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.Monday. Feb. 2.1987 News Page 5 Semester praised by enthusiasticstudents By Burt Crone Staff Writer The Chinese city of Hangzhou is called "Paradise on earth," and four of the eight CSUF China semester part¬ icipants would not disagree. They en¬ thusiastically praised Hangzhou. along with the entire China semester program. Dr. Shicn-Min "James" Jen, coord¬ inator of the China semester, and eight CSUF students flew to China Aug. 27, 1986. Dr. Jen and students Kou Yang, Dessie Underwood, Tau Lu and Lisa Speake arrived back in Fresno Jan. 15. Steve Lokie and Sean Sullivan leave China in February, while James Jeffcrs and John Evans are planning to stay another six months. The students' home base was Hangzhou University where they attend¬ ed classes and taught English to Chinese students. However, they constantly trav¬ eled, seeing primitive rural areas and crowded cities first hand. They took a Yanghtzee River boat tour that covered one-third of China. Crowds gathered wherever the students went. 'They liked Americans." Speake said.'They asked us about everything," Yang added. The students said the Chinese were interested in American politics as well as American movie stars. People were not afrtjd to ask sensitive questions. "The Chinese could talk about anything," Lu said. "They talked very freely." Chinese cities could be modern yet primitive at the same time, according to the visiting students. "In Beijing, you see modem Toyotas along with a donkey pulling a cart," Underwood said. The /group discovered that life itv China can be strictly scheduled. For example, announcements over loud¬ speakers at Hangzhou University woke the students up, told them to go through morning exercises and when to go to class. Throughout China, meals are served only- during certain hours and restaurants are not open any other time. The service in China was poor and clerks were often rude because their jobs are guaranteed, the students said. The clerks were not concerned with helping their company make a profit. Members of the China semester group discovered that Chinese college students are told what to study. They cannot choose their own courses. Chinese college students are unhappy -with the system and arc voicing their complaints. Dr. Jen said. What do Chinese college students do for fun? Speake said some of the students she taught English held dances on weekends, played big band music and danced the two-step. Dr. Jen and,the group agreed that Chinese college students are generally more sexually conservative than their Western counterparts. Underwood said she explained the American dating process to a group of Chinese students and they were amazed at the forwardness among the sexes in America China semester participants said there are few, if any, unwed mothers in China The CSUF students said they felt safer in China than in America, but crime did exist. A camera and a bike were stolen from two of the group members. Group members said they had to adjust to life in Fresno when they returned from China. They felt "lonely" because Fresno has so few people as compared to Chinese cities, and because Chinese friends and bystanders were constantly talking to them and asking questions. The comparative lack of noise in Fresno was disturbing, they said. The School of Social Sciences is considering sponsoring the China semester again. ADD AN EXCITING ELECTIVE This one credit class is designed to provide students with the basic techniques required to survive in winter, desert, and tropical environments. An optional Saturday field lab is included. Open to an campus students, MS002 is being offered: MON. 1610-1700 SCHEDULE NO. 23133 TUES. 0810-0900 SCHEDULE NO. 23111 WED. 1610-1700 SCHEDULE NO. 23122 INSTRUCTOR: Master Sergeant Pavia ARMY ROTC 2942887 ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS Testival A of tin A workshop presentation KING RICHARD the SECOND XT NATIONAL X\ m\ THEATRE I An Educational! of greatbrttain l>l'»l'^>1:'IW'.»j»J BE PERFORMING SHAKESPEARE -S innORTAL 1 RAGE AFTERWARDS THEY WILL TALK UITH THE AUOIENC ARY 'i AT 7.30 P.n., FEBRUARY 6 « 7 AT 8:00 JOHN URIGH7 THEATRE CALL NOW FOR RESERVATIONS 29M-5r?16 The Daily Collegian —^ Vol. LXV No. 6 Rudy M unlets Managing Editor Tamara Toller Copy Editor Glenn Moore Photo Editor Jim Bohannon Co-Sports Editor lUcButmM Co-Sports Editor Randy Bridges Graphics Editor Sarah Williams Editor in Chief Regina Loh Advertising Manager John Fry Business Manager Jo First Ad. Production Manager KurtHagn Asst. Photo Editor Ana Carrefrro Asst. Business Mgr. Tony Oimos & Lane Tumor Overkill Editors Keith Curtis / Staff Artist Yvonne Sahagian Hye Sharzhoom Editor Stephanie Diaz La Voz Editor Anthony Shoiars Uhuru Editor Staff Writers: Lisa Kim Bach, Carlos Castillo, Robert Evans, Tim Heine, Tim Hurrianko, Jeff Pennisi, Hanif Moorad, Mark Murray, Paul Worthington and Kristine Zaver. Sports Writers: Jon Matsune and Steve Ruffoni Photographers: Ron Holman and Tony Olmos ■ "V. The Doily Colltgian is a member of the California Intercollegiate Press Association Subscriptions are available by mail for $17 JO per semester or $30 per year. Advertising Reps.: Alex Ingel, Weslvtc^ee and Trish Vail J News Production: Tim Hurrianko / Advertising Production: Amelia Di Meso Circulation: Shahirin Zainuddin Distribution: Peter Kornell The newspaper office is located in the Keats Campus Bldg. Fresno, CA 93740. Editorial line: 294-2486; News Line: 294- 2487; Business and Advertising: 294-2266. KENNEL COPY CENTER Two self-service & two clerk operated copiers capable of reductions, enlargements, transparencies, and labels. MORE MACHINES FOR: Buttons * Posters * Engraving * Folding * Laminating * Imprinting * Binding SPECIAL ORDERS FOR: Wedding Invitations ]& Business Cards Christmas Cards «:^:: f MON-THURS 7:45am-7:00pm FRI 7:45am-4:30pm CLOSED ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY WALK UP WINDOW 4:30-7:00pm Located in the lower level KENNEL BOOKSTORE :v:::^Xy:v::::y::::::x:::::::::::x:x:>x:x:x: • -
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Title | 1987_02 The Daily Collegian February 1987 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1987 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
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Title | February 2, 1987 Pg. 5 |
Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
Publication Date | 1987 |
Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
Language | eng |
Full-Text-Search | .Monday. Feb. 2.1987 News Page 5 Semester praised by enthusiasticstudents By Burt Crone Staff Writer The Chinese city of Hangzhou is called "Paradise on earth," and four of the eight CSUF China semester part¬ icipants would not disagree. They en¬ thusiastically praised Hangzhou. along with the entire China semester program. Dr. Shicn-Min "James" Jen, coord¬ inator of the China semester, and eight CSUF students flew to China Aug. 27, 1986. Dr. Jen and students Kou Yang, Dessie Underwood, Tau Lu and Lisa Speake arrived back in Fresno Jan. 15. Steve Lokie and Sean Sullivan leave China in February, while James Jeffcrs and John Evans are planning to stay another six months. The students' home base was Hangzhou University where they attend¬ ed classes and taught English to Chinese students. However, they constantly trav¬ eled, seeing primitive rural areas and crowded cities first hand. They took a Yanghtzee River boat tour that covered one-third of China. Crowds gathered wherever the students went. 'They liked Americans." Speake said.'They asked us about everything," Yang added. The students said the Chinese were interested in American politics as well as American movie stars. People were not afrtjd to ask sensitive questions. "The Chinese could talk about anything," Lu said. "They talked very freely." Chinese cities could be modern yet primitive at the same time, according to the visiting students. "In Beijing, you see modem Toyotas along with a donkey pulling a cart," Underwood said. The /group discovered that life itv China can be strictly scheduled. For example, announcements over loud¬ speakers at Hangzhou University woke the students up, told them to go through morning exercises and when to go to class. Throughout China, meals are served only- during certain hours and restaurants are not open any other time. The service in China was poor and clerks were often rude because their jobs are guaranteed, the students said. The clerks were not concerned with helping their company make a profit. Members of the China semester group discovered that Chinese college students are told what to study. They cannot choose their own courses. Chinese college students are unhappy -with the system and arc voicing their complaints. Dr. Jen said. What do Chinese college students do for fun? Speake said some of the students she taught English held dances on weekends, played big band music and danced the two-step. Dr. Jen and,the group agreed that Chinese college students are generally more sexually conservative than their Western counterparts. Underwood said she explained the American dating process to a group of Chinese students and they were amazed at the forwardness among the sexes in America China semester participants said there are few, if any, unwed mothers in China The CSUF students said they felt safer in China than in America, but crime did exist. A camera and a bike were stolen from two of the group members. Group members said they had to adjust to life in Fresno when they returned from China. They felt "lonely" because Fresno has so few people as compared to Chinese cities, and because Chinese friends and bystanders were constantly talking to them and asking questions. The comparative lack of noise in Fresno was disturbing, they said. The School of Social Sciences is considering sponsoring the China semester again. ADD AN EXCITING ELECTIVE This one credit class is designed to provide students with the basic techniques required to survive in winter, desert, and tropical environments. An optional Saturday field lab is included. Open to an campus students, MS002 is being offered: MON. 1610-1700 SCHEDULE NO. 23133 TUES. 0810-0900 SCHEDULE NO. 23111 WED. 1610-1700 SCHEDULE NO. 23122 INSTRUCTOR: Master Sergeant Pavia ARMY ROTC 2942887 ARMY RESERVE OFFICERS' TRAINING CORPS Testival A of tin A workshop presentation KING RICHARD the SECOND XT NATIONAL X\ m\ THEATRE I An Educational! of greatbrttain l>l'»l'^>1:'IW'.»j»J BE PERFORMING SHAKESPEARE -S innORTAL 1 RAGE AFTERWARDS THEY WILL TALK UITH THE AUOIENC ARY 'i AT 7.30 P.n., FEBRUARY 6 « 7 AT 8:00 JOHN URIGH7 THEATRE CALL NOW FOR RESERVATIONS 29M-5r?16 The Daily Collegian —^ Vol. LXV No. 6 Rudy M unlets Managing Editor Tamara Toller Copy Editor Glenn Moore Photo Editor Jim Bohannon Co-Sports Editor lUcButmM Co-Sports Editor Randy Bridges Graphics Editor Sarah Williams Editor in Chief Regina Loh Advertising Manager John Fry Business Manager Jo First Ad. Production Manager KurtHagn Asst. Photo Editor Ana Carrefrro Asst. Business Mgr. Tony Oimos & Lane Tumor Overkill Editors Keith Curtis / Staff Artist Yvonne Sahagian Hye Sharzhoom Editor Stephanie Diaz La Voz Editor Anthony Shoiars Uhuru Editor Staff Writers: Lisa Kim Bach, Carlos Castillo, Robert Evans, Tim Heine, Tim Hurrianko, Jeff Pennisi, Hanif Moorad, Mark Murray, Paul Worthington and Kristine Zaver. Sports Writers: Jon Matsune and Steve Ruffoni Photographers: Ron Holman and Tony Olmos ■ "V. The Doily Colltgian is a member of the California Intercollegiate Press Association Subscriptions are available by mail for $17 JO per semester or $30 per year. Advertising Reps.: Alex Ingel, Weslvtc^ee and Trish Vail J News Production: Tim Hurrianko / Advertising Production: Amelia Di Meso Circulation: Shahirin Zainuddin Distribution: Peter Kornell The newspaper office is located in the Keats Campus Bldg. Fresno, CA 93740. Editorial line: 294-2486; News Line: 294- 2487; Business and Advertising: 294-2266. KENNEL COPY CENTER Two self-service & two clerk operated copiers capable of reductions, enlargements, transparencies, and labels. MORE MACHINES FOR: Buttons * Posters * Engraving * Folding * Laminating * Imprinting * Binding SPECIAL ORDERS FOR: Wedding Invitations ]& Business Cards Christmas Cards «:^:: f MON-THURS 7:45am-7:00pm FRI 7:45am-4:30pm CLOSED ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY WALK UP WINDOW 4:30-7:00pm Located in the lower level KENNEL BOOKSTORE :v:::^Xy:v::::y::::::x:::::::::::x:x:>x:x:x: • - |