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Another good idea is Australia, and certain foreign lan- Staff Writer to talk to students that have taken guage speaking country programs The International Programs Com- advantage of study abroad programs can be found where it is not required mittee sponsored a study abroad in the past, as well as the interna- that you know how to speak the lan- symposium last Tuesday. The com- tional students attending Rose. Right guage. For example, some foreign mittee included professors in the for- now, students are attending from universities offer classes in English, eign language fields, and director of China, India, Mexico, Argentina, or certain internships can be found the committee, Karen DeGrange. Singapore, etc. that do not require that you speak the The group introduced possible study Advisors and department heads native language. abroad options available to students are also valuable sources of informa- Andreas Michel spoke about that are interested in exploring the tion. They can discuss transfer cred- study abroad opportunities in Ger- culture and possibly language of a its, courses to take, and the best time many. Summer internships are avail- foreign country. to go. These things should be taken able, including those where you do DeGrange began the discussion care of well before you apply for a not need to be able to speak German. by reviewing the kinds of questions program. Also, students should fill Specifically, there is an exchange interested students should ask when out necessary credit transfer infor- between Rose-Hulman Ventures considering to study abroad. Many mation before beginning any pro- and the University of Stuttgart of the questions are common sense. gram. To find out answers about Fraunhofer, where their program last Where do you want to go? What do financial aid and current scholar- three to four months in the summer you want to do? Do you want to go ships, contact Melinda Middleton and does not require the ability to for the summer or during the school from the financial aid office to see speak German. Also, several univer- year? Other questions are a little how study abroad could affect any sities have undergraduate and gradu- trickier. Will the credits transfer? of these. ate courses available in English. Will you graduate on time or be set Finding a study abroad program For those students who are inter- back? Can you afford it? Planning is was another important aspect of the ested in the language, summer lan- essential for a study abroad pro- symposium. Students are not limited guage study abroad programs are gram. to the programs offered through available as well as a junior-year Students were also encouraged to Rose-Hulman. Several students in abroad, which includes all junior- talk to a variety of people to assist in the past have found programs online level courses and is available in Stut- the decision making progress and sponsored by other American uni- tgart or Magdeburg, Germany. All answer any questions they might versities, or even applied to foreign the credits from this program are have. Interested students should talk universities directly. Students inter- accepted at Rose and cover the to their professors, especially for- ested in study abroad do not neces- entire junior year. sarily have to look into foreign Courtesy of Rose-Hulman eign language professors since most Continued on page 3... Explorer Blake Taylor, a middle school student from Linton, study abroad programs focus on and language programs, several students Indiana, studying a Moonwalker II robot kit. each other, at which point they Lambda Chi Alpha holds Christmas Party Chris Scribner turn around and repeat the pro- Staff Writer cess. for underprivileged kids The Rose-Hulman Explore At the end of the second Engineering program recently night, two Sumo robots and Andrew Morin two MoonWalker II were com- held an activity for area middle Guest Writer and high school students to pleted. The MoonWalker II's Last Saturday, twenty two chil- construct robots and pit them raced while explorers clapped along side them, stimulating dren from Ryves Hall Youth Cen- in competition. Explorers ter enjoyed candy, games, and spent the nights of December their audio sensors. presents as part of Lambda Chi 3rd and December 10th con- The two completed Sumo robots were pitted against Alpha's annual Christmas Party. structing either a MoonWalker The children, whose ages ranged II or Sumo robot. each other in a ramming from 5 to 12, smiled joyfully as Explorers constructed the match. The purpose of the Explore they sat on Santa's lap and robots in the ECE circuit labs opened gifts handpicked just for using resources in the equip- Engineering program is to them. ment room when necessary. excite area students about the possibilities a future in sci- For the past thirty-plus years, The MoonWalker II robot the men of the Rose-Hulman features light and sound sen- ence and technology. Each chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha sors. The robot is controlled department at Rose-Hulman has participated in some sort of have been inviting underprivi- Courtesy of Lambda Chi Alpha through inputs to its light and leged children from the Terre sound sensors. The robot has activity for the program. Inter- chased each other around the wards, the students watched as Haute area to celebrate the holi- four legs, two of which provide ested students gather house. They also joined in on a the children played happily with bimonthly to participate in the day season at their chapter house. game of musical chairs and their new toys, confident that propulsion powered by a crank This year, the party was held with shaft. The MoonWalker II is fun and mentally stimulating enjoyed cookies, candy canes, they had been able to give a bit of the help of the Indiana State Uni- more difficult to construct than activities. All of the students and punch while telling jokes and Christmas cheer to a group of are local, but some are home- versity chapter of Delta Gamma stories with everyone. children who otherwise might not the Sumo robot. sorority. Members of both chap- Primarily, sixth and seventh schooled. Often Rose-Hulman As soon as the name Santa was have had the chance. ters purchased and wrapped gifts grade students built Sumo students are involved with the mentioned, the children made a Ryves Hall is a no-cost daycare project meetings. for the children, ranging from mad dash for the Christmas tree, center located in Terre Haute that robots. The Sumo features a Barbie dolls to toy cars. The sturdy frame complete with a Upcoming Explore Engi- where all of the presents sat wait- provides after school care to local children arrived at the house on treaded tank-like wheel sys- neering meetings in the month ing for them. Santa's helper had children. Volunteers are needed of January include a K'nex Saturday and immediately began to restrain kids and make sure all year round to help with pro- tem. Infrared systems search playing with the students, laugh- for other Sumo robots in the bridge building session and a they waited their turn while Santa grams, ranging from computer ing and screaming as they tackled area. Once a target has been Delta Dart Airplane Flying sat each child on his lap and education to bicycle repair to the "big kids" in the leaves and acquired, the robots charge at Contest. handed them their present. After- hanging out with the kids. ENTERTAINMENT OPINIONS SPORTS FLIPSIDE WEATHER WATCH FRIDAY True Romance a must Has pop culture Rose-Hulman women Where did you say we Light Rain/ Hi 41- Lo 32 see for Tarantino fans popped? basketball victorious were going today? SATURDAY Pages 4 & 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Partly Cloudy / Hi 45 - Lo 32 Information courtesy The Weather Channel The Rose Thorn Page 2 EVENTS Friday, December 13, 2002 13 14 COMMUNITY College Bowl Competition CALENDAR 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ARAMARK Holiday break Student Christmas begins after last Dinner class 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Chirstmas Eve Christmas Day Attention!! The Rose Thorn is in need of researchers, writers, photographers, or anyone willing to help with this weekly paper.