By Yena Hong |Staff Writer| Communication is one of the biggest problems that many Korean students currently face here at CSUSB. Through verbal and nonverbal communication, Korean students find it difficult to adjust to the American culture, and may experience culture shock. One Korean student, Sohyeon Hong, says that the biggest part of culture shock is verbal communication. She explained that she gets confused with slang language in American culture. "One of my group members said 'I am down' in the class discussion," said Hong. "I've never heard this expression before, so I guessed she didn't agree with my opinion [...] Because 'down' sounds negative for me, but it means … [Read more...] about Communication differences
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Bilingualism is key
By Rachel Rundengan |Staff Writer| Whether you’re a freshman in college or just recently graduated, many people would agree that fluency in a second language can not only help you stand out, but it can also open many doors to opportunities that those who are monolinguals might miss. “In today's global economy, the ability to communicate is key, and as more companies expand internationally, the ability to communicate in another language has become a significant advantage in the workforce,” stated writer Paula Andruss. Language is a powerful tool, especially in the society we live in today. It serves as a medium for developing effective communication. According to … [Read more...] about Bilingualism is key
SLIP into a new world this summer
By Phil Ruddle | Staff Writer| Dany Doueiri talks quickly, he moves all over the place, he’s always in and out of his office, he is a man in constant movement, but he is always helping students. They line up outside his door patiently waiting for their turn to speak to him. Never had I met a man with such aptitude and energy to help students outside his office hours. It all made sense to me once I discovered he was one of the original founders of Summer Language Intensive Programs (SLIP) offered during the summer at CSUSB, which will be entering its seventh year. “We are the most affordable and one of the most rigorous summer language intensive residential programs in the nation,” … [Read more...] about SLIP into a new world this summer
CSUSB exchange students host Korean Culture Night
By Jounghun Kim |Staff Writer| Learning about different cultures every now and then is quite interesting for students. Korean Culture Night was hosted by students in the Asian Studies and Language Exchange Club. The event focused on South Korean culture, and traditional Korean food, like Bibimbab, was provided at the event. The Bibimbab is made from cooked rice mixed with many vegetables and gochu-jang, a red hot pepper paste. The president of the club, Russell Morgan tasted it and said, “It is really hot, really, really hot,” as he turned bright red. I really enjoyed this event because it was a good reminder of my life in Korea. I was able to eat foods that I am not able … [Read more...] about CSUSB exchange students host Korean Culture Night
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