By Serena Gomez |Staff Writer| If you want to visit an exotic place, experience different cultures, and receive college credit for it, go study abroad. At CSUSB there is an opportunity for students to study abroad in over 20 different countries. Take advantage of this opportunity to travel abroad by letting the world be your classroom. According to the Center for International Studies and Programs (CISP) website, “CSUSB hosts almost 1,000 international students from over 53 different countries.” Why aren’t more CSUSB students visiting other countries? Most people would say that it is because of financial situations. However, if you stopped going to Starbucks every morning … [Read more...] about Studying abroad enriches student knowledge
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Controversy over Mexican Barbie
By Aimee Villalpando |Staff Writer| The Mexico Barbie from Mattel’s “Dolls of the World” collection raised eyebrows when she debuted in a pink ruffle dress that included a passport and small Chihuahua. The initial purpose of “Dolls of the World” was “to celebrate cultural differences and tradition, introducing girls to the world through play,” said Mattel in a statement released to The Huffington Post. However, concerns regarding outdated stereotypes falsely portraying “traditional” Mexican culture have been increasingly expressed with the release of this line of dolls. All dolls were accompanied by a “furry friend” and a passport. Yet the animal chosen for the Mexico doll has … [Read more...] about Controversy over Mexican Barbie
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