By Rachel Fradette rfradette@statenews.com While most students found great relief in returning home over break, The Pre Professional Society for Health Careers of Alpha Epsilon Delta immersed themselves into a new culture while assisting in clinics all over the Dominican Republic.
Name: Jacqueline Mullen MSU Alumna? technically doesnt have diploma due to study abroad credits being transferred, Major? comparative cultures and politics, james mad college what inspired you to get involved in the peace corps? well since i started studying at msu i’ve gone abroad a couple times and so i knew that i wanted to travel and learn as- i mean most of my major is learning about other places, peace corps is best option for me since it lets me use skills i have and they pay for everything, move somewhere and learn for 2 years, work w kids what will you be doing in the peace corps? how long? title- “kids in development” its really vague now but basically wherever i’m going, i know i’ll be working w kids in after school programs, specifics will be different do you feel excited, nervous, anxious, etc? i basically feel everything, its a really big change to go somewhere and commit over 2 yrs of your life to something, i feel nervous, i feel scared, i feel so many different. its not the first time i’ve done something like this, gone abroad 3.5 months, went abroad to dona and senegal, went to nicargara, do you have any idea what to expect? i expect to not know very much, i basically just expect to have to learn a lot and i dont expect i’ll know really anything, you just end up looking stupid and im okay w that becuase im used to being wrong, i also expect to learn quickly what are some of your goals, regarding the peace corps and in general? number one goal for peace corps at least for first few months is training in language and culture and all that stuff so my first goal is to learn as much as i can and study, study arabic 3-4 hours every day, and then i just want to get to know everybody make as many friends as possible, i want to get in touch w my old elementary school, i wanna learn their cultures and i want them to learn about mine, create pen pal system, and in general i guess my goal is, idk what career i want to do something that involves learning about places outside us and work for gov make us better policies for treating, foreign policy would you say its important for young adults to be involved in organizations like peace corps? why? i think its extremely important for YA imo to travel, no matter how they do it learn more than their hometown, came from small town, its important for ppl to realize theres a world outside their country, i know peace corps isnt for everyone, studying abroad is there anything else you’d like to add? thank everyone who played a part in m Name: Heather Mangan Job title: public affairs specialist for peace corps midwest regional office can you briefly explain what the peace corps is? its about making a difference we make a difference in the lives we touch in lives of countries we go, we bring back info, traditions, lessons, bring back to usa, and then we make a difference in lives of volunteers, come out w advanced skills, whole new perspective, new knowledge would you say you see a lot of recent graduates joining peace corps? why do you think that is? yeah we have no upper age limit, have to be at least 18 to apply, and you have to have definitve skills, so most have some degree, we see retirees and mid-career, most volunteers are recent college grads what are some benefits to joining the peace corps? well we have some tangible benefits- air fare to and from country paid for, medical care while there, readjusted allowance, get a certain amount of money each month, you also have educational benefits, program that allows people to finish masters while serving, fellows program at universities where tuition is reduced/covered, being able to travel, learn another culture, language, experience something so different our volunteers go and work in fields, professional and personal development, better resume is there anything else you’d like to add? we have new application we launched last year, takes an hour, for first time ever people can choose where theyd like to serve
This semester, a wide variety of entertaining productions will be performed through the Wharton Center. These performances include Blue Man Group, "Let It Be", An Evening with Harry Connick Jr. and "Kinky Boots".
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By Ian Martin imartin@statenews.com Progress has been ‘stable,’ according to Dale Blakeslee, alumna Stacy Blakeslee’s dad. If not familiar with Stacy Blakeslee’s story, it was just last December when she suddenly fell sick with a severe staph infection that ended up creating a hole in one of her heart valves. http://www.gofundme.com/664b58
By Kayman Whaley kwhaley@statenews.com Bubble Island “I think what I love most about Bubble Island is the amazing smell right when I walk in.
Making national news for burning couches and receiving attention for sport successes, MSU has a reputation for being a well-known “party school.”
Finals begin next week so the libraries on campus will become among the busiest places on campus.
For education junior Kacie Pugh, this past Thanksgiving was a time to be thankful for her body.
Timeflies will be performing at the Auditorium on Saturday, Dec.
Hanging in place where the greek letters for Theta Chi once were are a new set of letters — BZ for “Beta Zeta.”
For eight MSU students, a recent trip to Beijing proved to be more than just adjusting to a new culture.
While the holidays are filled with numerous traditions, MSU students can create a new Christmas ritual in East Lansing before heading home to their families. Presented by the College of Music, MSU's Home for the Holidays performance is scheduled for Dec.
PILLOW-HARMON - He dedicates a lot of time to the university and I consider him a Spartan even though he’s not a student His story reminded me of my mom and how she made her way We’re trying to make sure we get as much help as we can before holidays start so those people can have a nice holiday HUTCHINSON - I’ve only owned a car once but it’s so critical I'd like to get enough education to get a better-paying job What I want to emphasize is, I’m not the only homeless person who works for MSU Nothing beats having the ability to go wherever it is you need to – even if that does come with the insurance payments and the gas i don’t think I’m a very good person. I’ve made mistakes that ended me up in this situation but I appreciated the offering Iota Phi Theta - http://www.msu.edu/~iphit NPHC - http://www.greeklife.msu.edu/national-pan-hellenic... The Vista - http://eatatstate.com/residentialdining/rivertrail walter fundraiser - http://www.gofundme.com/hass1o orginal article by riley - http://lifewithfads.weebly.com/articles/category/h...
Earlier this semester, LookOut! has had exhibits featuring quilts, a handmade paper and fiber sculpture, an installation piece addressing human trafficking and tapestries.
It can be hard to find Christmas gifts for your friends and family when you’re strapped for cash.
Buying gifts for different people can be stressful and picking something they would like is an even more difficult task.
If you want to give a great holiday present while sticking to your budget, here is an easy do-it-yourself gift idea with some seasonal cheer.
Despite the unexpected rain, 47 MSU volunteers traveled from East Lansing to Detroit for one purpose –– to give back to families.
By Ian Martin imartin@statenews.com Joining the MSU Jedi Council may be voluntary but the force is strong with this student organization.