American Experience
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March 18, 2014 8:18 am |
Saint (St) Patrick’s Day is the day when everyone’s Irish. It is coming up this month on March 17, the anniversary date of his death. St Patrick’s Day is a day of celebration by the Irish to honor one of the most popular patron saints of Ireland. So who is Saint Patrick and why do…
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March 5, 2014 1:04 pm |
When I was an undergraduate in China, I was dreaming about attending a graduate school in California, U.S.A. because I love the sunshine in California and the charming and touching pictures sketched in Hollywood movies. When I was thinking about which university to go to, I got a pamphlet of the University of the Pacific…
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March 4, 2014 11:05 am |
Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday that is celebrated widely around the world, mostly in the Western Hemisphere. This phrase literally means “Fat Tuesday” in French, referring to the practice of eating excessively before the fasting season of Lenten. This popular cultural phenomenon was invented thousands of years ago by our human ancestors to honor…
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February 26, 2014 4:44 pm |
How can you get a glimpse at what it’s like to work without making any long term commitment? How would you actually get the proper training? How do you know that the job you want is right for you? It’s called an internship. An internship is a pre-job opportunity – it’s like working yet everyone…
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February 19, 2014 4:12 pm |
Looking for places to go and things to do in this cold weather in New York City? If you like ice skating, or you have thought of learning how to ice skate, Winter Village at Bryant Park might be the right place to go! Bryant Park is located in the middle of a dining and…
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February 17, 2014 4:38 pm |
Like most countries, politics is part of American culture. I would recommend reading up a little on American history if possible. But seeing as it’s February, it’s only fair to talk about what’s happening right now. Aside from Valentine’s Day, there’s another holiday that’s celebrated here in February. It’s called Presidents’ Day. The president is…
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February 11, 2014 3:32 am |
How can we maintain our inquisitive skills in college? Do you feel burdened and bored with classes and homework? College requires students to graduate with a certain level of learning and exploring skills, but college life definitely should be more than acquiring all the requirements of formal studying. Business simulation competitions are the solution. Teamwork, practicing…
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