Page 10 Spend the Summer in Italy Earning Credits " A fantastic experience!" 'One of the highlights of my life!" "The best move I've ever made!" "A time I'll never forget!" "Both enjoyable and instructive!" "I learned so much." These enthusiastic quotes were all comments made by students who participated in last summer’s Penn State Education Abroad Program, 'Cultural Heritage and Italy Today. ” The seven-week program will be offered again this year--from June 12 to August 1. Todi, a small town in Umbria ("the closest thing to Paradise"), is the centrally located site of the course which features field trips to nearby locations as well as Florence, Venice and Rome. The program provides an introduction to the cultural EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAM STUDY IN ITALY THIS SUMMER CULTURAL HERITA AND ITALY TODA JUNE 12 TO AUGUST 1, 1987 ITALIAN CULTURE/ AND ART HISTORY, OPTIONAL VISUAL ARTS PRACTICUM. IN THE LOVELY HILL TOWN OF TODI/ UMBRIA -- A WELL-KNOWN ARTIST COLONY NEAR ASSISI/ PERUGIA/ AND FLORENCE. APPLY NOW! BROCHURES AND APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE OF EDUCATION ABROAD PROGRAMS-- 222 BOUCKE BLDG., UNIVERSITY PARK, PA (814) 865-7681 General Repair Service on Domestic and Popular Foreign Cars Vastine’s Auto Service 231 Oak Hill Drive (Off Vine St.) Middletown, PA Hours: 8:30 - 6 Mon.-Fri. Don Vastine 944-7154 and artistic heritage of Italy, especially in Umbria, one of the great centers of the Renaissance. Besides actual courses-taught by Penn State instructors and local experts--the educational experience is derived by cultural observation. As one participant says, ”1 was incorporated into , Italian family life. The people j were so warm and willing to make me feel at home.” No previous knowledge of the Italian language is necessary, as all courses besides language are taught in English. There are no prerequisites, though anyone choosing the visual arts practicum-drawing, graphic design, ceramics or sculpture-should offer evidence of his or her qualifications. Students in any major and of any semester standing'are eligible as credits can satisfy basic language, arts and humanities Capital Times requirements. Cost per credit is $125, the same as tuition at the University Park Campus. Room and board charges are comparable to seven weeks of room and board at University Park. Weekly excursions are included, though optional excusions will be available at the student's expense. Airfare, textbooks, academic supplies and personal expenses are extra. March 16 is the deadline to apply for this exciting study abroad experience. For information and an application, see the foreign studies advisor at your campus, or write or call the Office of Education Abroad Programs, University Park, PA 16802, (814) 865-7681. (Submitted by Terrie Smith, Director of University Relations, Ogontz Campus.) Fast Food Facts Can you afford to gain weight in college? If you've noticed your jeans are getting a little tight, perhaps it's time to examine your eating habits. Many Penn State students rely on fast food restaurants because they are conveniently located, have quick service and are relatively inexpensive. But watch out, because they can also be quite high in calories. The average woman needs about 2,000 calories per day while a man needs about 2,700 calories per day. If you don't choose fast foods carefully, you can easily eat more than half your daily calorie needs in one meal. Take a look at the following sample menu: Calories Whopper 670 Onion Rings 270 Soft Drink 144 Apple Turnover 345 TOTAL 1,429 Fast food has a high caloric value because of the way it is prepared. The sodium content is high, and because these foods are deep fried, they are more fattening. Although fast foods do contain nutrients from at least three of the four food groups, they are low in calcium, low in vitamins A and C, and high in calories. However, fast foods can be incorporated into a well balanced diet. Here are some ways you can eat fast foods and cut down on the calories: 1. Leave out dessert. 2. Choose foods from each food group (milk, meat, bread and Dating Game to be Held in CUB By Denise Reinas This semester, Penn State at Harrisburg is bringing the fun-filled excitement of the popular game show, "The Dating Game," right here to our campus. On Saturday, February 14th, at 7:30 p.m. in the CUB building, the fun will begin. The results of a program survey taken by the campus Resident Assistants' showed that students were tired and bored with the usual activities, such as dances and movies. Therefore, the RAs decided to sponsor "The Dating Game." Previously, there was a smaller, less formal version of the game held in the dormitories. Because it was such a big success and because there was such a great turnout, the RAs decided to bring the game back, only in a bigger and better fashion. The game will be run exactly like "The Dating Game" is run on television. But in place Feb. 4, 1987 cereal, vegetables). 3. Choose smaller portions when available. 4. Avoid high calorie foods from the other categories (sugar, fats regular soft drinks, alcohol). 5. Eat lower calorie foods at other To help you in your food choices, here are some popular fast foods and their caloric value: Fast Food Item McDonald’s-Big Mac Burger King Whopper 670 Wendy's Chili 229 Dairy Queen's Chili Dog 330 Long John Silver's Fish 894 Arby's Ham & Cheese Kent. Fried Chicken Dinner 767 McDonald's Egg McMuffin 327 Pizza Hut's Pork and Mushroom Pizza 380 Dessert Dairy Queen Banana Split 540 Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cone 150 Side Dishes French Fries 220 Cole Slaw 121 Com on Cob 169 Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy 87 Roll 61 Hush Puppies (3) 153 Beverages Whole Milk , 150 2% Milk 120 McDonald's Choc. Shake 383 Orange Juice 80 Regular Soft Drinks Diet Soft Drinks Coffee (Reprinted from University Health Promotor) of "The Dating Game's" Jim Lang, Resident Assistant Greg Rzeplinski will lead the fun. Approximately sixteen prizes will be given out. The prizes will be either free movie passes or dinner certificates ranging from ten dollars to twenty dollars. Dinners for places such as My Place, The Gingerbread Man, The Sunburst, Ponderosa Steak House, Paradise Alley, and more, will be given out as prizes. There were so many contributions from restaurants and movie theaters that not only will the contestants receive prizes, but door prizes will also be given out to the audience. In February, advertise ments will be hung up around campus. So, students, when you see them, sign up. Whether you live on campus or not, sign up for the best social activity of the semester. Who knows, maybe you'll walk out with a free dinner or movie and an appealing date by your side. fruit am Calorie:
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