I Interview with Rafael Scarnati, a student from Mexico by Ashley Hurst Q: Did you look at any colleges! in Mexico? A: "Yes, I looked at ITESM, my brother goes to this institute. 1 I also looked at UDEM.- 0: Whitt made you choose Penni State University and the United States? A: "I chose the United States awl' Penn State University to gain in dependence and because of the great education that they both! have to offer. Also, I chose Penn State University because 1111' dad! Attended this University.- Q: What are ,synne things that you like about Behrend solar? A: "Education is great. The classes are interesting and I like that there are small class sizes. Socially, people are friendly. It is somewhat different than '4e.vico because when \'ou greet people in Mexico you kiss them the cheek, but here von just .shake hands, its more ofa cultural difference. " Q: What is the difference between I Mexico and the United States ? I A: "The food is different. For e.v ample, it is easier to drink W I Mexico because it is legal fat at I . Younger age]. The parties are a: lot wilder at Behrend than in I Mexico. "Education is a lot betterl also, if you want to get a good' education you have to go to pri- i ate schools in Mexico, but in thel United States there are great pub ic schools. The public schools inl Me vico are not very good." Q: Have you been homesick at all ! this school year? A: "Yes, when everyone went home . fOr Labor Day I was here 1 1-‘ myself and I really didn't know anyone vet, that is the worst that I have been homesick. I won't go home until Christmas, but my parents and best friend are com ing up here to see me for Thanks- tettit: ;,` 440 . 0 41vv,. • Diverse Clubs and Organizations National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) provides a supportive environment for African American students. Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS)- Support group for Latin American students on campus Asian Student Organizations- supports Asian students on campus. Celebrates various holidays and customs Human Relations Programming Council (HRPC)- provides forums on issues of racism, sexism, prejudice, and discrimination. Association of Black Collegians (ABC)- promotes ethnic awareness on campus and is very active in the Penn State Behrend Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. Multi-Cultural Council (MCC)- This is the coordinating council for all the organizations listed It is important in putting together the annual Cultural Fiesta to all students. faculty, and staff. Frigon- this organization makes homosexuality and bisexuality acceptable. It is also a support and social group .. .. , 4 , immormili) , •., • .. . .* I 6 .. :. , , „, ...„. ... .• 0 .5. ito V , 4 ': ''''... ' ; .. k ! , '' 0 i ' '' : ' ' : ." . '`• ,!? . ,:,0 •• - 5' . " . .4; . :• • . .-.. .• .•• : „....: 5 ' Penn State Behrend is a diverse campus that sponsors a variety of clubs and activities, which support cultural differences on campus. Behrend is well known for its activities that help students become more 'culturally aware of their surroundings. For example. there are many multicultural programs and activities. These include the Speaker series. Feminist Scholar Speaker Series, Cultural and Performing Arts Series. Film Series, Cultural Fiesta. and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. week-long birthday celebration. The Speaker Series brings nationally recognizes individuals to campus to entertain and educate students. faculty, and staff. The Feminist Scholar Speaker Series brings feminist leaders to campus to discuss feminist issues. The Cultural and Performing Arts Series has very diverse performances including comedy acts, storytelling, music, and drama. The Film Series hosts films that are associated with special observations and celebrations. Cultural Fiesta is a day-long party celebrating different cultures with food. music, and dance. Finally, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration commemorates his birth and the history and legacy he left behind. African Americans - 116 Students Total Number of Minorities - 227 Stu dents by Lauren Hiegel, Ashley Hurst, and Zoe Rose staff writers Statistics about Behrend: International - 47 Students Asians - 61 Students Latino/His by Lauren Hiegel staff writer anics - 50 Students I NN a • - N - r J Ar.~' Interview with Kumiko Asada, a student from Japan by Zoe Rose Kumiko(Kimmy) was horn in I Japan and attended high school 1 in Indonesia. Q: Why did you decide to come to the United States for college? A: "The University in Indonesia is not very good and I have friends here in the States. Also, since I attended Jakarta Interna tional School, it has the same educational system as the schools here in the skites.- Q: Why did VOU not attend a Japanese university? A: It would be difficult to at tend a university in Japan be cause they have different crite ria needed to be accepted and I would fall behind because they have a different system. It is easier to adapt to the school sys tem here since it is almost the same as Jakarta.- Q: What is a main difference you have experienced by attending Behrend? A: "Classes at Jakarta are much harder than here but the GPA calculation is easier than here. Another difference is that a lot of students go home for the week end so it can get lonely. My par ents call me every weekend since it can get expensive to connnu- mcate Q: Socially, what do you feel is different here than Indonesia? A: Socially, when one greets an individual in Indonesia, you would shake hands first and then kiss them on the cheek three times." Q: What do you think of the food' served here at campus? A: Culturally. American food is greasy and oily. In Indonesia, I eat Asian ‘ food which is more nu tritious than the States."
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