TUFTSUNIVERSITY

NEWSLETTER

BRLITRVolume 9 Number 2October, 1979

CALL OF THE FIESTA ISLANDS

Long long ago, Filipinos say, the sky and the sea had a violent quarrel. The skyangrily pelted the sea with all sizes of stones—and this eventually formed the 7,107islands of the Philippines. There are, of course, many more scientifically-sound explan-ations of the creation of the Philippines, but in this magical, happy sun country it isfar easier to lose oneself in legend.^ Another legend has it that Malakas, the Strong One, and Maganda, the Beautiful One,sprang full-grown from a bamboo stem which had been pecked apart by a bird. They be-came the first man and woman of the Philippines. Visitors will find that the strong andthe beautiful still populate the islands.

If you want to meet the children of Malakas and Maganda you must go to the seashore.You will find them there at play on a summer's day. Or early, when the fishermen aredrawing in their nets, raising their voices to the heave-ho rhythmn of their catch.Early, too, when the villagers scamper for crabs, or dive for squid and occassional octupi.Early enough to persuade a little boy to offer you his turtle.

You may sometime want to visit the Philippines and discover the meaningof enchantment.

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BEING PURSUED IN THE WILDS OF CANADA

By Matthew MalaikalIndia - LA '80

At the end of this past academic year,I headed for a sojourn in the mountains ofNova Scotia. I was lured by tales of ma-jestic views, quaint Scottish folk, and thepanorama of an untouched landscape. However,there were a few things that slightly changedmy view. The rain, for one, seemed deter-mined to wash us off the cliffs. The coldweather - it is cold in Canada - and the rain,soaked our sleeping bags. The trail wasflooded, my boots were soaked, my pants weremuddy, the campfire burned a hole in my downsleeping bag, the tent leaked, the food gotwet, the matches wouldn't light, the tarpo-leon fell down countless times. On top ofthis, I lost my way and the ignition key tomy car. Now some of this would have beentolerable only to the hardy. But when we werefilling our water bottles, an ominously largeshadow fell over my shoulder. I turned aroundand there was this 8 foot (it seemd like 20feet) moose with antlers, bobbing its headlike a maddened bull in a Spanish bullfight.At first, I thought it would charge, but thenit started walking towards me, making weirdnoises. Maybe it thought I was a female moose.The thought of this love-lorn moose pinningme in some unknown part of the woods was toomuch for my brain. With my adrenalin flow-ing, I literally zoomed out of the lake in asecond. After this, you people must thinkme strange for wanting to go backpackingagain. Wrong! I had the best time of my lifeand I shall be there again next year! Waittill I tell you about

announce, mentrFIRST FRIDAY INTERNATIONAL OFFICE OPEN HOUSE

We, in the International Office, in-r-vite you to come and join us for snacksand conversation at our monthly "FirstFriday of the Month Open House." It will beheld at the International House (Davi'es House)13 Sawyer Avenue from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Markthese dates on your calendar:

November 2December 7Jaunary 4Hope to see you there.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FOREIGN STUDENTAFFAIRS (NAFSA)

NAFSA is holding its annual regionalconference at Wentworth by the Sea in Ports^fmouth, New Hampshire, on October 11 and 12.NAFSA is a major professional organization inthe United States for those involved inInternational Education (administrators,scholars, and students). Thursday will fea-ture all-day workshops with a general themeof "Standards and Responsibilities in Inter-national Education." Friday will be the re-gular conference day with a wide variety ofsessions being offered. The InternationalOffice is offering 5 scholarships to studentswho would like to attend this conference.If you are interested, please pick up anapplication at the International Office.On Friday, October 12, there are two workshopswhich were planned by students - "Peer Coun-seling - A Global Perspective" and a studentsocial where you can meet international stu-dents from all over New England.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Trying to reach a friend in Californiaand don't know his/her phone number? Bydialing 1 + Area Code + 555-1212, it ispossible to find out the telephone numberof almost anyone in the United States. AreaCodes are listed in the Telephone Book.

ISRAELI STUDENT INFORMATION FOUNDATIONCREATED

Israeli students in the United Stateshave formed the Israeli Student InformationFoundation (ISIF), intended to help Israelistudents organize on their campuses programspromoting interest in Israel, its history,tradition, culture, economy, politics, andinternational relations. ISIF works inclose cooperation with other campus organ-izations that share its goals, according toits national director, Avraham Granot.

ISIF's mail office, located in New YorkCity, directs the activities of nine regionaloffices (San Francisco, Philadelphia, LosAngeles, Houston, Chicago, Boston, New YorkCity, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta). Theregional directors oversee Israeli students'activities at the universities in their

Those interested in further detailsmay write Mr. Granot, Israeli StudentInformation Foundation, 55 West 42nd St.New York, N.Y. 10036.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Global Classroom Visit;LANGUAGE EXCHANGE INFORMATION

The International Office, in cooperation.* n.th the Medford Public Schools, sponsors a•"•"Global Classroom Program. This program pro-vides an opportunity for you to be of serviceto the community; to share your experiencesand culture through visiting local elementaryand secondary schools. Amarjeev Kaul spoketo a 7th grade class about religions of India.Harvy Barrios shared Venezuelan customs andculture with a 3rd grade class.

If you would like to share yourself andyour country, please call Susann Sjoberg,International Office, x549. Transportationis provided and participation is arrangedaccording to your schedule. It will takeabout an hour and a half of your time.

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Have you studied abroad and want topratice speaking? Want to bone up on yourEnglish? Or just want to learn a new lan-guage and possibly teach someone your own?Language Exchange is a program that matchespeople up so that they can learn and teacheach other in a one-to-one situation attheir convenience. You need not be a lan-guage major or certified teacher! This isan excellent way to expand language skillsand cultural knowledge. You can meet withyour partner at the International House onMondays, from 7:00 p.m. to about 8:00 p.m.Or if that time is inconvenient an alter-nate time can be arranged. We have awealth of resources here at Tufts, so getinvolved and take advantage! For more in-formation, call me, William Harris, at x60-298. Messages may also be left for me at theInternational Office - call x545 or drop byBrown House.

WIVES ENGLISH CLASSES

w An English class is offered free ofcharge to all wives of foreign students andfaculty members or researchers at TuftsMedford Campus, Medical and Dental Schools,and the New England Medical Center Hospital.

The English class is held on the MedfordCampus in Brown House, 38 Professors Row andmeets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.mThe instructor is Mary Ellen Linnehan.

The first class will be held on Tuesday,October 9 at 9:30 a.m. in Brown House. Formore information, call Susann Sjoberg x545.

servicesINTERNATIONAL ID CARDS

activitiesINTERCULTURAL SERIES

The International Office issues Inter-national I.D. cards to Tufts students. Thiscard is indispensable for getting all sortsof student discounts abroad, particularlyin Europe. Cards are $3.00 (cash) and youwill need a small picture (1 1/2" x 1 1/2")of yourself. Stop in the Registrar's Office,Basement Ballou, to get the form and Regis-trar's signature. Bring completed form tothe International Office on Mondays andWednesdays, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

IMMIGRATION WORKSHOPS

On Wednesday, November 7 and Thursday,November 8 at 3:30 p.m., Immigration Work-shops will be held to acquaint you withinformation regarding visas, passports, work-ing permission, and legal requirements fortraveling out of the U.S. All new studentsare required to attend one of the workshops.The workshops will be held in the Interna-tional Office Lounge, Brown House. Be sureto bring your passport.

Have you ever wondered what it would belike to watch a black-belt karate expert inaction only two feet away from you? - or -how an Indian woman actually drapes that onepiece of cloth about herself to make a sari?Have you wanted to hear about and/or see aslide presentation of the experiences of anAmerican in Hungary or France? Have youever wished you could sample un-Americanizedspicy Szechuan Chinese dishes or learn howto eat with chopsticks correctly by some-one who has used them for his entire life?

Learn about all these things and muchmore this semester by participating in a newprogram being offered by the InternationalOffice called the Intercultural Series.Everyone in the Tufts community is invitedto informally explore various aspects ofdifferent cultures or share an experience,ideas or special part of their own culturewith others.

The Intercultural Series will schedulethese "guest speakers" on a flexible basis.Their topic, time and place of presentationwill be publicized well in advance. So —Keep your eyes open for announcements. If —/you are interested in being a speaker, callBob Macasaet, 628-0313 at the InternationalHouse for more information.

Intercultural Series Schedule of Events

The following will be held at theInternational House (Davies House), 13Sawyer Ave.

Thursday, Oct. 3 at 7:00 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m.\, Nov. 27 at 7:00 p.m.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL

The World Affairs Council of Boston, afor exchange on international and inter-

relations, provides opportunitiesfor cultural relations and opportunities forinternational students to gain a broaderview of American life and in turn, to sharetheir cultures and the concerns of theircountries with the local community.

You can participate in activities such asfield trips, weekends and evening discussiongroups through the World Affairs Council.This program offers you the opportunity tomeet people and learn about the Boston com-munity. For information brochures, contactthe International Student Office or SteveSjoberg at: World Affairs Council, 22 Battery-march, Boston, MA 02109, 428-1740.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS:

October 10, Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Foreign Focus - "The Media As A Maker ofForeign Policy" with Crocker Snow, Jr. , formerNational and Foreign Editor, The Boston Globe,and currently publisher of WorldPaper. CurtisSaval International Centers Admission: $2.50(sandwich lunches, wine and soft drinksBailable for modest fee) .

October 17, Wednesday, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Foreign Focus - "Energy Future" with Prof.Mel Horwitch of the Harvard Business Schooland contributing author of the recent Harvardstudy on energy. Curtis-Saval InternationalCenter. Admission: $2.50 (sandwich lunches,wine and soft drinks available for modest fee) .

October 19, Friday, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.Open House - Join us for this opportunity tomeet old friends and make new ones. A slidepresentation will provide an introduction toInternational Student Program activities forthe coming year. Light refreshments served.Held - Rotunda, World Affairs Council Head-quarters. No charge.

October 25, Thursday, 5:30 p.m.World Forum - "The Delicate Balance: Trade,Security and Human Rights" with Mr. Dale P.Butland, Office of the Assistant Secretaryfor Industry and Trade, U.S. Department of

X^jmmerce. Curtis-Saval International Center.Admission: $3:00 members; $4.50 non-members;$2.00 student members.

November 3-4, WEEKENDIntercultural Communications Workshops area time for you to spend an enjoyable weekendaway from the city, meeting others and learn-ing about factors that influence communi-cations among people from different culturalbackgrounds. Held near a lake at North-eastern University's Warren Center, the week-end will include structured experiences anddiscussion guided by a multi-cultural staffwith free time to explore the beauty of thewoods in fall. Transportation by carpool.Cost includes meals, one over-night and gasmoney for drivers. (Approtfimatley $16 formembers and $18 for non-members). SPACE ISLIMITED. Call Steve Sjoberg for detailsand information flyer.

November 13, TuesdayField Trip - to Christian Science Monitor(a leading U.S. newspaper for internationalnews). Tour of the publishing facilityand a meeting with Mr. David Anable, ChiefEditor for Foreign News. No charge.

November 23, FridayInternational Thanksgiving - Bring a favoritefood from your country and join us for aninternational feast. Call Steve Sjoberg fordetails at 482-1740.

study /trove,abroadSTUDY - TRAVEL - WORK ABROAD INFORMATION

In the International Student Officethere is a library of books and pamphlets onvarious programs abroad. There is a file bycountry of pamphlets on specific study pro-grams as well as books such as:Whole World HandbookA Guide to Work, Study, Travel AbroadEurope on $5 (whoops!) $10 a DayStudent Guides to Asia, Africa, Latin AmericaStudy Abroad - Scholarships & Courses(UNESCO Publication)Student Travel Catalog (free)

TRAVEL USA - CANADAMARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT

Books and pamphlets are available foryour browsing such as:Let's Go United States & CanadaLow Cost Accommodations in New YorkWashington, D.C. on $10.00 per dayThe Boston Phoenix Guide to Cheap EatsA Beginner's BostonMontreal Inside OutTWA guides to Los Angeles, New York, SanFrancisco

Where to Stay in U.S.A. from 50c to $10 perNight.

Roko Kwasi Frimpong and Louise Renee weimarried the 7th of September, 1979. Congratu-lations to you both"

REQUESTS FOR 1-20 and IAP-66 FORMS

F-l STUDENTSIf you are leaving the United States

during the winter holidays please requesta current 1-20 Form.

J-l EXCHANGE VISITORSYou may use the pink copy of your

IAP-66 Form to re-enter the United Statesafter visiting abroad. If you have notreceived the pink form back from Immigra-tion and Naturalization Service extendingyour stay, be sure to request a new IAP-66.

PLEASE ALLOW ONE WEEK FOR PREPARATION.

/toffLeslie Rowe - DirectorSusann Sjoberg - Department AssistantMadeline Donheiser - Clerk TypistHelen Li - Student AssistantLi-Fang Liang - Student AssistantMimi Chiu - Student AssistantJoanne Werner - Student AssistantAnne-Rose Liberman-Alfasi - Student AssistantBob Macasaet - Intercultural SeriesWilliam Harris - Language ExchangeKathy Irving - English 8 InstructorShahriar Moin - International Club PresidentNancy Cooke - International House Head ResidentBeverly Goldstein & Audrey Hale - InternationalHospitality Program Coordinators

USEFUL ADDRESSES/PHONE NUMBERS

IMMIGRATION-AND NATURALIZATION SERVICEDepartment of JusticeJohn F. Kennedy BuildingGovernment CenterBoston, MA 02203Phone: 223-2361Records Department: 223-2368

Canadian Consulate500 Boylston StreetBoston, MA 02116Phone: 262-3760

Leslie RoweDirector, International OfficeBrown House, 38 Professors RowTufts UniversityMedford, MA 02155Phone: 628-5000 x545

International Revenue ServiceAlien Tax SectionJohn F. Kennedy BuildingRoom 104DGovernment CenterBoston, MA 01103Phone: 223-3446State Tax OfficePhone: 727-4289

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