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Study abroad students reflect o

By Elizabeth Pensler
Weeckend,etc. editor
Stutd\ins- abroad for a semester in
another contntrx' has bccome a ritual
for students. hes pack their bags.
make their plans and head out for
sex era! weceks to at foreign and
unknoxx n land.
Ihese destinations span the entire
planet, Ihe\ x isit places familiar to
Almerican1s like Canada or traxecl all
the xxay to the other end of the earth.
Si kec

pushy. "There is a big ci ty mentality
in London. The people are busy and
ev ervone does their ownf think," said
senior Sarah Pray.
In Quebc. Montano said, "The
people arc very friendly, really open
and they smile all the time-"
As one moxves through the differ-
ent parts of a country then find that
there is a different attitude among
the people. "he people are even
friendlier- ou~tside London. like in
Bath, (Canterbury and Doxvcr.-
Sd r'it z
said, The
vQ hafdi nnn attitude of

ciated from their life in Ann Arbor.
However, the adjustment for students
is not that difficult.
"I kind of felt out of the loop
when I came back, but I became
recadj isted almost immedi atelvy,"
Pray said.
"It's a strange amount of time to be
in a different country. Just as I was

begin ning not to feel like
anymore, I had to leaxe,'
said of coming back to A
after being in London for s.
Study i nabroad gives
more than just academic
something to put on their
tion, but rather a realI
human nature. "I learned


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Bunt noim Justas ,.
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notN-toL feel I1
uo or ho\\ ny or, I
nlatixIan-
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barriers
ihe\ leec
lyIx inc1in another -COulntry. abidin"
by t he rules ofI another eu It nrc andL
leax in« xOurV friends and family
behind can be nerxve wrackine- and
exe iln n at the sa me moment.
F; x e th on llstudents imav make
arraneements to Ike and study on
opposite ends ofthIie cart h there still
rem11ains anl o\ erx hein111"sim1larils
In their experitecs They are all
corn ins fromnithe same pl ace, the
sam1e siUZtudln thle university.
StutdentIs xx Iio stund y abroad t1le p mne a di f r n i i , r a c
mnnt il1tl a ex aic 1aCLIStOI1Ied to 'in
\ ITII Arbor. Senior Laulrei GUdritz.
xx o studied at tile ILondon School of
lEconlomlics. said, -'The dormis are
x crV (Ii ftc rent because they arc
araImLed in fla1ts. It is more of an
apartmlenti situation. We hlad people
trontl all ox er the xworld, like India
avid ('hi11a 7
(i udritz iiianascd to adapt to tile
difference. as did sophomore Gerald
Miontanlo. xx ho spent the summer
studx inc- at thle IUniv ersity of Lax al in
Quebec. Canada. "I lixed xwith a host
1110111 -a per'son Who lets VOnI In
their hlouse and takes care of von,"' he
s aidi.
.I otallo fi~i d that liv iinganld
iilteractinlC xx h lnatix cCanadians oil
a daily basis gaxve him a chance to
dcx elop anid practice his [reneh,
wh11ichl xas Ihelpful si ncehe x as
stud\ insu at a UV i x rsit\ that did not
alloxw i~illish.
Fl" ~coun~try Ihas its ovI1 attitUde
and personazlity. Some places are
knoxwnv to be friendl icr thlan othlers
aind O)thers arc ruimored to be rude or

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7J~bEEEEEEbthle people
ak ors often Ilad
ad to leave." thedo \ i

Lauren Gudritz
senior

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T h e r e
are LIi ffercnvces inilthle "avail abilIitv of
tings to do." Pray said concertlinit
her stay inL onldoin. "There are more
bars and pubs. I saxw sexeral theater
plays. because thley had hlalfI price
tickets on thle days of tile shoxws;' she
added.
-Ann A\rbor seemls a lot smaller
sinvce I tencit to Londoni." Gdritz
t cId
.\ f'tcr Stutdenit s ret uritn fillthlei r
x ovace. it xwould be expected thlat
thlex ighCt feel out of place or disso-

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Beginning Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi Chuan is an internal Martial Art that
focuses on using the mind instead of brute
strength.
Instructor: Aiji Pipho
Thursdays 6:15-715orn
October 5-November 9
(6 classes)
$40
Yoga Happy Hour
This class teaches the lyengar style of yoga
that emphasizes alignment. strength. and
flexibility.
Instructor: David Rosenberg
Sundays 4:30-6pm
October 1-November 5
(6 classes)
$40
Meditation
Meditation is a simple and direct practice: the
moment-to-moment investigation of the
mind/body process thirough calm. focused
awareness.
Instructor: Kate Leshock of
Deep Spring Center
Thursdays 7-9pm
October 5-November 9
(6 Classes)
$40
Reiki For Students
Reiki is a powerful. natural, and ancient
healing technique, which can be learned by
anyone. -Note: Class size limited to 10.
Instructor: Ray Golden. Reiki Master
Sunday 9:3Oam-6pm
November 5
l(1 class)
$65
Massage 1
Learn massage techniques that enable you to
manage stress in the home or office.
instructor: Peter Baker
Wednesdays 6-7:3Opm
October 4-November 8
(6 classes) ,.

Massage II
Includes more direct work foci
dysfunction, specifically in the upper
shoulders, tower back, hips, legs
Instructor: Peter Baker
Wednesdays 8-9:3Oprn
October 4-November 8
(6 classes)
$40
Massage For Couples
Explore massage techniques deli
couples in a semi-private setting
intimacy, respect and love with yourr
Instructor: Peter Baker
Saturday 9am-4pm
October 28. Sweetest Day'
(1 class)
$65 per couple
Stress Buster!
Increase your stress resistance'
techniques to keep a lid on your stre
Special deal: Sign up with your friend
four registrations for the price of thre+
Instructor: Peter Baker
Wednesday 7 9pnm
September 27
(1 class)
$10
Scottish Dance
(combined Beginning and Intermiediai
You will learn all the basic si
formations then dance reels and jig
live music of fiddle and piano
Instructor: Helen Welford
Mondays 7-9pm
October 2-November 20
(8 classes)
$30
Latin Dance
Learn some of the most beautiful
Latin dances like the cumbia, smeng.
Instructor: Celso Cardenas
Wednesdays 7-8:3Opm
October 4-November 8
(6 classes)
($4 t . ;.#

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