Latin AmericanViews'U' Living I EDItOR'S NOTE: This is the see-, ond in the series of interviews of iternational students. The sub- Ject is one of the 2,727 Latin Amer- can students at the University.) By JEAN HARTWIG "Many Latin American boys ve too much money," a junior ychology major from Colombia id. She explained that boys from nezuela are given approximate- $350 per month from their holarship funds and "just go ld with the extra money." "They get drunk, buy expensive ings like 1959 automobiles, and t into trouble," she said. In housing, she criticized Latin nericans for sticking together o much. They have a tendency live with their countrymen and ransfer their country up here." 3 a result of this, many students do not get to know United States students and remain isolated. Prone To Criticize Because they don't try to un- derstand the way Americans think, they are very prone to criticize everything in this country, the Colombian girl asserted. Asked the reason for the "Latin lover" reputation, she attributed it to a misunderstanding of Amer- ican customs. Since girls in South Anerica do not go on dates un- chaperoned, Latin American boys get "the wrong idea" of girls who kiss good night, hold hands and go alone on dates. They do not understand that this is considered a casual show of affection. She said she had some difficul- ty in understanding lectures when she first came to the University, but now only has a bit of trouble in writing. Many of the Latin I a IF "'""'F ; t ! P OLIN PLAID VARIADLES Trimly tailored and softly shaded glen plaid, in lightweight wool makes a variable wardrobe for wear now and into Spring- Chanel blazer self piped 22.95. Slimskirt 12.95. Ring bag 7.95 F.T. Capezio heels 16.95. All pieces come in dove grey and light camel.8-16. I 1 American men are studying engi- neering, and generally do not have too many problems understand- ing their lectures and textbooks, but cannot carry on a coherent conversation and would probably have a hard time with "more dif-. ficult things like p s y c h o l o g y books.", Studies Well Speaking about her academic problems, the Colombian girl said she was "scared ,to death I would flunk" when she first registered. When her problems continued, her counselor advised her to drop a course. After doing that, she felt much more confident and raised her academic average to a three point. Entering the University directly after completing high school in her home country, she felt very well prepared for University work. Explaining that the high school curriculum in South America is much more difficult, she said she. attended classes from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. and even went to school on Saturday morning. Since graduation examinations are issued by the government and are competitive, the senior classes study for two months before tak- ing the finals., For those people who do not pass the exams, trade schools are available. Schools More Difficult She also noted that South American colleges are much more difficult than those in the United States. One girl who entered med- ical school in a class of 100 re- ported that only 20 got through the first year. "They just flunk them out like flies," she smiled. As far as money goes, she re- ported that she had to learn her values here since Colombian young people are entirely dependent on their parents and never have the experience in handling funds. She became so used to figuring prices in this country that she had trouble converting her calcula- tions frtom dollars to pesos when she returned home. Discusses Financing Most students at the University from Venezuela are here on gov- ernment scholarships, she said, but those from other Latin Amer- ican countries are usually sent by their parents. Students from Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia have special problems because their money loses so much in value when it is exchanged for Ameri- can currency. "If a South American student is not sent by his government, take it for granted he's a millionaire," she commented, adding that as many as 20 pesos from some coun- tries equal only one American dol- lar. Most girls at the University from South America live in dor- mitories, but most men have apartments. Although they com- plain of being too tied down by dormitory living, she noted that the real reason Is for having par- ties., She further emphasized that they tend to live with people from their own country and anyone can "go to the Union and see them all together without a single American among them." Although she had no trouble getting used to American food, she said it was considerably dif- ferent from that of South Amer- ica. Many students complain es- pecially about peanut butter, cot- tage cheese and. gelatin salads. "Americans look at me like we look on Americans in South Amer- ica-as something new and some- thing they want to know about," she said when asked if she had been accepted by American stu- dents. She has found most students "very ignorant" of South Amer- ica, but finds them curious to know more about her customs. No Dating Problems In dating, the brown-eyed Latin American said she had never had any problems even though her English is not perfect, "because for some reason they find my ac- cent charming." She admitted it was harder for boys, however, because they "do not take no for an answer" and it usually takes them some time to become acquainted with American customs. Asked why most Latin Ameri- can students do not participate in extra-curricular activities, she ex- plained that "all they think about is getting home as soon as they can." Although she "almost died" from the cold weather when she first arrived, she said she likes the snowy climate now. "In fact," she concluded, "I love America and can't complain in any way at all." Eisenhower Inspect's Best U.S. Missiles CAPE CANAVERAL W-'P-Prest- dent Dwight D. Eisenhower donned a white safety helmet and went right up to the launching pads to- day for a close look at America's mightiest missiles, Titan and Atlas. When the President had com- pleted a three and a quarter-hour tour of this rocket test center he told newsmen: "From my viewpoint it was a very worthwhile trip and I hope it was for you fellows." Eisenhower said nothing regard- ing the missile race with Russia- and nothing about the hot con- troversy In and out of Congress over the relative military strength of the United States and the So- viet Union. Nevertheless that dispute pro- vided a dramatic backdrop for the President's personal look at the big weapons and the secret briefings he received on progress and plans. I 4p Rayburn oi tOf Progress Committ ee ROMAN CATHOLIC S To EXmie Prelate Dies- eae R a ee BELGRADE, Yugoslavia (A) -- Alojzije Cardinal Stepinac, one o three prelates who have symbol ized Roman Catholic opposition o Twining's Testimony Communism in east Europe, die Raise Co fuyesterday in Krasic, the native Raises 'onusion village that was his prison. By The Associated Press Authoritative sources said pneu monia and a heart condition felle WASHINGTON--House Speaker the wiry, strong-featured spiritua Sam Rayburn (D-Tex.) said yes- leader of Yugoslavia's seven mil- terday he was "not at all satisfied lion Roman Catholics. The 61- with the progress we have made year-old prelate had been limitec with the money we have appropri- in recent years to the duties of a ated" for defense, parish priest. This was latest in a series of His death reduces the Colleg recent criticisms of United States of Cardinals to 78. defense research policy. Cardinal Stepinac, suffering foi Discusses Speech years from a blood disease, came Commenting on a speech Tues- down this week with a cold thai day night by Chairman Carl Vin- parishoners attributed to his hour son (D-Ga.) of the House Armed of daily prayer in the unheated Services, Rayburn told his news 400-year-old parish church. conference "I don't know whether Suffered Blood Disease our engineers and scientists have Fatal complications followec been turned loose." "th t it doesn'do o anybodadde Cardinal Stepinac had been con- "thd to e sndon anybody any fined by President Marshall Tito's good to be second in anything.' gm oKrsc in-rwn Vinson spoke at a Veterans of regime to Krasic, a wine-growing Foreign Wars meeting and said hamlet southwest of Zagreb near the country is in danger because' the Kupa River, as a paroled pris- of skimping on defense spending. o per dubbed ecember arch- Meanwhile the Senate Prepared- bishop" since Dec. ness Subcommittee had announced He was sent there after serving Tuesday night that in order to five years of a 16-year prison sen- clear up the "confusion" over the tence imposed by a Communist comparative positions of the court Oct. 11 1946, on conviction United States and the Soviet of collaborating with the German Union in the missile race, they Nazi occupiers in World War II, will recall Allen W. Dulles, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, to investigate. Declares Confusion Although the exact nature of the "confusion" was not described,N e Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson (D-Tex.), majority leader and chairman of the committee said it arose in a secret session held Tuesday after- noon at which Gen. Nathan F. Twining, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testified. The closed session was called when Twining refused to comment in public on some apparently top- secret missile figures which Sen. Stuart Symington (D-Mo.) thrust at him in regular session. Twining's public appearance was marked by ardent defense of Pres-EB ident Dwight D. Eisenhower's mili- tary policy. His secret testimony was not disclosed, although accu- sations have flown wildly as aF result of it. Accuses Democrats Sen. Charles A. Halleck (R- Ind.) accused "certain Democratic hopefuls" of being interested more in making headlines than in ad- vancing the defense of the United States. 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