haebareun Kim, Yu-Chieh Su, and Soeul Park made him charming. He not only stud- Semester Book Class ied well in computer science and economy at school, but also enjoyed playing r. &Mrs. CELOP project A week ago in the interview of Ra- Last, she likes shopping. When I sports such as soccer and tennis. team, Haebareun, Soeul, and zan, I asked Ramon, her core class teach- asked her hobby, she mentioned several Jenny began the project on er, whether it was possible to interview things, and among them, she wanted to This is the first semester at CELOP M for MK; however, he has already been Sep 26. We completed making post- her and made an appointment to vis- put special marks on ‘shopping’. here more than four months. He came ers, recommendation papers, and a drop it his classroom on October 24. Dur- Anyway, she said she is going to go box on Oct 1 and received recommen- ing my break time, I went to the class- here in May 2007, and applied for the graduate school at BU for her master’s 2007 fall semester at CELOP because dations from all CELOP students. We room, and I found a woman who had a degree in law, and she thanks the person expected that we could get lot of rec- pretty smile. She was exactly Razan Al- of his friend’s recommendation. In spite who recommended her. I wish her good of the fact that he loves his life here in ommendation, but there were only 4. Ben-Ali! tries not to be frustrated. I asked him luck, and I would like to thank her for Boston very much, he still has to go back It could be because of not enough pub- what the biggest regret was in your life. I was surprised when I had a con- agreeing to my interview. to his country to finish his last year of licity. We had a meeting and decided “There are few mistakes in my life, but I versation with her. She could really university after this semester. that it wouldn’t be good to progress to speak like a native English speaker. So have never regretted and some of mis- voting because not only were there not I couldn’t help asking how she had im- When I asked MK if he won the one takes gave me chances to learn how to enough people for it but also the people million dollar lottery, what would he do? proved her English. However, the key MK, by Yu-Chieh Su handle the problem. I just try not to who were nominated would not feel so was simple. In fact, she was born in the He thought about this question very se- He usually does surf- make the same mistake again,” he said. good if we made a poster putting their riously for a while, and said, he would United States, and when she moved to He usually does surfing, fishing and pictures up for a vote. So we decided to buy a new laptop and car, and then de- ing, fishing and compet- Kuwait, she used English most of the competing in triathlons. The triathlon interview all the people who were nomi- posit all the left over money. Mention- time at home. In addition, she has been ing in triathlons—an is an athletic competition in which each nated. Soeul interviewed Angel. Jenny ing the future, he said that he dreamed living America for 6 years, and she had a competitor takes part in three events, interviewed MK. And Haebareun in- to have his own company which could athletic competition in lot of chances to speak English. swimming, cycling and running in two terviewed Razan. However, we couldn’t combine his specialties in information hours. One needs moderation in eat- interview Jiseon who was nominated be- I think she is really pretty even technology and business. which each competitor cause she declined. though I feel mostly attracted to only takes part in three events, ing and drinking, and regular patterns Korean women. Her gorgeous smile and His answers during this interview of living. Even though he has never been big eyes were like a Barbie dolls, and her revealed a personality of conscientious- swimming, cycling and challenged to a match, everyday he keeps fashionable scarf made her more grace- ness. His good characteristics will most training for the match in which he wants Razan, by Haebareun Kim running in two hours. ful. In addition, her confident speak- likely lead him to achieve his goals in the to take part someday. future! ing made her perfect. So I was wonder- JR never minds giving his E-mail ing what the best part of her appearance When I first met Jose Rafael (JR), address and phone number to someone was. She replied without any hesitation he looked little bit different with other who has a crush on him. He does not that it is her everything (as a joke), but friends. During the interview, his bright have a girlfriend, now. I think that his she said she liked her eyes and smile just Jose Rafael, by Soeul Park eyes and serious attitude showed his ways of spending time with a girlfriend as I thought. faithful and healthy ways of life. He told are different from others. He is used to me that being a MR. CELOP had been The most important question, al- going fishing and riding a bike in a path unbelievable because there were many though it could be impolite, I had to MK, who has beautiful and smi- instead of the usual dates. He likes these good friends who are better than him. ask for the men in CELOP. Are you ley eyes, always gives people a kind and kinds of informal dates; consequent- He was really humble. involved with anyone? Hey, guys, BE gentle impression. Being one of the can- ly, he wants to share time with his girl- HAPPY! Her answer was ‘NO’. She is didates for Mr. CELOP, MK felt a lit- Who is JR? JR, who is from Puerto friend by doing something that he likes. not involved with anyone! Do you want tle embarrassed because the traditional Rico, had worked for his mother’s com- “If I won the million dollar lottery, some information about her, or some value in East Asia of being humble dic- pany, which is selling yachts as a gener- I would like to invest or donate mon- help? For you guys, I prepared some- tates that people keep a low profile when al manager before he came here, Boston. ey for safety,” he mentioned. In spite of thing about her. they are complimented by someone else. He mainly did advertise and PR (Pub- a passionate and aggressive life style, he MK, an abbreviation for Myungkyo, lic Relations) for the company. He want- First, she doesn’t care about appear- does not want to gamble away his salary. comes from South Korea and also keeps ed to come to Boston in order to make ance. She prefers a man who is consid- I could infer that he has either a plan or an amicable personality. relationships with international friends erate and humorous. Actually, I thought system in whatever he does. and improve his English skills so that he about me! But..., she prefers a tall guy. MK didn’t seem too surprised to be Thinking of his life, the most im- a candidate because he knew who recom- could contribute to the company. Second, she likes action movies. pressive gift he has been given is ‘his life’. mended him already. Although he said His motto is “Everything is possi- Yes, if you want to make good relation- He always lives with a thankful heart. that he never was confident of his ap- ble.” Whenever he has problems, which ship, you have to know some famous ac- I am sure that he can make his bright pearance, when he talked about his ma- are hard to solve or he faces heavy tasks, tion movie like ‘Mission Impossible’ blueprint for the future come true. Let jor and hobbies, the flame in his eyes still he always remembers this sentence and us wish good luck to JR!

34 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 35 who wants to keep warm the most, I rec- GYA-RU of the English word gal (girl). They are ommend you try Ugg. This type of boot by Juhwa Lee mostly teens or early twenties girls who is extremely soft and warm. If you are a put on their make up with dark tanned Gyaru is person who likes neatness, what about skin, and white color on their eyes, and one of the styles leather? It’s very simple while being sexy lips. Gyaru style girls usually wear very of Japanese Semester Book Class simultaneously. There are numerous funky, fancy, and dressy clothes. They youth culture. kinds of boots. Let’s be a trend setter also have a very fashionable hair style The name “Gya- here are many students in Three Points of Focus in weight fabrics such as cotton, georgette, in boots! which is curly, and bright in color. We ru” originates CELOP from various coun- CELOP Fashion & Style chiffon, lycra, and polyester. Hijab styles can see them easily in the Shibuya which from a Japanese T tries. Sometimes we can recog- vary depending on their county, prefer- is one of the biggest, most crowded, and transliteration nize his or her country from their fash- ence, age etc. One of the hijab styles fashionable cities in Japan. ion style. Usually many students like to called Shayla’s is wrapped around the HIJAB wear Jeans and Hoody style like nor- head several times to cover both the by Min Jung Jun mal university students in the U.S. We head and neck with a 3 ft. long rectan- Zelcaux Claire Naoki Koho boots Erina Fujishima went looking for some stylish students gular scarf. Shayla's are very popular in in CELOP. the Middle Eastern countries. Al-Ami- ra Hijab is a classic style that can be worn easily and comfortably. No hijab Female pins are needed to keep this in place. Name: Adriana Caluo Country: Venezuela

Name: Zelcaux Claire BOOTS Country: France by EM Name: Razan H. Al-ben-Al Country: Kuwait

Name: Erina Fujishima Country: Japan

Name: Chiaki Shimizu Country: Japan

Name: Nali Lee Country: South Korea

Name: Dajung Kim Country: South Korea

Male

Name: Samuel Ruk Hijab means a headscarf that Mus- Country: France lim women wear to cover their head Name: Shuhei Kawaguchi and hair except for the face. The word Country: Japan ‘Hijab’ is from the Arabic term meaning ‘cover’. The practice of hijab among Name: Naoki Koho Muslim women is based on religious Country: Japan doctrine. Hijabs are easier and lighter to wear offering proper coverage. Oth- In the winter, the weather becomes Name: Jaeho Lee colder and colder, so many people sport Country: South Korea erwise, a burqah and chador are to veil whole body as well as head and hair. their boots. There are many sorts of Name: Adriano Pezzi boots, depending on length, material, Country: Spain In CELOP we can see many Islamic appearance (shapes, forms). If you are a students wearing hijabs. They wear var- person who likes uniqueness, why don’t ious colors of hijabs in many different you try on leopards? These boots make ways. The materials of hijab are light- you extraordinary. If you are a person Adriano Dajung Adriana Caluo Erina Fujishima

36 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 37 More CELOP Fashion B irthday in Pam Steeves’ class

Shuhei Samuel Nali Lee Jaeho Lee

Caption This! | Semester Book Class

ELOP students wrote down their ideas for the best captions C for this photo.

A: Oh, look at him!!! He’s awesome! B: Huh? I think he’s just cute, not handsome. –Anonymous (Korea)

A: Oh, Lord!! This site is taking for� ever to load! B: Tell me about it!! You know, I think I’ll get another cup of coffee. A: The man on the right is mine; don’t A: The right one. –Vinicius Souza (Brazil) touch him! B: Who’s on the left? –Haebareun Kim (Korea) A: Don’t even think about it! He’s my A: Pretend to ignore them. They’re re� husband! ally sexy! Pretend you’re looking at the monitor. A: Do you like this photo? –Abdallelah Aboqura (Saudi Arabia) B: I know. B: Which one? Bob Maguire’s students at the Institute of Contemporary Art, on the waterfront (left), and at a Japanese restaurant (right).

38 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 39 The CELOP College Fair

n Thursday, October 11th, CELOP hosted a College/ O Graduate School Fair in the CELOP lobby from 4 to 5 PM for the CELOP students. The schools that participated were: Bunker Hill Community College Emerson College Pine Manor College UMass Boston Clark University Northeastern University Cambridge College

CELOP students had the opportunity to speak directly to college representatives and gather lots of useful information about these schools and the programs they offer. Overall, the students seemed very pleased with this first ever type of event at CELOP. It was an event that is well worth repeating in the future!

40 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 41 I L♥ve My Class | JuHwa Lee at Plimoth, I heard that the ship was a other hand, they made me a little bit un- It was such a good chance for me to talk re-creation of a late 16th-century Eng- comfortable to ask the list of questions with native people, and understand the lish merchant ship of the same size as the which we had prepared in class because real thing, not the book. We took a lot n this semester, I choose the lan- compete in this quiz in class. As time es” since then. We saw a play “Wicked” original Mayflower. We got to Plimoth they had more questions with more cu- of wonderful pictures there, and also had guage and culture class that taught went by, the people were paying atten- which was the story about the urban leg- Plantation, and then listened to the ex- rious minds than we did. Even though a delicious and fun lunch time. What a I about various cultures from the tion to the game, and all of us attended ends of Salem, and then we went around planation about this settlement with lit- it wasn’t easy for me to get the chance to perfect class trip! world including America, and had many to the answers. It was really interesting the city which was decorated like a Hal- tle kids who took the whole trip with us; ask my questions because of the many The writer is in from Chris Antonellis activities. I think this class gave me a lot for everyone. Finally, our class won the loween festival. they were so cute and adorable. On the people, I did it, and got some answers. and Barbara Bliss’s class. of fun memories and precious people game, and then we got the prize – fake like friends and teachers. So, I want to money and some chocolates!!! introduce my class with some activities Nov 14 in this writing. Class trip to Plimoth Plantation Oct 26 We Love Boston | Murat Palaoglu, Chiaki Shimizu, Juhwa Lee Semester Book Class Class trip to Salem Oct 5 e made a survey by asking …there are beautiful lakes. …CELOP is in Boston! Lunch with class all together, and “Pot luck” in the students at CELOP why Haruka Nagata, Japan Murat, Turkey Darren’s home W they like Boston. Here are the answers! …you can do what ever you want. Murat, Turkey And the following are anonymous.

I like Boston because... …it is different from all the other cit� …the weather is nice here. ies in the U.S. Yoko, Japan …it is the most European city in the U.S. …it is a charming city full of people …it is safe. Last Friday, my class and other from different cultures. …everyone is kind here. Pamela, Mexico classes from CELOP went to Plimoth Nancy, Japan …people are friendly. Plantation as a final class trip. We were …it has a long history. …it is a city for students. …I have close friends here. Halloween Day is one of the big- able to see Plymouth, a town where the Cristine, Korea Miho, Japan …it has good landscape. gest holidays in America. In order to people from England lived in the 1620s. …it is liberal. We wanted to eat lunch together study about Halloween, we visited the Also, we could see the native American’s …not a big city like NY. …I love the Red Sox. …of the Charles’ River. with a whole class, so we went the Viet- city of witches, Salem. Salem is a har- life at that time. At first, we stopped to Min Park, Korea Shu, Japan …it is not crowded. namese restaurant near Harvard Ave- bor city which has the oldest history in see the ship Mayflower II on the way nue. After lunch, we had a small party in America. In 1692, nineteen people were there. I thought it was amazing how it Darren’s house who came from Taiwan. killed in a witch hunt in this city. So this had been kept in good condition in its We prepared some foods. The students city has been called “the City of Witch- original shape. However, after I arrived cooked some of their country’s foods by themselves. It was so great!!

Oct 19 Class activity with Marsha Dean’s class

Do you know that TV show “Fam- ily feud”? This is a kind of famous quiz show that is played by families on TV. My class and Marsha’s class took time to

42 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 43 H alloween Party @ CELOP

44 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 45 H alloween Party @ CELOP (more!)

46 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 47 Halloween Costume Contest | Semester Book Class CELOP “Skeleton Crew” Decorates the Lobby

hanks to everyone who dressed creative, funny and scary costumes. The In keeping with all the fun, facul- Back row (left to right): up to make this day an especial- judges, consisting of one staff member, ty members also dressed up, and several Rafael Ulloa, Alex Valdivia, Jenn Kay Fields, Anna Belew, Lexx Fluder, Jen T ly fun day at CELOP! Even if one faculty member and one student, were brave enough to participate in the Duclos, Scott Fields you chose not to enter the contest, you did not have an easy task at picking the contest. helped make the day a truly light-heart- winners as everyone who participated Front Row: Shirley Yeh, Jonathan Again, kudos to all who were clad in White, Kaori Harada ed and festive one. was well-deserving of a prize. However, the most amazing costumes. The contestants in the costume con- after great consideration, they did reach Not pictured: Tana Ruegamer a consensus. (ISSO), Lynn Walters (ISSO) and test wore a wide variety of very colorful, Beatrice Karam (ISSO) The student winners:

Nightlife | Vinicius de Oliveira e Souza Best Costume: Lucas Benarroch Scariest Costume: Kenjiro Yagi Funniest Costume: Hiroki Wata- from Spain dressed as Clockwork from Japan dressed as Dracula— nabe from Japan dressed as a Milk Orange—a very original and well- awesome make-up! Carton—funny comments were executed idea! written on the carton. re you the kind of person who for alcoholic drinks or tobacco, which is that will close around 4 am while others likes to go out at night? If so, strictly enforced, and they won’t let you like clubs stay open until 6 am. I mean, A you might have already noticed have your drink or your pack of ciga- it’s not like you always feel like staying some differences in the way Americans rettes if you don’t present a proper and up all night, but sometime or another The faculty/staff winners: enjoy their night, like how long they valid U.S. ID, even though that might some people want to get away from their may stay out, and their carefulness when be evident from your physical features. daily problems and routines, and this is dealing with alcohol or tobacco sales. I guess they’re right in having this check a way of doing it. People usually work hard during the because nobody wants their kids to in- Different people have different day, and when it’s dark they just want to dulge themselves in these bad habits; on tastes and customs, and that grows hang out somewhere cool, where they the other hand, they should accept inter- more evident when you consider the can unwind and take their minds off all national documents, like student ID, or entire world. Nonetheless, the people the hassle of the day. However, it gets a foreign driver’s license as proof of not wish to know other cultures and learn hard to accomplish so when everything being a minor. Instead they demand in- and share with them what they know, from a simple drink to a totally different ternational students to have their pass- but at the same time willing to not feel system of rules and regulations stop you ports on them all the time, which in my so homesick, and therefore if this place from having the fun you’ve been expect- opinion is not a wise thing to do for you makes them comfortable, it will cer- ing. I think that a cosmopolitan place may lose it anytime. tainly allow them a much better experi- like Boston, that welcomes people from Second, now and then people just ence while they’re at a home away from all over the world, should also offer these want to extend their fun throughout the home. guests a little bit of their own culture. night, but then again that seems anoth- The writer, from Brazil, is in Firstly, and I guess it’s one of the er impossible thing to do. In my coun- Marsha Dean’s class. Funniest Costume: Melissa Brown most striking differences, is when you ask try, for example, there are places like bars Best Costume: Liz Salazar dressed Scariest Costume: Neil Kao dressed as Pippi Longstocking— as a Gypsy—very authentic! dressed as GI Joe—great make-up! cute braids and a winning smile!

48 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 49 Eid Celebration & Turkish Food at CELOP! | Zeynep Yurtseven

id al-Fitr is a Muslim holiday them at their homes. Young people kiss which is celebrated at the end It was an unforgettable day the right hand of older people and place E of Ramadan, the holy month of for us, and we want to thank it on their forehead while wishing them fasting. Eid is a Arabic word that means everyone who joined us. Bayram greetings as a sign of respect . “festivity”, and Fitr means “to break the Eid is not only a festivity of breakfast”. In Turkish, the word “bayram” ing the fast, it is also a day of forgive- means “festivity”, and the Turkish name ness, moral victory, peace of congrega- of Eid is “Ramazan Bayrami”. Muslims dren go around the neighborhood, door to door, and wish everyone a happy tion, and unity, and it is a time of giving believe that God gave them strength and sharing. So we, the Turkish stu- through Ramadan to help everyone “Bayram”. They are given candy, chocolates, or a small amount of money at dents in CELOP wanted to celebrate practice self- control; therefore, Mus- this festival with our teachers, friends lims not only celebrate the end of fast- every door, almost in a Halloween-like fashion. Eid lasts three days. On the and all staff in CELOP. We made Turk- ing but also thank God for the help and ish traditional food at home like “sarma”, strength. first day, special congregational prayers are held in mosques; most people attend “baklava”, “ekmek kadayifi”, “kisir”, “mer- Most people in Turkey are Muslim these prayers. Since Eid is also the time cimek koftesi”, etc. On the day of cele- so “Ramazan Bayrami” is one of the most for reconciliation, worshippers greet and bration, we brought the dishes, and we important festivals in Turkey. People do embrace each other as a symbol of peace played the videos which included some some special shopping for Eid; parents and love. They say “Bayraminiz Kut- wonderful pictures from Turkey. It was usually buy new clothes for their chil- lu Olsun” (“May Your Bayram Be Cel- an unforgettable day for us. We appreci- dren, and Turkish women make some ebrated”) or “Bayraminiz Mubarek Ol- ate the people who gave us permission traditional food for their guests days be- sun” (“Holy Bayram Upon You”). After to celebrate it in CELOP, and we want fore. A typical Turkish family awakes the prayers, everyone visits the hous- to thank everyone who joined us. very early, and puts on their best clothes es of relatives and friends. It is impor- on the days of Eid. During Eid, chil- tant to honor elderly citizens by visiting The writer is in Pamela Steeves’ class.

50 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 51 Turkey—An Amazing Land | Murat Palaoglu Semester Book Class t is very hard to talk about the spe- Are you interested in You can experience unforgettable cialities of Turkey in terms of de- moments in any region of this wonder- I ciding to choose what to tell. If endless beaches and a ful country by “Blue Voyage”, climbing, you have thousands of reasons to see the rafting, kayaking, skiing, road trip and country, you cannot decide which ones gentle sunny climate? etc. The wealth of Turkey’s rich cultur- to write down in a short article. Are you looking for his- al diversity has also been expressed by Are you interested in endless beach- torical treasures? Do handcrafts which are called “A La Turca”. es and a gentle sunny climate? Are you There is something amazing for anyone looking for historical treasures? Do you you like ancient cultures? from anywhere. like to learn about different ancient cul- Would you like to taste Lastly; there is some information tures? Would you like to taste the most for you: Did you know that . . . delicious food ever? Do geographical the most delicious food? Istanbul is the only city in the world beauties attract you? Then, you have to located on two continents, Europe visit Turkey! and Asia? are some of the things that will impress The Republic Of Turkey, known you besides the hospitality of the friend- The oldest known human settlement in the world is located in Cat- as the “Cradle of Civilization” was the ly people. home to 13 ancient cultures including: alhoyuk, Konya, dating back to 6500BC? the Hittites, Lydians, Ionians, Persians, After Istanbul, you can continue Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ot- your trip through the heart of Anatolia, The Temple of Artemis and Mau- soleum of Halicarnassus, two of tomans. After the end of the Ottoman Ankara, the capital city, or you can go to the Black Sea surrounded by beautiful the seven wonders of the ancient Empire, the modern Republic Of Tur- world stood in Turkey? key was founded in 1923 by Mustafa nature, or Cappadocia, nature’s most bi- Coffee was introduced to Europe Kemal Ataturk, one of the world’s great- zare wonders and an important center for religions, or you can see one of the by Turkey, and Turkish Coffee is an est statesmans. One of the reasons of amazing experience? being the land for the most well-known oldest churches, Church of St. Peter in Antakya before going to Ararat (Er-Ar- Saints John, Paul and Peter all lived cultures in history is the strategic and in Turkey and also St Nicholas, geographic position of Turkey, which is vat, Agri) mountain which is believed by known as Santa Claus were born like a bridge connecting Asia and Eu- many archaelogists and biblical scholars and lived in Demre, Turkey? to be the place where Noah’s Ark land- rope, with Africa and Middle Asia to the According to the legend, St. John south and surrounded by the sea in 3 died. brought the Virgin Mary to Ephe- rections. In every region of Turkey, you Also, there’s the “Turquoise” (re- sus after the Crucifixion, where she will notice another cultural influence. lated with Turks) Riviera, west and spent her last days in a small stone house, in Turkey? You can start your trip in Istanbul, south of Turkey! If you want to feel the smooth feeling of having a sun bath and Turkey is the place where poet the capital city of the Byzantine and Ot- Homer, King Midas, Herodotus toman Empire, having impressive re- enjoying the best bays even by sailing or and St. Paul were born? minders both. You can feel both histo- just by lying down on a sandy beach, you can go to the Aegean or Mediterranean Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi, the first ry and nature inside attracting you more man to fly using two wings, flew than you can imagine. Museums, differ- coasts. You also will have the opportu- from Europa to Asia in the 17th ent kinds of food, the Bosphorus, Bo- nity to see historical treasures, to taste century? gazici Bridge connecting Asia and Eu- wonderful seafood and maybe Raki, a Besides kebab, yogurt is also Turk- rope, palaces and the historical treasures Turkish drink. ish?!

52 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 53 Canyon de Chelly and the Grand Canyon | Haebareun Kim Semester Book Class

efore CELOP started, I’d had toes flew at me and bit me. Fortunately, a vacation for 11 days. So I I wore a long sleeve shirt and my arms B planned a trip and decided to go were protected. However, other fellows Las Vegas and the Canyons. For 3 days, were wearing short shirts and pants. I went around Las Vegas and for the last The mosquitoes began to bite all of our of those days; I went to Zion Canyon, exposed parts of our bodies, so we had Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, Can- to run for 30 minutes at full speed. We yon de Chelly, and the Grand Canyon. couldn’t take a rest because whenever we Although all of the trips were nice expe- intended to take a rest, they sat on our riences, I have special memories of “Can- legs and bit us. I won’t forget that when yon de Chelly” and “the Grand Canyon”. I slapped my leg, I could kill 3 mosqui- When my tour guide, Jeff, told me toes. In addition, when I saw the mass of mosquitoes that were following the that he would go to Canyon de Chelly it because it was too rough and nothing rect way because people said it was. So As I’d already thought it would be after Monument Valley, I was not so guide, I couldn’t explain how much it was fabulous. When we went up the cliff, special compared with other Canyons. I I continued. However, when I noticed hard to get up in the morning, it was delighted to go there because I hadn’t really felt resentment at myself and my there is no direction to the Phantom really hard as expected. Whenever I heard of it and thought it was not as we could escape from the mosquitoes. However, the damage was very serious. tour guide who planned to stay at the Ranch, I realized my idea was wrong thought it looked like the end, another good as Zion Canyon, Bryce Canyon, or Grand Canyon for 2 days. Surely, it had and a woman who was hiking told me path was waiting for me. At that time, Monument Valley. One thing that made In my case, fortunately, only legs were bit me decided to go on. During that time, 58 bites-I counted, however, a Japanese a really great scale, but it was so boring the way I used was to another place. I I didn’t have much energy on time be- me curious was that I could meet a Na- I could ask the guide about the Nava- to me. I had to come to lodge without lost 2 hours! Even though I had to go cause I’d walked for over 10 hours. Be- tive American called Navajo who live in woman was bit over 100 bites and Ger- jo culture and enjoy new scenery. Wild man woman was bit over 200 bites on any inspiration. Jeff gave me advice that back, I wasn’t disappointed and embar- cause I knew I didn’t have any options to Canyon de Chelly. After we arrived at horses were grazing and a horse was cry- I’d better prepare for tomorrow 8 hour rassed because I thought I saw good me, I had to walk. That I didn’t have any the visitor center in Canyon de Chelly, their arms, legs, and neck. I don’t know ing, looking for his mate, the guide ex- why I thought like that, but it was real- hike, and it would be hard. scenery. The way back to Indian Gar- food and enough water bothered me. we were introduced to a woman who plained. In addition, lots of ants were ly exciting, and I couldn’t help laughing The next day, I woke up at 5 AM and den, the middle point of the trail, I could About the time my water disappeared, is Navajo. She admitted she didn’t live rebuilding their broken nest because of while others were very serious and angry. went to Bright Angel lodge, the starting see a stream, and I dipped my foot and I, finally, could see the Bright Angel in Canyon de Chelly anymore, but she trucks and horses. Various birds were Maybe it would be the best bites in my point of the Phantom Ranch. After lis- ate an apple and enjoyed views while for- lodge. I was excited that I was almost sometimes worked as a tour guide for singing. It was a totally wonderful world life. After coming to the lodge, I rubbed tening to some advice, we began to go getting the hot weather. When I arrived there and I could make more energy. Fi- helping visitors. After introducing our- I’ve ever seen. All of the views were like medicine lotion on me and took a rest. down the Canyon. Each person’s speed at Indian Garden, I thought it was too nally, I arrived at the Bright Angel lodge, selves, we went to the entrance of Can- a fairy tale and my humming was sung Even though I ached, I couldn’t slow was different, so we separated from each late to go to the Phantom Ranch. So I and I shouted, “I did it!” The view from yon de Chelly. naturally. However, some minutes lat- down my trip because the Grand Can- other. Because I liked to take pictures, I decided to go to the Tonto East because the cliff was more inspiring than yester- er, I could’ve not expected that my hum- When I went out a small tunnel to yon was waiting for me the next day. was a little bit slower than other people the map said the way to the Tonto East day. In addition, I couldn’t explain how Canyon de Chelly, I couldn’t help chang- ming would change to screams. was shorter than to Phantom Ranch. delight it was and felt proud of myself. After 6 hours driving, we approached and stayed in the middle. During hiking my old ideas about the place. The When I approached a forest, some ing, I could know I had had the wrong Only a few people used the trail, I was Even though some members were wor- view that was spread in front my eyes the Grand Canyon. We were going to worried about some animals like moun- ried about me because I was much lat- mosquitoes began to appear and bite stay for 2 days, so my guide suggest- idea of the Grand Canyon. Whenever was really wonderful such as I couldn’t my legs. At first, I didn’t care. However, I went down, other new point of views tain lions, and the trail was not clear and er than others, they were happy and sur- explain. It was like ‘Sukhavati’ that par- ed we go around the Grand Canyon on accurate; so it looked like an adventure, prised to hear my story. Then we went when we went into the forest, the situa- the cliff first. I’ve heard the Grand Can- were seen, and I could understand why adise of Buddhism or ‘the Garden of tion was totally changed. Without any it was the “Grand” Canyon. Lots of but it made me excited. to see the sunset. When I saw the sun Eden’. I couldn’t miss the view, and I was yon is one of the best places in the world; with the trail I walked, my heart was exaggeration, a THOUSAND mosqui- however, I was disappointed when I saw rocks and stones made the canyon infi- When I went along the trail, there happy that I could walk on the trail in nite, and I couldn’t close my mouth be- were only short cactuses instead of tall overflowing with joy. Canyon de Chelly. Enjoying the awe- cause they made me surprised constant- trees; so I could see the whole view of Until now, the memory about my some view as if I were in a fairy tale, I ly. When I finished a downward trail, the Grand Canyon. In addition, when I last trip has remained valuable. Even went down Red Cliff. When I passed a it took 2 hours. It meant it took over 3 arrived at the ending point, I felt that I though it was a tough trip, I haven’t re- small village, I could see an interesting hours when I went back up to the can- was in the middle of the Grand Canyon, gretted my choice because it gave me lots souvenir shop like a Korean tradition- yon. However, I didn’t care and tried to and very close to the Grand Canyon. It of lessons and chances to think of my- al market. Different from other shops, enjoy this hiking. was amazing. It was the best view in my self during the vacation. If you have a Navajo people were selling some acces- Even though I was hiking alone, I life, and I really didn’t want to miss the plan in summer or fall, I recommend sories like necklaces and earrings which view, so I took as many pictures as pos- these two Canyons: Canyon de Chelly they made by hand. After shopping, we wasn’t lonely because all of nature made me interested. When I went through the sible. After enjoying the view for about and the Grand Canyon. You could learn had to choose between continuing and 30 minutes, I checked my watch. It was something special from them, and the going back to the departing point. At way, I met a member of my tour group. He said that it might be the wrong way already 4 pm! I had to go back, and I experiences will make you more proud that time, some people were tired and promised myself to go the point with “Grand”ly. gave up, and only 4 people including to the Phantom Ranch and we had to go back. However, I thought it was the cor- my children later.

54 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 55 Motorcycle Problems in Taipei | Yu-Chieh Su Semester Book Class

an you imagine hundreds of Unfortunately, the mobility and im- the advantage of electric motorcycles is a motorcycles in front of a traf- mediacy of motorcycles make them ir- good way to solve the motorcycle prob- C fic light? That sounds unbeliev- replaceable by public transport systems. lem in Taipei. able in the U.S, but it is our usual life in Even though the government has in- Actually, Taiwan’s government has Taipei. Motorcycles are convenient traf- creased the parking fee and added many offered a rebate for electric motorcycles. fic vehicles, but they also create a lot of rules to try to decrease the number of Anyone who buys an electric motorcycle Speaking practice: problems in Taipei city. motorcycles, riders still prefer to move can get a rebate between 200 to 700 dol- Renée Delatizky’s around by motorcycles in order to com- students meet with First, motorcycles make a lot of lars, but there are still not a lot people Maria Tomeho-Paler- noise. The sounds of the engine and mute quickly and save more time. who know about this information. I be- mino’s. Pairs discuss wheels cannot be avoided while riding. When I first saw the electric mo- lieve that electric motorcycles can solve differences in details in almost identical With the engine running, the wheels torcycles in ALTWHEELS Alternative most of the motorcycle problems, but pictures through rolling and the horn blaring, a big vol- Transportation & Energy Festival, I was Taiwan needs more policies and promo- speaking only. ume of noise is always everywhere at all attracted immediately to their beautiful tions to encourage people in Taiwan to times. Second, the large number of mo- and modernistic style. After the exhibi- face up to these problems. torcycles also contributes to serious air tor showed us how one was driven, we problems. The pollution from the gas all gasped in admiration because of its released from motorcycles is an impor- elegance and quietness! tant issue all the time. The riders of mo- Electric motorcycles move by bat- torcycles in Taipei are reported to have tery, so they not only don’t need gas, but too many particles in their lungs than also won’t emit any polluted air. It’s very normal. convenient to charge the motorcycle Because of these problems from with a plug, so that you can charge it suf- motorcycles, the government is making ficiently when you are at home. Do you many policies to try to reduce the num- think these kinds of vehicles are very ex- ber of motorcycles in Taipei. They built pensive? Then you are totally wrong. perfect public transport systems, so that The price of electric motorcycles in this people can go any place by bus or Mass exhibition starts at $1,499. Rapid Transit at a cheap price. The bus- Although the price of electric mo- es and Mass Rapid Transit go almost ev- torcycles is almost the same as tradition- erywhere in Taipei. It is very convenient al ones, they are quieter, smoother, safer to find a bus stop, and you never have to and greener. They can also help you to spend much time waiting for a bus. lower your gas bill. I think to advocate

56 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 57 Clean Energy City | Haebareun Kim, Koji Sakaguchi, & Yu-Chieh Su the Boston public schools. They say the Finally, in the green buildings, the Americans, unlike President Bush, who Semester Book Class efforts may save taxpayers at least $8 city has become the first city in the na- are also interested in protecting the million annually. tion that requires new private buildings earth’s environment. Mayor Menino vs. President Bush In renewable energy, the city keeps to follow the U.S. Green Building Coun- Mr. Carl Spector, Executive Direc- working on the installation of solar sys- cil’s LEED standards of 2007. Also, the tor of Air Pollution Control Commis- tems in municipal buildings, such as city is providing a $2 million grant from sion, says “We are different from Presi- s you can see in the daily news, Mass Renewable Energy Trust to pro- gas prices are going up and up, public high schools, to save expenses in dent Bush.” These actions may be a very electricity consumption and to reduce mote renewable energy, energy efficien- small step for the entire earth; however, A and we can never predict their cy, green and healthy building design greenhouse gases. it is definitely a big step for Americans. peak. Most of you suffer from the ex- through its Green Affordable Housing pense of gas in the monthly bill. How In the alternative fuels & technol- Program. can we survive this crisis? Stop using ogies, they have had enormous suc- cars? Use public transportation? Both cess reducing emissions in the Boston Compared to Bush’s refusal to sign of them are unrealistic for most Amer- area. First, the city’s 450 diesel vehicles the Kyoto protocol, August 13th, 2007 icans, especially those who live in the have been switched to a cleaner blend has become an unforgettable day for all countryside. What are other sugges- of biodiesel and ultra low-sulfur fuel. of us who live in Boston. Mayor Me- tions? Yes! Here is the answer to save Moreover, by an executive order to cli- nino signed the executive order to Cli- energy in many ways. This is easier on mate action in Boston signed by May- mate Action in Boston. This represents your wallets as well as on the environ- or Menino, the city plans to purchase ment, too. either hybrid or other alternative fuel On September 28 and 29, 2007, the vehicles if there is no reason to have City of Boston organized an event called strong power vehicles which a hybrid “Altwheels Alternative Transportation is not able to cover. They have already purchased about 20 hybrid vehicles out & Energy Festival.” This event celebrat- They also give subsidies to people who ed its fifth anniversary this year. The of the 500 vehicles the City of Boston [T]he City of Boston in- buy hybrid cars. Due to increasing oil owns. organizers introduced not only green prices, most countries that import oil transportation such as alternative pow- stalled green roof systems are experiencing hard times, so as stu- One more thing we do not have to er-train vehicles, alternative fuel cars, dents who don't have enough money, we miss is that the City of Boston has tak- and alternative trucks and buses, but on which vegetation was couldn't help being attracted to this car. en one more step to reduce emissions. suggested ways we can save energy in It is called Boston Clean Air CABS daily life such as using renewable ener- planted on roofs to re- Because of President Bush’s refusal project. The city gives a grant to taxi gy and recycling. In the green transpor- duce energy consump- to sign the Kyoto Protocol, his decision owners as well as taxi companies to as- tation section, environmentally oriented has given the impression that Amer- sist in buying hybrid cars as well as hy- companies such as Zipcar, Volkswagen, tion and storm water icans are not interested in reducing brid taxis that can be put into the first the City of Boston, and other companies greenhouse gases as they only attempt line at the Logan airport, which means exhibited their products and services as pollution, and naturally to increase their own profit all over that taxi drivers minimize waiting time well as the details of how those are good cool urban areas. the world. However, at the local lev- and get more customers. for the environment. In addition, in the el, Americans try to reduce greenhouse energy section, Walk Boston and the gases. In this event, the City of Boston Freedom Trail Player, and other groups had its own booth to introduce its effort that. When we got in, there was nothing to reduce greenhouse gases. There are exhibited their services which help save special about the car. However, when the environment. four major plans to reduce greenhouse she started the car, we started to admire gases: energy conservation, renewable When we were ready to go home, it. We couldn't hear any ignition sound energy, alternative fuels & technologies, we saw several hybrid 'Prius' cars, made or feel any vibration. The staff member and green buildings. by Toyota. A hybrid car, whose engine said that it was because of the special is both a fuel engine and battery, can de- technology of hybrids. When a hybrid According to the Sustainability Ac- crease fuel expenses and car exhaust, so car is started, the engine creates energy complishments Report 2007 issued by many cities encourage citizens to use it for the battery, and then when the bat- the City of Boston, in energy conserva- these days. It was developed about 10 tery gets enough energy, it translates tion the City of Boston installed green years ago and began to be mass-pro- into physical energy. Because of the ef- roof systems on which vegetation was duced a few years ago. As we were sur- ficient system, people can save about 1.7 planted on roofs to reduce energy con- prised by the silence of the electric mo- times the fuel and reduce pollution. She sumption and storm water pollution, torcycle's engine, we were also curious said Boston has tried to replace their old and naturally cool urban areas. In addi- about the car. We asked a staff member taxis to hybrid cars like Toyota Camry tion, the city completed the installation if we could try it out, and she let us do in order to improve their environment. of 25 combined heat and power units in

58 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 59 Japanese Cutting Edge Technology | Koji Sakaguchi The Countries of CELOP: A Crossword Puzzle | Koji Sakaguchi Semester BookClass Semester Book Class The emission of CO2 The New Generation Bullet Train, Type N700 in N700 is one tenth of that of its rival (Boeing ook at the picture beside this ar- 777). ticle. This is not an airplane, but L a train from Japan! Ever since The inside of the N700 1964, the world’s first and fastest railroad line was developed in Japan. The is more comfortable Shinkansen, a bullet train, has spurred 0’s (the oldest type of Shinkansen intro- than ever before. You Japan not only to support the Japanese duced in 1964) electric consumption is economy, but also to become the num- 100, the amount of the consumption for will never feel that you ber two country in the world. It is def- N700 is almost half, 51, although the initely a vital form of transportation in speed is up from 136 mph (220km/h) are in the train while Japan. to 168mph (270km/h). N700 is apt for riding because of its Japan still has been number one the new generation of transportation in quietness. in world class bullet train technologies environmental aspect. for about 40 years. This year, 2007, Ja- Inside of N700 is more comfort- pan Railway (JR) Central and West in- able than ever before. You will never feel troduced a new bullet train for the next that you are in the train while riding being to take care of you as if you are relax- generation called “Type N700”. The dif- cause of its quietness. You have your ing on a couch at home. ferences from previous types of Shink- own place. If you are a business per- When you visit Japan, you must ansen are new technology, greater ener- son, your seat is going to be your office. ride the Shinkansen. Missing the op- gy efficiency and new onboard services. There is an AC outlet and slightly big ta- portunity to ride the Shinkansen would N700 contains two major technol- ble to allow you to use your own laptop. be the same as not visiting Kyoto, the ogies: its front nose and tilting up sys- You can also connect to the internet via most historical city in Japan. Shinkan- tems. The face of N700, the front nose an onboard wireless network (this is in sen, especially, type N700 is one of the called “Aero Double Wing” is not for its the test phase right now, and the official areas where you can experience Japan smart design, but for achieving the max- service is going to be launched by spring as a technological country. Moreover, imum speed, ride quality and energy ef- 2009). You will never miss your business this way of using technology is now one ficiency. It is enough to say that is an in- connections even if you are on the train. more form of Japanese hospitality. If you want to take a rest, your seat is go-

tegration of Japanese technologies. Answers on page 114. One more new technology that N700 contains is a function of tilting up its body. Tilting up of one degree allows the trains to maintain 168 mph (270km/h) on the curve; even on a sharp curve (2500m radius curve) the train can maintain 155 mph (255km/ What is The Country of Each Capital? h). This function allows for a five min- ACROSS DOWN 28. KOWLOON ute reduction in travel time between To- 3. HANOI 1. BOGOTA 29. LUANDA 5. BEIJING 2. MADRID 30. LA PAZ kyo and Osaka even while increasing the 8. WASHINGTON D.C. 4. SAN SALVADOR number of stations. However, the pas- 10. SANTO DOMINGO 6. KABUL 12. ANKARA 7. DOHA sengers onboard can not notice that the 9. SEOUL 13. BERN Tips trains are tilted up one degree. 15. ABU DHABI 11. CARACAS 17. JERUSALEM 12. TUNIS 18. BRUSSELS 13. RIYADH 1.If the answer consists of two or The emission of CO2 in N700 20. ROME 14. MADINAT AL-KUWAIT three words, leave no blank spac- is one tenth of that of airplane (Boe- 22. ASUNCION 16. KUALA LUMPUR es when you fill out the answer. 26. TAIPEI 19. THE CITY OF AZTECAS ing 777). Its amount of electronic con- 27. VILNIUS 21. TRIPOLI 2.Some countries’ capitals are called 31. BEIRUT 23. TOKYO by an alternate name. sumption is also reduced. If the Type 32. BANGKOK 24. BRASILIA 33. PARIS 25. MOSCOW

60 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 61 Japanese Culture Reception hosted by Hosei University students JCR he Japanese Cultural Reception plishment. We were so happy about a lot of was presented by students from people coming and enjoying our reception. T HOSEI University on Novem- If you want to know more about Ja- ber 16th. We served some Japanese tra- pan, please come to Japan and see it with ditional food and home cooking. These your own eyes. We are proud of Japan were Curry Rice, Temaki-Sushi (Hand- that has great a culture. Finally, we re- rolled Sushi), Miso-soup, Oshiruko ally appreciate having a chance to intro- (boiled red beans with sugar and white duce our culture to you, and we thank dumplings) and green tea. I didn’t know you for your support. if these foods suited the foreigners, but I hope you enjoyed the exotic foods. Thank you for your cooperation in answering the questionnaires. Here are Also, we held some Japanese tradi- some of your comments: tional games. These included trying to wear Yukata (like a Kimono), Shateki (shooting game), Water Yo-Yo-, Quoits “Better than great!” (ring toss) and Calligraphy. I was glad “Lots of fun!” to see you enjoyed these games. “Thank you so much for all of your hard work!” At the latter half, we introduced “Festival was fantastic!” HOSEI University, Japanese educational “Moë!” curricula, Japanese historical places, popu- “Very good job!” lar cities, recent culture and traditional cul- “Wonderful!” ture by screen shows and fashion shows. “I really enjoyed it!” We prepared for this reception for a “I loved it!” long time, and we sometimes had difficul- “Awesome!” ties. That is why we got a sense of accom- “I love HOSEI University students!”

62 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 63 Movie Review: Why Did I Get Married | Min Jung Jun Movie Review: Lions for Lambs | Koji Sakaguchi Semester Book Class Semester Book Class

Director: Tyler Perry he movie title “Lions for Lambs” Cast: Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Jill comes from the poem about the Scott, Sharon Leal T British military in World War I Running Time: 118 Minutes made ironic by a German solider. This Genre: Comedy, Drama quote implies that, it means nothing if the top management (Lambs) are in- ★★★★ Rating: competent, although soldiers (lions) in the battle field are so brave. It also im- For everyone across all plies one more thing. It is a torment re- races, ages and genders flecting the current situation in Ameri- ca right now. his movie titled “Why Did I Get There is no answer for this mov- Married?” makes me ask myself, ie; however, the movie asks the audience T “Why am I getting married?” It what the war in Iraq and Afghanistan is is not an artificial story but a real, natu- for, what Americans are fighting for, and rience with marriage and relationships ral story about married life. what we are alive for. There are three sto- will be touched by at least one of the ry lines going on at the same time, in Af- Four married African-American characters. ghanistan, in Washington D.C. and in the professional couples gather in a Rocky This movie makes me think of the professor’s office in California University. Mountain resort in Colorado for their challenges and rewards that accompany annual vacation. While they spend some If you are wondering why Ameri- married life once again. Whether black time together, infidelity and secrets are cans still continue the war in Iraq and Af- or white, Asian or American, although revealed, and the friendly mood disap- ghanistan, you definitely should watch the culture is different, the thought pears. The crisis moment of their mar- this movie; otherwise, if you simply want about marriage and love might be al- riages is coming as four couples struggle to enjoy an action or romance movie, most the same. It crosses all races, ages you should not watch the movie. After with issues of love, betrayal and forgive- meaning of your life itself, but also about this movie and I highly recommend that and genders. watching this movie, it is certain that you ness. the current situation in America. I like all Americans should watch this movie. This is a movie for all men and will have questions not only about the There is a combination of humor, women, young and old, all couples and drama, and romance in this film. All of singles, in short for everyone. Whether the characters are believable and alive. you’re married or not, this movie will be Everyone who has had a personal expe- interesting as well as useful.

Movie Review: The Nightmare Before Christmas | Chiaki Shimizu Semester Book Class Movie Review: We Own the Night | Maria�� Del C. Medina & Murat Palaoglu Semester Book Class his movie is a kind of musical personalities. They like frightening some- animation movie. The author body and being frightened very much. he movie We Own the Night The story tells about how he gets of this movie is Timothy Wil- But, a popular person named the Pump- starring Joaquin Phoenix, Rob- very close to his family, and how he be- T liam Burton who is from the U.S. and kin King was tired of Halloween. One T ert Duvall, Eva Mendes, Mark comes a cop in NYPD. During the sto- is famous as a director. This movie was day, he arrived at “Christmas Town” by ac- Wahlberg, and Christopher Walken ry, he loses his brother in a murder, and made by using a special technique called cident. He was so attracted to the town is about a Russian-American guy who he learns that the murderer is a guy who stop motion animation. This movie has which had a totally different atmosphere works for a night club as a manager in deals drugs and often visits the night a fantasy and horror atmosphere, so its from his town. He tried to be Santa Claus New York City. He is surrounded by a club which he works for. style is out of the ordinary. I think it is and to perform Christmas. Can you imag- lot of people, most of whom are inter- Even though the acting and story- not too much to say that these images ine what kind of ending it came to? ested in his popularity because of his line were mediocre, with drama and ac- are artistic. Also, there are a lot of char- job. He used to have problems with his It is a funny and heart-warming sto- tion, the movie keeps you interested in acters who have unique personalities. ry. Moreover, I think this story suggests father and brother who are cops in the the story nonetheless, so that this makes but also attractive as an impressive sto- New York Police Department. A scene of this story is “Halloween difficulties in the adaptation to different the movie worth watching. Town”. The season in this town is Hallow- cultures and in the interests in the expe- ry. Let’s enjoy Halloween and Christmas een all year round. There are inhabitants rience of them. This movie is not only with “THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE who have strange appearances and strong wonderful as a work of artistic images CHRISTMAS”. 64 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 65 Movie Review: Dragon Wars | Haebareun Kim Theater Review: Blue Man Group | Haebareun Kim Semester Book Class Semester Book Class

ragon-war” (D-war). If you’ve Its story line was not organic and A Special Day with Blue Man Group heard about this movie, you some actors’ and actresses’ performances D could feel different from oth- and dialogues were very strange for me er Hollywood science fiction movies. If even though I was not a native speak- efore I came to Boston, I heard you were from a Western culture, the er. However, its computer graphics were about Blue Man Group in Korea. dragon’s figure would be different, and really awesome. There was no shortage B They were sometimes broadcast you might feel unfamiliar with the Ko- even compared to ‘Transformer’. If di- and advertised by Intel Co. So I wanted rean legend in the movie. rector Hyoungrea Sim makes another to watch their show ever since I came to Boston; however, I didn’t have a chance Yes, this is a new genre science fic- movie, only the story line will matter, I to see them for ten months. Fortunate- tion movie from Korea. “D-war” is the think. In addition, I expect this mov- ly, I could get a free ticket from CELOP first Korean movie to be released on ie will be a cornerstone of Korean sci fi and go to the Charles Playhouse with I was surprised by the over 600 screens nationwide in the U.S. movies. my classmate, EM. So, it is true that I also looked forward quality of this Ameri- to the movie before its release as a Ko- Before entering the theatre, we took can performance. Indeed, rean movie. Did I have so much expec- some pictures in front of it with the help tation? However, after watching it, I of a kind staff member. With good feel- they were silent revolu- couldn’t help despairing a little. ings, EM and I entered. Before the be- tionaries in this society. ginning of the show, they gave us a ban- dage and got us to bind it around our heads. In addition, funny introductions let paper rolls. From the beginning to on electronic signs made me laugh and the end of show, the Blue Men tried to look forward to their show. make us aware of each individual character by performing with us. As a mem- With the sound of beating drums, ber of the audience, I was an indepen- the show began, and I began to fall into dent, disconnected being. However, the the show. Although the Blue Men’s fac- Blue Men tried to communicate with es always looked so serious, they looked us and become something special to us. Theater Review: Sweeney Todd | Maria Del C. Medina, Murat Palaoglu like they really enjoyed their show and Semester Book Class Even though I was thankful to them, af- tried to make their audience enjoy it. ter the show, they contacted the whole An Amazing Musical pies. The reason he became a serial kill- Sometimes they called on an audi- audience again, and they wanted to say, er is that he was seeking revenge for the ence member and showed their wit— “You are not alone. I’ve been with you,” death of his wife while looking for his it looked a little bit rude, but the audi- like Michael Jackson’s song, even though aybe we could not watch the daughter. ence and the others looked as if they they didn’t use their voices. Red Sox game in the World liked their performance including me. One of the things that impressed us While returning home, I was sur- Series that night, but we In the end, the Blue Men let the audi- M was the expression of the story which prised by the quality of this American they were silent revolutionaries in this felt very lucky to have the tickets from ence do the small work of unrolling toi- tells about serial murders but makes performance and thought that, indeed, society: Blue Man Group. CELOP to watch one of the most fa- people laugh. In fact, the most impres- mous and wonderful Broadway musical sive point was the performance of the shows. It was Thursday October 25th, actors and the composition of the music. when we arrived at the Colonial Theater It was amazing to watch the actors and in Boston. We were so excited about actresses sing, act and play their instru- the Broadway show. Newspapers, stu- ments in a very beautiful and charming dents and teachers where talking about way which made the performance per- this amazing show and how Broadway fect. brought it to a funny musical by using a dramatic, romantic and thrilling serial Even if we sometimes faced diffi- murder tale in England. culties in understanding the dialogue and conversations, the music, the sing- Thanks to the magnificent show, it The story is about a barber, a seri- ing and the great performance of every- was an amazing night filled with joy, ex- al killer, who uses a straight-edged razor one on the stage kept our attention and citement and fun for us! as a weapon to cut his victim’s throats. made those minutes unforgettable for He and his lover use the victim’s bod- us. ies to bake and sell very popular meat

66 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 67 Film Location Trip to Montauk | Min Jung Jun representatives of the Semester Book, Jazz Orchestra” on Target Stage; and tival, there were tables on which some Semester Book Class had the opportunity to see the perfor- thankfully “Mike Stern Band with Rich- food and souvenirs were being sold. mance of “The Conscious Band” and ard Bona” on Sovereign Stage. Having the great opportunity on a great ontauk, hard to pronounce, “Blues After Dark” on Global Stage; day, we were pleased to be there sharing was the place where I’d like The festival started at 12:00 p.m. “New England Conservatory Jazz Com- and ended at 6:00 p.m. During the fes- the magnificent atmosphere. M to visit sometime. When I posers Ensemble” and “Greg Hopkins said, “I went to Montauk,” most people asked me, “Where? Why?” The reason I went there is that Montauk is the set- ting of one of my favorite movies ‘Eter- nal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’. This film, directed by Michel Gondry, is about love and remembrance. Two main gettable. The trip to Montauk will be characters, Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clem- never erased from my memory. entine (Kate Winslet) meet in Montauk for the first time. Montauk, located in the east-end of Long Island, is a famous Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind place where many New Yorkers visit for Main Theme: You can erase some- their vacation. one from your mind. Getting them out Part 1. The end of the railroad: Mon- of your heart is another story. tauk Station The movie's title is taken from Alex- Clementine: Meet me in Montauk station to the town and beach by foot. ander Pope’s poem: “How happy is the The beach where summer vacation sea- blameless vestal's lot? / The world forget- Montauk station is the eastern- son has already passed was almost emp- ting, by the world forgot. / Eternal sun- A Special Place: Central Park in NYC | Ying-Jen “Alice” Chen most terminus station of the Long Is- ty. Only a few people were walking along shine of the spotless mind. / Each prayer land Rail Road. It takes about 3 hours the desolate beach. The ocean view from accepted and each wish resigned.” from Penn station in New York. The here are many types of places the cliff in the Shadmoor State park was that fascinate us in the world. I can meet lots of foreign- station was small and silent, not crowed fantastic. Sunset beach was also unfor- at all. There was the ‘DEAD END’ sign Movie Information T There are not any rules to indi- ers there. People are very at the end of the railroad. Travel Information cate why those places attract us. Prob- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ably something happened before at that kind to me. It is quite a Montauk (2004) place, or the place just manipulates our bit different from parks Part 2. Season passed, love passed: Train: LIRR(Long Island Rail Road) Directer: Michel Gondry emotions. A place that evokes my feeling Montauk station, every 2 hours on Montauk Beach strongly is Central Park in New York. weekends. Starring: Jim Carrey (Joel) Kate in my country. Joel: I can't remember anything without you Transfer in Jamaica or Babylon Winslet (Clementine), Kirsten Central Park is an artificial park in Fare: $29 (round trip, off peak) Dunst (Mary) New York City. It includes many kinds It took about 20 minutes from the of trees, lakes, animals and people. It also frequently because they would like to has beautiful hills, a well known muse- know about my dog. It makes me feel um, a large zoo, bright green grasslands, very energetic. idyllic lakes, typical playgrounds and an Central Park is a particular place. enormous artificial forest. It is the larg- forest, it becomes silent. People love to It lets me feel calm and peaceful. I can est artificial park in the United States. see the differences between the seasonal meet lots of foreigners there. People are Music Review: Jazz Festival | Chiaki Shimizu and Murat Palaoglu Semester Book Class People usually do many kinds of ex- changes in Central Park. very kind to me. It is quite a bit different ercises in the park. For instance, peo- from parks in my country. I can also see Central Park is a unique park. I go ple go jogging, running, rollerblading, many beautiful views in the park. For September 29, Boston creating the atmosphere as a guest. Jazz to New York once a month. I usually go swimming, etc. We can also see many example, once when I entered the park is often referred to be American’s only rollerblading when I go to Central Park. people walking dogs in the park. More- in the evening in summer, I saw lots of usic can color your world like original art form. This great music orig- People who are relaxing in the park are over, in spring, there are many kinds of fireflies within the forest. I was really flowers. Having the color of inated around the beginning of the 20th very friendly. Whenever I fall down on glamorous flowers, and the squirrels run surprised. It is not common to see them sadness, blues can change your century in African-American communi- the road while I am rollerblading, they M ties in and around New Orleans. around on the ground. In summer, peo- in the city. I feel amazed and pleasant. emotions as it did to all in the Jazz Fes- always help me out and encourage me to ple are sunbathing on the grasslands, and Central Park gives me lots of feelings. It tival on Sept. 29. Maybe you should be On the festival day, there were three go on. It really touches my heart deep- children are playing in the playground. really evokes my feelings profoundly. a Berklee grad to give a live performance, stages on which live performances were ly. I also walk my brother’s dog in the In fall, many maple trees turn red. Peo- but there were no obligations to share in taking place at the same time. We, as the park. I can see many kinds of dogs The writer is in Doreen Miller’s Aca� ple are picnicking under the trees. In walking around. People will talk to me demic and Professional Writing class winter, when the snow covers the whole

68 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 69 Restaurant Review: Paris Creperie | Min Jung Jun The restaurant’s exterior is wood- precise. The restaurant was relatively a little spicy and peppery. My opinion Semester Book Class en and decorated according to the tra- lonely, and according to my observation of the restaurant is not so bad, except in ditional Turkish architecture known as the restaurant’s regular customers are its service quality. I recommend this res- Paris Creperie the carving arts. The interior is decorat- people who live or work in its neighbor- taurant to CELOP students only for the ed in the style that is called “sark sofra- hood. It serves many various alcohol- taste of Turkish Cuisine, and for Turk- 278 Harvard Street, Brookline si”, one of the most popular restaurant ic drinks and liquors as well. The most ish CELOP students only when they 617-232-1770 designs in Turkey. There are many in- satisfaction thing was their dish por- miss their traditional food. In conclu- Weekdays 10:00–10:00 (Fri 11:00) teresting things inside, such as the tradi- tions. The portions are so big two peo- sion, the Family Restaurant isn’t a reli- tional musical instrument baglama and ple can become full easily. able place for eating regularly, and I gave Weekends 8:00–11:00 (Sun 10:00) circumcision clothes. The prices are rel- I ordered a classic meat food that it two stars. The Restaurant web site is Menu: Crepes, Smoothies, Coffee, atively high. Appetizers cost about $7, Chai known as mixed grill. That dish con- www.familyrestaurant.com entrees are approximately $15, desserts sists of various meat and grilled chick- around $4 and beverages are like $2. Prices: Cheap, Crepes $2.25–7.95, The softly melted parmesan cheese was en. It also includes rice, grilled toma- Smoothies $2.95–4.25 The service at the restaurant isn’t satis- especially great. But the slice of crepe to, pepper and a kind of sauce which is The writer is in Michael Feldman’s factory. The waiters are not polite and Business Core class. T: Green-C, Coolidge Corner, was a little bit thick. Bus 66 The Sweetest for Sweet-lovers For a drink, I tried Nutella Frozen Paris in Boston Hot Chocolate (14 oz $2.95, Nutel- f you’d like to taste a traditional la; the original hazelnut spread with Paris style crepe, you don’t have to a chocolaty taste, Skim milk, Non-fat I go to Paris. There is ‘Paris Crepe- wall, the menu is written on the black- frozen yogurt) with the crepe. It was rie’. Paris Creperie in Coolidge Corner board in detail. amazingly cool and yummy. Absolute- specializes in crepes from sweet to sa- ly sweet! When it was going down my vory. As well as crepes, its smoothies are throat, I felt happiness. The service was also famous. All about Crepes cool, too. Despite a busy situation, the staff was always smiley and polite. Paris Creperie is located near the Paris Creperie has a variety of crepes Coolidge Corner T station, between with a wide range of ingredients. I or- As a light meal, this crepe is really Walgreens and Upper Crust Pizza. It dered Chicken Parmesan Crepe ($6.25, nice, appropriate for lunch on weekdays. Restaurant Review: Hei La Moon Restaurant | Harry Gu is so small that it is easy to miss. This Parmesan cheese infused American, If you are tired of the same lunch every- place is tiny but cozy. There are only 8 Gruyere, Breaded chicken and Marina- day, I highly recommend it. For dessert, From the person in the suit who tables. So it’s almost always crowded ra sauce). It looked like a kind of simple it is also good. It is worth stopping by welcomed us at the door to the wait- with people. The decor is modern and wrap sandwich. After one bite, I couldn’t to drink a cup of Frozen Hot Chocolate. ers and waitresses in uniform, Hei La simple. The main color is black. Black stop eating. The warmly heated crepe Actually, many people order this to go. I’d Moon is quite different from those in- and white photos with a Paris theme are was delicious. All of the ingredients like to come here again and try a Nutella formal restaurants in Chinatown. It is on the walls. On part of the upper side mixed well and were not greasy at all. Banana Crepe and Hot Chocolate. Hei La Moon Restaurant ★★★★ 88 Beach Street, Boston. so enormous inside that there must be hundreds of tables in the restaurant’s huge room. This spacious room makes it perfect for serving Dim Sum. Restaurant Review: Family Restaurant | Mutlu Akin tudents often miss their home- town food when they study The décor inside is fairly Chinese S abroad. I’m not an exception to and traditional. Most of the tables are serves traditional Turkish food and also desserts called baklava, kadayif and oth- this rule, either. I’m always looking for- Family Restaurant ★★★★ white and roundish, and the whole back- well-known food such as pizza, ham- er Turkish desserts and Turkish bever- ward to eating Chinese food in China- ground color inside is red, which sym- burgers and pasta. On the Restaurant’s ages. The Family Restaurant also has 305 Washington Street town, ever since I came to Boston. Well, ily by taking the T Orange Line to Chi- bolizes happiness and fortune in Chi- menu, the food is sorted into cold ap- special breakfast and lunch menus. This Brookline there is a restaurant that can satisfy me. natown. na. There are two golden sculptures at petizers like hummus and stuffed grape restaurant is open on Sunday through It is a little known but outstanding res- the front wall, a dragon and a phoenix. Before we entered the front door, leaves, hot appetizers such as fried cal- Wednesday between 7am-10pm and taurant called Hei La Moon Restau- In China, these two legendary animals we saw a large yellow sign which had six amari, mucver and stuffed kofte, soups, on Thursday through Saturday between rant, which is located at 88 Beach Street symbolize great benediction and honor Chinese words in red on it. It meant Hei he restaurant I am going to in- pasta, seafood, kebabs such as iskender, 7am-11pm. It also has delivery ser- in Boston. It basically serves tradition- for a new couple. troduce is called Family Restau- adana kebap, lamb sisch, Turkish pizzas vice. The restaurant is located near the al Chinese food and Cantonese Dim La Moon Restaurant. From the elegant There are actually two menus at Hei rant. It is located at 305 Wash- called lahmacun and pide , salads such Brookline Village train station on green Sum. It is open daily from 8:30 am to sign, it was not hard to imagine how im- T posing the inside décor would be. La Moon, one is mainly for lunch and ington Street, Brookline. It usually as Caesar, Greek and tuna, side orders, D line. 11:00 pm. People can reach there eas-

70 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 71 dinner meals, the other one basically is classmates and friends, not only because Restaurant Review: Warren Towers | Koji Sakaguchi for Dim Sum. There are thirty-three of its great taste but also its cheap prices. kinds of Dim Sum on the menu. There I think it costs only about $10 for peo- are some famous ones like Shark fin ple to have a wonderful lunch with Dim es in normal restaurants. This is one of the new ways to en- Warren Towers ★★★★ dumpling, pork shiu mai, Cheung Foon, Sum. So, what are you still waiting for? Convenience in campus dining halls joy the campus dining halls. Although and Chicken feet. The price of each kind If I have to rate this restaurant I will rate 700 Commonwealth Ave., is just a common factor that every cam- no cash changes hands, BU students pay about 10 dollars for every meal. It is up of Dim Sum varies from $1.50 to $3.50, it as a Four Star Restaurant, which is to Boston pus dining hall has. The priority con- but the portion of each dish is so small die for! cerns for students are, of course, a menu to you to decide if it is worth it or not. I am sure it is worth it for a big eater. that it can only serve three people. The writer is in Michael Feldman’s and taste. In Warren Towers, they serve The service satisfied me. A waiter Business Core Class. hat is a place to which ev- various types of food such as two kinds In my opinion, whatever our com- will serve a kettle of Chinese tea right ery college student who lives of soup, more than three kinds of piz- plaints about the dining halls, it is after the guests are seated. Some of W in campus housing has to go za, one grill, Vegan, “Impinger”, Rotis- enough to say that the dining halls are the waitresses will push a special “Dim every day, other than classrooms? Of serie, Range, Burritos, Deli and finally convenient. Even though you don’t like Sum Serving” cart around the restau- course, the answer is a dining hall. Gen- many kinds of dessert. They are served the food in the dining halls if you have rant room to serve the Dim Sum. When erally speaking, campus dining halls via self-service. no time to go to a restaurant or call for they are moving around, they will intro- hardly have good reputations. Not only Once you get into the dining hall af- delivery food, the campus dining hall duce the Dim Sum to clients for each ta- domestic students but international stu- ter swiping your BU card at the gate, you is always standing close by with a little ble and will ask them whether they need dents suffer from the taste of food served can eat as much as you like. Some foods smile. That is the campus dining hall at any food. How considerate the service in dining halls. However, it is just a ste- are cooked in front of you, and you can Warren Towers. is! Recipe | Maria Medina Mendoza reotype. Semester Book Class place an order for your favorite ingredi- The restaurant was very crowded I have prepared some facts from ents. Because of heavily depending on The writer is in�� Michael Feldman’s when we reached it most of the tables campus dining halls that you can use self service, it is hard to evaluate its ser- Business Core Class. were full. Most of the guests were Chi- as a means of measurement today. You vice quality. However, most of the cooks and workers are quite friendly and hard nese people and a small portion was for- CHILAQUILES can decide whether campus dining halls eigners. There was no music or TV on SINALOENSES nowadays are still good or bad after working. Although I don’t have to tip in the restaurant, possibly because Chi- reading this. them, I would like to cheer them on. Fi- nese people like to chat loudly when nally, the atmosphere in the dining hall First of all, Warren Towers is the they are eating Dim Sum. is warm, and it’s a nice place to have a The name chilaquiles is derived biggest dining hall among the Boston meal with some friends. I ordered about ten kinds of Dim from the word chil-a-quilitl which University dining halls, according to its Sum, but today I just want to men- means “herbs or greens in chili website. It is located in a quite good lo- I ate pizza, french fries, rotisserie broth” (in Nahuatl) or “a broken-up chicken and ice cream for dessert. To tion two of them because they are real- old, sombrero”. cation, one of the biggest residence halls ly incredibly delicious. The first one is at the center of the campus. The op- my surprise, despite its greasy and un- As with most dishes there are re- appetizing look, they tasted good. In shrimp dumpling. Obviously, it is made gional versions. In Sinaloa, Mexi- eration hours are also convenient. On of shrimp and flour, but the flour is ab- co the chilaquiles are prepared with weekdays, it opens at 7 a.m. and stays fact, sometimes some foods are cooked and seasoned too much. It depends on normal because of its transparency. The a red sauce. It can be served with Procedure open through 12 a.m. midnight serving shrimp is encased by crystal flour and eggs or chicken. breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Late Nite the day. Only God knows today’s sea- can be seen clearly. It tasted very fresh Cut the tortillas into quarter sec- Café. It is hard to see those convenienc- soning. tions. Put them to fry in a pan and palatable. The other great dish is with the oil. Fry and drain. called chicken feet. It is one of the most Put 2 cups of water to boil and famous Dim Sum for the Cantonese. Ingredients add the chiles anchos, garlic It is made of steamed chicken feet and and salt for 5 min. 18 tortillas Take a blender and put the chil- some red sauces which turn the chick- 6 red chiles anchos es in with the water and mash en feet red. Each dish only has three 1/4 chopped onion them until a smooth sauce. pairs of chicken feet. It was really tasty, 1 clove of garlic Put in a pan a tablespoon of oil 1 cup of grated queso añejo (Ro- and fry the onion, and then though some of my friends were too mano cheese or aged ricotta add the fried tortillas. Cover scared to eat it. may be substituted) all with the sauce and top with 1/2 cup of oil grated cheese. Leave it for 2 Hei La Moon Restaurant is real- teaspoon of salt minutes until it begins to boil. ly amazing. Each dish I tried was great 1/3 grams of oregano Put on a platter and serve hot. enough to say perfect. Eating in Hei La Moon Restaurant made me feel like eating in China because the food there was really delicious. 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foods that are delicious and healthful. If you don’t know how to do it joyfully, The Boston Vegetarian Food Festival there is a three-step way to go vegetarian. First, think of three vegetarian meals o you want to eat healthier? that you already enjoy. Second, think of Of course! It is only common three recipes that you prepare regularly sense to get balanced nutrition that can easily be adapted to a vegetarian D menu. Third, check out some vegetarian and eat organic foods. But even though we understand the importance of eating cookbooks from the library and experi- healthier, many people still have no idea ment with the recipes that are delicious about how to do it. If you are the person and easy to make. After that, coming up who wants to know healthier concepts, with vegetarian options becomes easier. the Annual Boston Vegetarian Food Besides, many people begin a vege- Festival is the best way to learn about tarian diet just because that want to con- healthy food easily. trol or lose weight, but they might start The 12th Annual Boston Vege- out wrong. There is a simple rule to tarian Food Festival on Oct. 20, 2007 achieve and maintain a healthy weight: was held in Reggie Lewis Athletic Cen- cut out the foods that are high in fat and ter. More than one hundred stalls were devoid of fiber, and increase the foods there to show the food and life style of that are low in fat and full of fiber. In healthy ways. On the second floor, there addition, the idea that carbohydrate- are seven lectures of all kinds of healthy rich foods are fattening has became an topics discussing why and how to mas- old myth. It is very inefficient for the ter a better way to eat. For instance, Dr. body to store the energy of carbohy- Michael Gorger used easy examples and drates as body fat. humorous speeches to explain the nutri- Additionally, a diet without meat tion which people need and help the au- and eggs doesn’t mean nutritionally im- dience memorize efficiently. balanced. You should use some replac- The Vegetarian Food Festival an- ers available. For example, tofu can be nounced that choosing vegetarian op- used to reduce or eliminate eggs in bak- tions over meat, eggs, poultry, and dairy ing as well as in sauces and dessert reci- products is one of the best things we can pes. You could also use some fruits such do for ourselves, the environment, and as banana and peaches to replace eggs for animals. It can also reduce the risk while baking. Moreover, baked tofu of a broad range of health concerns such chunks could be used instead of cheese, as heart disease, blood pressure prob- soymilk instead of milk, and silken tofu lems, cancer, and so on. Therefore, the instead of cream. Those all help you de- exhibition not only showed vegetarian velop good eating habits. foods, furthermore, they also tried to To sum up, the best diet hab- make you realize the life style of vegetar- it is a high-complex carbohydrate, low- ians. Many stalls exhibited the warnings fat, dairy-free, and meatless. Vegetar- of the potential health risks of an animal ians have been reported to have lower diet and methods of building a vegetar- body mass indices than nonvegetarians. ian environment. Transitioning to vegetarian eating can Some people may think that vege- take as little as a day or as long as you tarian foods definitely mean boring or need, no matter whatever you do it to vapid foods. Actually, a vegetarian menu help animals, the environment, or, your- not is just only a powerful and pleasur- self. Want to know more? Then don’t able way to achieve good health, but it miss the next Annual Boston Vegetari- also can be a wide variety of satisfying an Food Festival!

74 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 75 Similarities and Differences in Three Cultures since he was born and until the civil alcohol in the United States because he | Maria del C. Medina, Murat Palaoglu, and Koji Sakaguchi ‘When I am at home, I war broke out. He moved to and lived is under 21 at the moment. Semester Book Class in Portugal, which is a former colonial He misses his regular life style in his live the Asian culture, country of Angola. s international students, we, stu- common with international students. tality. “When I make coffee every morn- country where he spoke Portuguese and dents from Turkey, Japan and It is usually called “the homesickness” ing here in The United States, I like to but when I go out, I live I asked several questions about cul- watched soccer games on TV. Soccer A Mexico are curious about other symptom. Razan, as other students; do it for every one who is living with me. the European culture.’ tural differences between his countries, is not so popular in the United States cultural differences around the world, so missed her family, good food, and going In my country hospitality is very im- Angola and Portugal, and the Unit- compared to American football, base- we decided to interview three students to places she used to go in Kuwait with portant. American culture is different. ed States. He told me that Americans ball or basketball. Although there is a from different continents. These coun- her friends. “Sometimes I miss driving When my American roommate makes are sometimes impersonal, and it makes professional soccer league, we rarely see tries are Kuwait, Belgium and Angola. my car and going anywhere.” coffee, it is always one cup on the table- gun in the United States, but they can- him confused. For instance, one day, he soccer games on TV. I read a news ar- Who would like to know how cultural hers.” We all think that some things we not have alcohol until they are 21. talked to a guy about something. He be- ticle, and it mentioned that soccer has lieved that they got along well, but the become more popular than ever before; differences can make a contrast or differ- do in our cultural tradition are common Minh mentioned that he respects next day, the same guy walked right past however, it still takes time to become ence between our countries and Ameri- American cultural hab- for everyone, but the reality is that we all all cultures including American culture, him as if he did not know him. Some- popular in the United States. ca? have different ways of thinking because until they affect others’ lives. The only thing like this would never happen in ei- its can confuse or cause of the way we grew up and the tradition complaint he made about American cul- Korea is going to be his first desti- ther Angola or Portugal. a problem for people from our own countries. ture was about the eating habits which nation on his next trip. Since he started he thinks are unhealthy. His social life has been changed studying at CELOP, he has made a lot of Interview of Razan Al-Ben Ali greatly by American systems. Here in friends from all over the world. He has from other countries. ‘I When he thinks about music, which the United States, there are very strict a lot of Korean friends. They even took Kuwait is a passion for him and his family, he got used to it; now I see Interview of Dat Minh Pham regulations for people under 21 years him to Korean restaurant. By being feels homesick. Considering his experi- Times have changed for women. It old. He had been going to clubs in Por- stimulated by Koreans, he has become the difference between Belgium ences at CELOP, he thinks that Euro- is very interesting to see how women at tugal since he was 14 years old. Howev- interested in Korean culture. Korea is a pean culture is very familiar to him, and present are taking an important role in It was obvious for us to pick up this er, he is not able to go to a club or drink must for his next travel destination! the girls in Kuwait and Venezuela and Mexico are the coun- the society, playing important roles in guy for an interview about cultures. You tries which he wants to see. areas like business, politics and family. myself, in terms of pro- will see why we thought like that when Starting a professional career was almost fessional thinking and you are finished reading. He was born When he was asked if he ever had Notable Events of the Semester impossible a few years ago for wom- in 1986 in Brussels, Belgium. Both his an embarrassing experience because en; especially in countries where wom- independent life.’ parents are half Vietnamese and half of cultural differences, he said that as en have taken part in the society later Chinese, so genetically he is half Viet- most of the Europeans, he is used to At Boston University in this decade. The Middle East is one namese and half Chinese. Also, he is kissing people when they meet. But, of them and Razan Al-Ben Ali is one of Students from many countries are European because he is from Belgium. when he tried to kiss a girl from anoth- Surging student enrollment at CELOP! er culture just to say hello, he was em- those women. She is a successful profes- enjoying CELOP. They have other ways They speak Chinese at home. Hav- barrassed to see the girl very surprised sional lawyer from the Middle East and of thinking and cultural differences from ing most of his relatives in Vietnam, he In Boston and uncomfortable. an advanced student at CELOP where which Razan finds small similarities to goes to Vietnam once a year. Being be- Red Sox win baseball World Series again! she has a mandatory scholarship and her own culture. Besides, something tween all these cultures has helped him It was very interesting for us to is improving her professional skills in a she would like to do in the future after to learn Cantonese, Chinese, Vietnam- meet this kind and skillful guy who is Patriots (football) are the only unbeaten team in country. country where culture and life style are CELOP is to visit South Africa. She ese, French and Dutch. Now, he wants including different cultures in his life Weather service predicting a warmer-than-average winter. far different from her own. thinks that Africa is a country with a lot to improve his English at CELOP. and coordinating all of their facets in of variety and fantastic places to know. such a good way. American cultural habits can con- After we had learned about all of In the United States fuse or cause a problem for people from One of the things that has happen to these relations about his roots, we asked other countries. However, for Razan, Razan because of the cultural difference him where he felt he is from. He said, 2008 presidential candidates campaign and debate. who used to live in United States for sev- here in CELOP was a simple shake of “It’s hard to explain where I am from! I Large wildfires in California fires, severe drought in the en years with her family when she was a hands. “In our culture, we shake hands had a European education at school, as Interview of Antonio Fernandes Southeast. kid, American habits and culture do not only among the same gender. I feel con- well an Asian education at home. When dos Santos affect her life. “I got used to it; now I see fused when I shake hands with males in I am at home, I live the Asian culture, Angola Around the World the difference between the girls in Ku- the United States. We never touch oth- but when I go out, I live the European wait and myself, in terms of professional ers of different genders.” For most oth- culture.” Antonio Fernandes dos Santos Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and the thinking and independent life. I think it er countries hand shakes is pretty com- is from Angola. I met him in Bak- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change shared When we had asked him what the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize for their work promoting is because of the time I lived in the Unit- mon, but not for Razan’s culture; and it ing Class, and he is probably my first American habits confused him or drove awareness of global warming. ed States.” is why culture makes a difference. friend from Africa. He is always him crazy, he at first said that it was nor- friendly to everyone. He came to the Researchers in Japan and the U.S. developed a process to Sometimes every student who is far Another observation that Razan mal for him to face a different culture. United States to study Entrepreneur- create stem cells from adult human skin cells, so that away from home, family and friends gets has seen in cultural differences between Afterwards, he added that it confused ship at Boston University. future stem cell research may not need to use embryonic nostalgic and depressed. This is very Americans and other countries is hospi- him that people who are 18 can have a cells at all. He lived in Angola for five years

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Sleeping in the lobby. You can’t tell me that’s comfortable. Glamour on Comm. Ave.

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What is the CELOP Short Story Reading Group? Wicked Spring 2007 Short Story Club stories Sweeney Todd Once a week (Thursdays at 4:00), students meet to discuss by Frank Stockton Mamma Mia! the assigned story. Every week we read a different author and The Lady or the Tiger Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker try to have a variety of topics and genres so there is something Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway Blue Man Group for everyone! This semester we are going to read satires, mys- The Great Automatic Grammatizator by Roald Dahl teries, romances and more! Students discuss the stories, learn new vocabulary and watch accompanying movies. Some of The Red-Headed Leagueby Sir Arthur Conan Doyle the authors we are going to read are Shirley Jackson, Ernest The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs Hemingway and Dorothy Parker. Each session begins with The Lottery by Shirley Jackson student questions about vocabulary, followed by a discussion Slang Lessons with Anna Belew, CELOP student worker of the story, and ending with some type of activity. For exam- To Build A Fire by Jack London ple, after reading “The Red-headed League” (a Sherlock Hol- Killings by Andre Dubus mes Mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) students will be “Basic Slang” given their own short mysteries to solve. Every student who “Daily Life” solves the case will win a prize! “Party Time” “Dating” “Survival Slang” Free Friday Movies

The Free Friday Movies provide students with a fun way to Movies Shown in Fall 2007 relax after a week of studying hard in their classes. Popular Catch & Release Cooking/Baking Lessons with Molly Moench, CELOP Volunteer movies are shown (with subtitles) to help CELOP students The Queen practice their English skills while learning about American Stomp the Yard culture through film. It is a great way for students to increase Fantastic 4: Silver Surfer Banana Bread their vocabulary and improve their listening skills! All stu- Fever Pitch Shaun of the Dead Mexican Food dents in all levels are welcome to enjoy the movies and free re- The Wizard of Oz Muffins freshments every Friday! We are Marshall Shrek the Third Pizza SpiderMan 3 Brownies Christmas Cookies

Other CELOP-organized Events

Game Night CELOP Fun and Games in the Lobby Conversation Partner Program What is Game Night? Students particularly enjoyed play- one to a lively game. Old Town Trolley Tour of Boston Special thanks to BU and CELOP volunteers: ing the game of coordination, Jenga; the Several times during the semester, an Overall the activity was a great suc- Museum of Fine Arts Trip They all came to the club several times and card game, Uno; and the challenge of helped students with vocabulary, comprehen- enthusiastic group of CELOP students cess since it reminded all of the students finding as many words as possible in the BU Scavenger Hunt sion, discussion, and games. and staff gathered after afternoon elec- of the great variety of board games avail- game of Boggle. At least one of the stu- College and University Fair tive classes for “CELOP Game Night” to able at CELOP and gave everyone a dents enjoyed the event so much that he play a few board games, chat with each chance to relax and get to know each Halloween Costume Contest became a huge fan of Uno and was ready other and share snacks. other outside of the classroom. at any time of the day to challenge some- Japanese Cultural Reception —Jenn Kay Fields

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110 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 111 Do you have plans for next semester?

Stay in To sign up, visit the front desk for a continuing Boston student application and study Programs offered: • Super-Intensive English (25 hours per week) at CELOP. • Intensive English (20 hours per week)

Concentrations offered: • English Language and Culture • English for Academic Purposes • International Business English • English for Science and Technology

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CENTER FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE inge —Sayed M. Al-Mousawi, AND ORIENTATION PROGRAMS S from Kuwait 890 Commonwealth Avenue, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02215 Tel:617.353.4870 [email protected] egg r Gregg Singer’s Class - Abdullah Almunajem, Jongho Chun, Ali Al Heji, Myungkyo Jung, Hyungjun Kwon, Yuhui Liu, Hiroaki Murata, Miki Nonaka, Pirakorn Miki Nonaka, Hiroaki Murata, Liu, Yuhui Hyungjun Kwon, Jung, Myungkyo Al Heji, Ali Jongho Chun, Almunajem, Abdullah Class - Gregg Singer’s Weng Wan-Ling Tsao, Feng Wei Tongbaiyai, G

112 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 113 aculty all taff F | F 2007 S Carl Susan Kelley Rosenblum Assistant Director, Miriam Miller Lesley Admin & Finance Foreign Student Advisor Alex Oliveira Andrews Amelia Onorato Lab Assistant Kim Perkins Joe Pettigrew Carol Pineiro Jenn Kay Liz Suzanne Pirlo Fields Salazar Lisa Pontoppidan Barbara Student Life Coordinator Senior Admissions Coordinator Mahtab Rezvani Bliss Chris Richardson Adrianne Saltz Kim Dee Scanlan Beqari Melissa Gregg Singer Brown abriella Admissions Manager Nora Smith G Senior Program Pam Steeves Campozano Coordinator Mark Stepner Senior Staff Coordinator, Chris Antonellis Gina Giamei Academic Programs Jamie Beaton Jim Kaplan Imelda Stoffregen Susan Berry John Kopec Mary Sullivan Helen Shelley Bertolino George Krikorian Olivia Szabo Reynolds Joyce Tanner Business argot Michal Biletzki Jacquie Lo Conte Manager M Barbara Bliss Gennell Lockwood Sheri Taub John Valdivia Marc Bloom Beata Lozinski Maria Tomeho-Palermino de Szendeffy Director of CELOP Lynn Bonesteel Lori Lubeski Ramon Valenzuela Director of Educational Eva Ververides Technology Helen Boos Dorothy Lynde Bruce Jill Brand Bob Maguire Susan Vik Rindler Linda Wilkins Lucy Bunning Irene Maksymjuk Associate Director, Patrick Cassidy Barbara Miller Ellen Yaniv Academic Programs Hakan Rudy Seber Nancy Centers Doreen Miller Judy Ron Clark Margo Miller For e-mail addresses of faculty, go to the About > Faculty Di Leo Technology section of the CELOP web site: www.bu.edu/celop Coordinator Betty D’Angelo Academic Advisor Judith Dan Marsha Dean Peter Renée Delatizky Schilling Jeff DiIuglio Marketing Manager Thaveewong Shirley Dan DiPierro Chotemaneenophan Jennifer Yeh “Ex” Margo Downey Duclos Sammi Eckstut Academic Programs Neil Pary Fassihi Coordinator Kao Melissa Feldman Michael Feldman Beth Fincke Alex Grace Valdivia Jaime Jung Shelley Fishman S tudent Workers Villa Cynthia Flamm Anna Christine Margo Friedman Bellew Goodwin

114 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 115 You have 60 days after the last day of What Can I do after Fall 2007? class to complete these procedures! CELOP December 7, 2007 + 60 days = February 5, 2008 Ambassadors Abroad

Each semester, CELOP looks for students who would like to When making plans after the Fall 2007 session, you must remember some important details and participate in the Ambassadors Abroad Program. If you are a for- procedures related to your visa and SEVIS I-20. Here are answers to your most urgent questions: mer student and would like to be a source of information for people thinking about coming here to study English, consider volunteering to be a CELOP Ambassador. We will put your name and a brief introduction that you write I am returning to CELOP. What should I do? about yourself on the CELOP website. Potential students will be able to e-mail you Complete the following steps AS SOON AS POSSIBLE: their questions about CELOP directly, via your own e-mail address or, if you pre- • You must complete a Spring 2008 Continuing Student Application form. fer, they can send them to you at [email protected] and we’ll forward them to you. • Make sure that your passport is valid at least 6 months into the future. Some CELOP Ambassadors get together with other CELOP Alumni back home. • If you will exit the U.S. after the Fall semester and you plan to continue at CELOP for the next session, You can invite potential students to attend these get-togethers so they can find make sure that your F-1 visa is still valid and that you have a valid signature from Susan Rosenblum out from all of you what it’s like to study at CELOP and live in Boston. (Office 244) on page 3 of your SEVIS I-20. 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- I am leaving CELOP and transferring to another school.What should I do? mail me. This kind of network can be useful to all of us and fun as well! 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 Judy Di Leo, Academic Advisor 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 7, 2007 when the Fall 2007 semester 0ffice #242, [email protected] 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 August. 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 in 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 5, 2008), 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 Answers to Countries of the school you are attending, you will be violating your F-1 immigration status. Please note that CELOP Crossword Puzzle CELOP will report you to SEVIS as having completed your program on December 7, 2007. (from p. 61) 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 Spring 2008!

116 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 117 Visit CELOP and the MLL on the web www.bu.edu/celop www.bu.edu/celop/mll

118 CELOP Semester Book | Fall 2007 CELOP Turks enjoying some futbol on the plasma screen in the lobby.

Don’t forget to pick up the Fall 2007 CELOP Semester Book DVD at the Front Desk ($1).

The DVD includes • Compilation of video from CELOP events: Registration, Orientation, parties, classes, etc. • A selection of Original color pictures submitted to the Semester Book, including class pictures.

Study English at the Boston University Center for English Language and Orientation Programs tel: 617.353.4870 • fax: 617.353.6195 • e-mail: [email protected] • web: www.bu.edu/celop • 890 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215 USA