American Experience
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September 23, 2014 8:29 pm |
Wearing bright red pants and white shirt, silver-haired Mitchell Dong might be mistaken as a stylish designer at first sight. However, as he began to speak, the confidence only found in an experienced entrepreneur came into awareness. He delivered his engaging speech and presented valuable tips on starting a business just like a celebrity chef…
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September 23, 2014 3:15 pm |
It is very normal for people to get homesick when they are abroad, especially during the first year. A lot of things might be hard to adapt to when you step into a totally different environment. Your ability to adjust and transition is very critical. If you fail in doing so, you might get upset,…
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August 29, 2014 8:28 pm |
Nine-man volleyball is a game unlike the conventional five-man volleyball where people rotate their positions. In nine-man, no one rotates and almost anything goes- but not quite. I just know that growing up, I was quite confused about the proper way to play volleyball. This weekend, I took some time off from working on IntroAmerica…
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August 28, 2014 4:22 pm |
Labor Day is the first Monday in September. This year it is Monday, September 1st. Labor day is meant to celebrate the social and economic advances American workers have made to better our country. The movement to celebrate Labor Day started in 1885. New York was the first state to propose the holiday to their state legislation. Slowly…
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August 24, 2014 4:14 am |
Despite its mundane appearance and unattractive jelly-like texture, the edible Bird’s Nest soup, commonly consumed with rock sugar, is a luxurious traditional delicacy that is highly regarded by the Chinese society, regardless of their status. What’s more interesting is that its existence has a history that dates back to early beginnings of the Chinese society….
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July 19, 2014 4:42 am |
“How much personal spending money should I bring to the US” was a question that haunted me for a long while before leaving for states. Even though it doesn’t look like a big deal, it can be a problem sometimes. For instance, if you bring too much cash with you and you put the actual…
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July 19, 2014 4:36 am |
A friend of mine once told me that one day her roommate wasn’t feeling well because of a stomachache. So she went to the hospital. Then a week later, she received a bill from the hospital of $3,000, which almost killed her. I don’t know if that story is true, but I do know that…
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