Twilight movie review

Here's another movie review from the intermediate students. Have you seen Twilight?  Leave a comment and tell us what you think!

Titanic movie review

The intermediate students created movie reviews this session.  Here are some of their video reviews.  Watch the videos, and let them know what you think.  Have you seen these movies too?  Leave a comment and give us your review of the movies, too!

Ice Age 2 movie review

The intermediate students created movie reviews this session.  Here are some of their video reviews.  Watch the videos, and let them know what you think.  Have you seen these movies too?  Leave a comment and give us your review of the movies, too!

The thanksgiving potluck

Last Monday was the event “The thanksgiving potluck”. It was in ODU Baptist Collegiate Ministry. Students and ELC staff attended this event. It started at 7:00pm and ended at 9:00pm.We began by setting the tables, decorating and putting the plates food. When the event began, we started eating food from different countries and turkey. There was also a part about the ELC Honors Program. Alex introduced the manes of students who had good grades in Fall 1. After that, we enjoyed eating the great food. Finally, we finished the event by cleaning the place.

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MacArthur Memorial

The MacArthur Memorial :

The MacArthur Memorial

Douglas MacArthur

Do you know who is MacArthur? Maybe yes, but if you don't know him, you  have probably heard the name of the Norfolk downton mall : "the MacArthur center". Douglas MacArthur (1880-1964) actually was an American general who has participated in the main historical events of the 20th century (WWI, WW2, Korean War...).

MacArthur and his wife are buried here

Japanese gifts

The MacArthur pipe and cap

After his death, he was buried in Norfolk,VA, more precisely in the old City Hall, according to his wife wishes. This museum is not big, but almost all his life is recounted on two stairs. The explanations are clear and not too long, visual and audio supports are good for a better understanding and immersion in his life and his time. Besides, we have liked the quantity of original artifacts coming from or linked to his living : Asians weapons such as guns or swords, gifts from Japan, China, etc, and many things coming directly from him like his decorations, his footlocker, some emblematic artifacts like his pipe and his cap, or historically important objects like one of the five the ''surrender pen''. Finally, this museum has to be visited to improve our knowledge on the American history, learning the incredible life of MacArthur, an out of the ordinary general who has left his mark on the history.


 Written by ''the Expert''

If you want to visit this museum :

You can visit the memorial online (www.macarthurmemorial.org) or

free entrance for the real museum.

MacArthur Memorial (close to the MacArthur center)

MacArthur Square,
Norfolk, Virginia 23510

Phone : (757) 441-2965

Hours :
Tuesday - Saturday
10 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Sunday
11 A.M. - 5 P.M.
Closed Mondays Starting July 5, 2010

Making paper airplanes

A few weeks ago, the Intermediate students had a paper airplane contest.  Here's a short video from that day. Let us know what you think!

We have discovered America!!

Discover America: Thanksgiving
On Tuesday November 15th, there was a event at the intercultural center, Webb center. The theme was "Discover America: Thanksgiving". Actually, there is no Thanksgiving in our culture. This is our first Thanksgiving we have here in America. We haven’t known much about Thanksgiving culture, so it was great opportunity to learn about American culture, especially, Thanksgiving. When we got there, there were various traditional food looked delicious. It attracted our attentions enough to get there. Jane really enjoyed the food. There were sweet mashed pumpkin, cranberry sauce, sliced turkey, and apple pie, etc. We met some international friends there. The presentation was started. I liked comfortable circumstances there.

We listened carefully what he said. It was interesting to know origins of Thanksgiving.
He said that the Thanksgiving started in 1607, when the Englishmen were giving thanks to God for safe arrival and continual survival. In 1610, supply ships arrived at Jamestown, Virginia. The Pilgrims celebrated Thanks giving for three days, and had a feast for good harvest. The presenter said that the Thanksgiving settles down deeply in American’s mind.

We were very happy to know the origins of Thanksgiving. As long as we stay here, the U.S., I am sure that it will help us to understand better American culture. It was great opportunity to have some traditional food, knowledge of Thanksgiving. We hope we can go some other events on this campus.