We interviwed UP students at the mid-session party. Unfortunately our class schedule and their schedule are same time, so we couldn't interview all UP students, sorry!!
We asked...
1. If you can go on a date with your favorite type of girl/boy, what would you like to do with her/him?
2. Would you break the law to save your lover?
○Hong (South Korea) says...
1. I would like to watch movie with him, especially romantic comeday! After watching movie, I want to go driving near the beach.
2. No, I'll find another one.
○Masanobu (Japan) says...
1. I would like to drive her to shopping, and eating at italian restaurant.
2. No, because I don't want to be arrested.
○Maho (Japan)
1. I would like to enjoy talking, going to gym and play sports, and watching soccer game with him.
2. No, I will keep the law.
We were dissapointed at nobody answered "yes" for question 2.
We could interview only three students, so feel free to leave your answer in the comments :D
Friday, September 30, 2011
Mid-Session Event
Last Wednesday, I attended a Mid Session Party and hung out with classmates from the same and different levels at the party.Then I got in the line, suddenly, our kind and generous instructors cut the line and stand in front of me. I didn't know what to say. (Ashley's note: You were so nice to let us cut in line, Chittra. Thank you!)
Speaking of a hamburger or two buns with meat in the middle, a slice of cheese, green vegetable, this food is a favourite choice for visitors to the US for sure. It is well-known that American burgers are the most popular food in the world. When you taste it, you will know why
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Events for the week of September 26-October 2
In Hampton Roads:
Wednesday, September 28: Latin Dancing Lessons
Friday, September 30: Friday Night Films at the Hermitage Museum; TCC presents Selena
Saturday, October 1: Virginia Children's Festival, Fall Festival at Main Street United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 2: Aida Backstage Tour
At ODU:
Wednesday, September 28: Super 8
Thursday, September 29: Tres Vidas
Friday, September 30: Super 8
Saturday, October 1: Super 8; ODU vs. Massachusetts! (get tickets to the game)
Do you know any other events going on in Norfolk or on campus? Leave a comment, and let us know!
In Hampton Roads:
Wednesday, September 28: Latin Dancing Lessons
Friday, September 30: Friday Night Films at the Hermitage Museum; TCC presents Selena
Saturday, October 1: Virginia Children's Festival, Fall Festival at Main Street United Methodist Church
Sunday, October 2: Aida Backstage Tour
At ODU:
Wednesday, September 28: Super 8
Thursday, September 29: Tres Vidas
Friday, September 30: Super 8
Saturday, October 1: Super 8; ODU vs. Massachusetts! (get tickets to the game)
Do you know any other events going on in Norfolk or on campus? Leave a comment, and let us know!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Interview Advanced I students
Last week, we interviewed the Advanced I students. Here's what we learned:
From Kemmanant's interview:
How long have you been here?
- Three Japanese students: two weeks.
- Two South Korean students: one month and three months.
- One Saudi Arabian: almost two years.
You will continue your education at ODU, won’t you? Why?
- Yes, I will because I like ODU (Kyeongdeck, South Korea).
- Yes, I will because living in USA is very fun and I wanted to learn English more (Kazunari, Japan).
- Yes, I will because I want to make friends, and I like many places where I want to go (Masahiro, Japan).
- I don’t know because it is too far from where I live (Jane, South Korea).
- Well it up to my TOEFL score I get (Saud, Saudi Arabia).
- I have to go back to Japan at the end of this month, and I’ll attend classes in my university (Shunsuke, Japan).
What are you goals through the ELC classes?
- I want to improve my English skill (Kyeongdeck, South Korea).
- Make many friends, improve my English skill (Kazunari, Japan).
- I want to be able to talk with shop stuffs (Masahiro, Japan).
- I just want to improve my speaking and listening skill (Jane, South Korea).
- I want to learn more English and improve my skill (Saud, Saudi Arabia).
- I’ll go back to Japan (Shunsuke, Japan).
Why did you choose studying English at ELC in ODU?
- Because of ODU is closer my home (Kyeongdeck, South Korea).
- Maybe I’ll need English skill when I get a job (Kazunari, Japan).
- Because my college has a project at here and my friends said ODU was nice place (Masahiro, Japan).
- Because of the Visa (Jane, South Korea).
- Because my friend brought me here. He told me that ELC is a good school (Saud, Saudi Arabia).
- Because I want to be an international engineer, and work around the world (Shunsuke, Japan).
From Kemmanant's interview:
How long have you been here?
- Three Japanese students: two weeks.
- Two South Korean students: one month and three months.
- One Saudi Arabian: almost two years.
You will continue your education at ODU, won’t you? Why?
- Yes, I will because I like ODU (Kyeongdeck, South Korea).
- Yes, I will because living in USA is very fun and I wanted to learn English more (Kazunari, Japan).
- Yes, I will because I want to make friends, and I like many places where I want to go (Masahiro, Japan).
- I don’t know because it is too far from where I live (Jane, South Korea).
- Well it up to my TOEFL score I get (Saud, Saudi Arabia).
- I have to go back to Japan at the end of this month, and I’ll attend classes in my university (Shunsuke, Japan).
What are you goals through the ELC classes?
- I want to improve my English skill (Kyeongdeck, South Korea).
- Make many friends, improve my English skill (Kazunari, Japan).
- I want to be able to talk with shop stuffs (Masahiro, Japan).
- I just want to improve my speaking and listening skill (Jane, South Korea).
- I want to learn more English and improve my skill (Saud, Saudi Arabia).
- I’ll go back to Japan (Shunsuke, Japan).
Why did you choose studying English at ELC in ODU?
- Because of ODU is closer my home (Kyeongdeck, South Korea).
- Maybe I’ll need English skill when I get a job (Kazunari, Japan).
- Because my college has a project at here and my friends said ODU was nice place (Masahiro, Japan).
- Because of the Visa (Jane, South Korea).
- Because my friend brought me here. He told me that ELC is a good school (Saud, Saudi Arabia).
- Because I want to be an international engineer, and work around the world (Shunsuke, Japan).
From Gyudong's interview:
Name : Sukainah, from Saudi Arabia
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to improve English and wants to gen high score TOEFL or IELTS.
Why do you study English at ELC? ODU ELC program has easier plan to study. Because I studied in San Diego but there isn’t specific plan.
How long have you been here? I’ve been Norfolk only 3weeks but in America 5months.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? Yes. I want to major in dental hygiene.
Name : Maha, from Saudi Arabia
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to complete her master at ODU
Why do you study English at ELC? My husband lives here, so she also studies in here. And my friends recommend to her.
How long have you been here? I’ve been here 1 year but in America 3 years.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? I want to study in here.
Name : Yao, from China
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to pass the TOEFL and starts academic programs
Why do you study English at ELC? My professor recommended him
How long have you been here? I’ve been 11 months.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? Yes. I want to finish his major in here.
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to improve English and wants to gen high score TOEFL or IELTS.
Why do you study English at ELC? ODU ELC program has easier plan to study. Because I studied in San Diego but there isn’t specific plan.
How long have you been here? I’ve been Norfolk only 3weeks but in America 5months.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? Yes. I want to major in dental hygiene.
Name : Maha, from Saudi Arabia
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to complete her master at ODU
Why do you study English at ELC? My husband lives here, so she also studies in here. And my friends recommend to her.
How long have you been here? I’ve been here 1 year but in America 3 years.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? I want to study in here.
Name : Yao, from China
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to pass the TOEFL and starts academic programs
Why do you study English at ELC? My professor recommended him
How long have you been here? I’ve been 11 months.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? Yes. I want to finish his major in here.
Name : Emre, from Turkey
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to study continue at ODU
Why do you study English at ELC? Someone recommend me.
How long have you been here? I’ve been here 11 months.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? Yes. I want to get bachelor degree.
Name : Daichi, from Japan
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to study English and want to learn America jokes.
Why do you study English at ELC? My university offers me.
How long have you been here? I’ve been here 3weeks.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? Yes. I will be a regular student next semester.
Name : Youngmin, from South Korea
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to improve English skill.
Why do you study English at ELC? First, Norfolk price is not expensive and second, ELC cost is not too much expensive. Last is that I can’t find other school in Norfolk.
How long have you been here? I’ve been 1 month.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? No, but I want to study in the USA.
Name : Adel
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to improve my English skill.
Why do you study English at ELC? I like this area.
How long have you been here? I’ve been 1 year.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? Not sure. I want to transfer University.
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to study continue at ODU
Why do you study English at ELC? Someone recommend me.
How long have you been here? I’ve been here 11 months.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? Yes. I want to get bachelor degree.
Name : Daichi, from Japan
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to study English and want to learn America jokes.
Why do you study English at ELC? My university offers me.
How long have you been here? I’ve been here 3weeks.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? Yes. I will be a regular student next semester.
Name : Youngmin, from South Korea
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to improve English skill.
Why do you study English at ELC? First, Norfolk price is not expensive and second, ELC cost is not too much expensive. Last is that I can’t find other school in Norfolk.
How long have you been here? I’ve been 1 month.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? No, but I want to study in the USA.
Name : Adel
What is your goal through the ELC classes? I want to improve my English skill.
Why do you study English at ELC? I like this area.
How long have you been here? I’ve been 1 year.
Do you want to continue your education here or not? Not sure. I want to transfer University.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Events for the week of September 19-25
In Hampton Roads:
Tuesday, September 20: TCC presents "Fiesta"
Friday, September 23: So You Think You Can Dance
Saturday, September 24: Cape Charles Fall Festival
At ODU:
Tuesday, September 20: The Avett Brothers concert
Wednesday, September 21: The Hangover Part 2
Friday, September 23: The Hangover Part 2
Saturday, September 24:The Hangover Part 2
Do you know any other events going on in Norfolk or on campus? Leave a comment, and let us know!
In Hampton Roads:
Tuesday, September 20: TCC presents "Fiesta"
Friday, September 23: So You Think You Can Dance
Saturday, September 24: Cape Charles Fall Festival
At ODU:
Tuesday, September 20: The Avett Brothers concert
Wednesday, September 21: The Hangover Part 2
Friday, September 23: The Hangover Part 2
Saturday, September 24:The Hangover Part 2
Do you know any other events going on in Norfolk or on campus? Leave a comment, and let us know!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Interview with Basic students, Part II
Then we interviewed Lesley's Basic Listening/Speaking class. Thanks for letting us visit with you!
What is your plan when you finish this language course? I want to study business in ODU.
Li Wen Zhou
Where
are you from? I’m from China
How
long have you been here? I’ve been here about 3 yearswhat
do you usually do after the class? I usually do the homework or hang out with
friend.What is your plan when you finish this language course? I want to study business in ODU.
Ashraf
Where are you from? I’m from Saudi Arabia
How long have you been here? I’ve been here 1 month
Where do you live and who do you live with? I live in
Virginia Beach with my family.
What do you usually do after class? I usually stay with my
family.
What is your goal after finishing this language course? My
major is educational technology and I want to get PhD.
Chen Yang
Where are you from? I’m from China
How long have you been here? I’ve been here 1 month
Where do you live and who do you live with? I live near
here and I live with my sister
What do you usually do after class? I usually listens to
the music after class or do homework.
What is your plan when you finish this language course? I
want to study accounting in ODU.
Sultan
Where are you from? I’m from Saudi Arabia
How long have you been here? I’ve been here 6 months
Where do you live and who do you live with? I live in
Norfolk with my family.
What do you usually do after class? I usually spent time in
the Webb center.
What is your plan when you finish this language course? My
major is chemical engineering and I want to study in Arizona.
Abdulrahman
What is your major? Finance
Where are you living? In Norfolk
How long have you been here? 1 month ago
What is your plan for today? Go out with my family
Fahad
Where are you from? Morocco
What is your major? I want to study electric engineering
What do you like in Norfolk? Macarthur Center and downtown
Norfolk
What is your favorite sport? Soccer
Manea
Where are you from? Saudi Arabia
How long have you been here? 2 months ago
What is your favorite subject? Mathematic
What is your major? Diploma in Clinical laboratory
Interview with Basic students, Part I
First, we interviewed Bill's Basic Listening/Speaking class. Here's what we learned:
Alberto
Where are you from? I’m from Nicaragua.
How long have you been here? I’ve been here about 6 months.
Where do you live and who do you live with? I live in
Virginia Beach with my friend
What was your job in your country? I was a journalist in
Nicaragua and Panama in ten years.
What do you usually do after class? I go home after class.
Fahad
Where are you from? Saudi Arabia
How long have you been here? Just 1 month
Where do you live and who do you live with? I live in Norfolk
here with my family.
What is your plan when you finish this language course? Doctor.
I want to be a doctor.
Misrak
Where are you from? I’m from Ethiopia
How long have you been here? 6 months.
Where do you live and who do you live with? I live in
Norfolk and I live with my husband and my son.
What do you usually do after class? I usually go home and
take care my son.
What is your plan when you finish this language course? Writing.
I want to study writing in ODU.
Yousuf
What is your major? Accounting
How long have you been here? 2 weeks ago.
What is your plan after this class? I go apartment because
waiting for UPS
Wed
Where are you from? Saudi Arabia.
What is your favorite hobby? Swimming
Where are you living? Norfolk
What is your plan after this class? I go to library to do
homework.
Alaa
Where are you from? Saudi Arabia
How long have you been here? 2 years ago
What do you like in Norfolk? I like the weather
What is your favorite hobby? Cooking and shopping
What is your major? I did not decide yet
Faisel
Where are you from? Saudi Arabia
How long have you been here? 2 weeks ago
What do you like in Norfolk? Downtown Norfolk
What do you do after the class? Go home, do the homework
What is your major? Business
Abdulah
Where are you from? Saudi Arabia
How long have you been here? 2 weeks
What do you like in Norfolk? Virginia Beach
What do you do after the class? Take a nap then do homework
What is your major? Business
Dora
Where are you from? Cyprus
How long have you been here? 3 weeks
What do you like in Norfolk? a quite place
What do you do after the class? homework
What is your major? Philosophy
Sultan
Where are you from? Saudi Arabia
How long have you been here? 2 weeks
What do you like in Norfolk? good city
What do you do after the class? Homework and gym
What is your major? Mechanic engineering
Mona
Where are you from? Saudi Arabia
How long have you been here? 1 month
What do you like in Norfolk? Mall
What do you do after the class? Bring my daughter from day
care and go home
What is your major? Study master
Our favorite places in Webb Center
Game Room
The game room, or Retro Room, in Webb Center is a great place to play with your friends
and have fun. You can play Billiards (Pool). You have to show them your student ID. You can play table tennis (ping
pong). It is a wonderful place, and you can have great time with your friends. -- Rajaa
Starbucks
Starbucks is one of the most popular places at the Webb Center. You can smell the coffee once you enter from the door. You can enjoy tasting multiple coffee flavors in both hot and cold drinks.You can also eat different kinds of muffins and sandwiches over there. Unfortunately, it is crowded all day, especially during break time. Of course, I could not start my day without a cup of Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks. -- Wedad
Café 1201
This is the one of the most useful cafeterias in the Webb Center. You can eat all of your meals there. It just costs 10 bucks. You
can enjoy your meal with your friends, and it is also possible to take your food to go. Café 1201 is a kind of buffet. You can choose what you want. There
are lots of different kinds of dishes such as hamburger, fresh fruits,
salad, pasta, and even fried rice. If you want to spend time with your
friends at lunch or dinner time with competitive prices, you should come
here. -- JunshikFor more information about the Webb Center, you can visit the Webb Center website or you can check out the events calendar for the Webb Center.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Events for the week of September 12-18
In Hampton Roads:
Monday, September 12: Sade and John Legend concert
Wednesday, September 14: Muse Improv Comedy Night
Friday, September 16: The Kingston Trio Concert
Saturday, September 17: Books in the Park, India Fest
Sunday, September 18: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
At ODU:
Monday, September 12: Piano concert
Wednesday, September 14: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Thursday, September 15: The Other Side of Immigration
Friday, September 16: SAC After Dark: Brew-Ha-Ha, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Saturday, September 17: ODU v. Hampton football game!, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Do you know any other events going on in Norfolk or on campus? Leave a comment, and let us know!
In Hampton Roads:
Monday, September 12: Sade and John Legend concert
Wednesday, September 14: Muse Improv Comedy Night
Friday, September 16: The Kingston Trio Concert
Saturday, September 17: Books in the Park, India Fest
Sunday, September 18: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
At ODU:
Monday, September 12: Piano concert
Wednesday, September 14: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Thursday, September 15: The Other Side of Immigration
Friday, September 16: SAC After Dark: Brew-Ha-Ha, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Saturday, September 17: ODU v. Hampton football game!, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Do you know any other events going on in Norfolk or on campus? Leave a comment, and let us know!
Welcome to the ELC blog!
Hi everyone! Thanks for visiting our blog. We're really excited about creating a site especially for ELC students. All the posts will come from students in the ELC. We hope that this blog will be fun and helpful for you.
We have a few requests:
1. Sign up for email updates! On the right side of the page, you can enter your email address so you will receive an email every time we update the blog. So, even if you forget to check the website, you'll never miss any important information.
2. Leave comments! We want to know what you think of the blog. We'd also love to know if you have anything interesting to share. Do you know about a fun event on campus? Tell us! Have you visited a great museum, eaten at a good restaurant, or found a good place to hang out? Let us know! We'll add your suggestions to the blog.
3. Share pictures! We would love to add pictures to the blog. If you have any pictures from ELC events, let us know, and we will post them on the blog.
4. Please read and comment as much as you like, but be nice. These students are working very hard to give you a good website. Please respect their hard work, and don't post any rude comments.
Thanks for reading!
Ashley
We have a few requests:
1. Sign up for email updates! On the right side of the page, you can enter your email address so you will receive an email every time we update the blog. So, even if you forget to check the website, you'll never miss any important information.
2. Leave comments! We want to know what you think of the blog. We'd also love to know if you have anything interesting to share. Do you know about a fun event on campus? Tell us! Have you visited a great museum, eaten at a good restaurant, or found a good place to hang out? Let us know! We'll add your suggestions to the blog.
3. Share pictures! We would love to add pictures to the blog. If you have any pictures from ELC events, let us know, and we will post them on the blog.
4. Please read and comment as much as you like, but be nice. These students are working very hard to give you a good website. Please respect their hard work, and don't post any rude comments.
Thanks for reading!
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