Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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Callinan-Cole Robin R. Callinan Columbus, OH Amy L Campbell Add and 1 ' Lawrence Joseph Cardwell ': Cinbinnati, OH Pamela Suzette Carl ' Raccoon Kathryn A1111 Carlin 2 Georgetown, KY , Kevin Michael Carlin Georgetbwn, KY ' Hans Jan- Erick Carlson Katy, TX Connie L. Carpenter V Owingsville ,, Della Carpenter - Safdee James Carl Carpenter Hauafer 1 . Judith Elai11e Carr Marehead Aug 613. Michelle Car1:er Sciatoville, OH Becky S Carter Morehead - , Rachel Lynn Carter ;;s Georgetown, 0H , , , - Rhonda Sue Caskey Gmyson 22 Holly Mischele Catzmzam 3' P1114: Hills , Lanna Caudill 'r Virgie 3' ' ' Lucinda Marie Cauddl ; Worthington air 4 Patti L Candill Warthington , Lisa Carol Chaffin Maioneton Sandra Leah Chafins Mbuthcard Gerri S Chapm5111 kasom :, Cary Wynn Cha1'1es Cowman .. , Kristie D. Charles Coanersville IN : 811111011 T. Chapman Mt Sterlmg 4 W1lliam G.Ch11ders Pikeville ' Dana D Church Flatwaods . ' Leslie Gaye Clemons Sharpsburg Amy A Coarley Harrixon, OH Patric Michael Cole Charleston, WV Underclassmen 231

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Bowie-Cade Susan Catherine Bowie Kouts, IN Robin John Bowles Owingsville Gre Bowling Toma awk Tammy G. Boyd Morehead Robin D. Bradford Greenup Luanne Bradley Louisa Marisa Ann Branch Amelia, OH Pamela Louise Branham Morehead Brad Breeding Gibraltar, Ml Beverly Lynn Brickey Morehead Andy Brickey Sandy Hook Jennifer L. Brooks Pikeville Peggy Ann Brooks Caney Garrett Broughton Miamisburg, OH Dwayne Michael Brown Morehead Matthew C. Brown Independence Shelley Lynne Brown Greenup Tamela Christie Brown Morehead Timothy Michael Brown Ashland Pam Brubaker Troy, OH Tammy Lynn Brumagen Mt. Olivet ' Johnny Lee Burchett Morehead Jonathan Wayne Burchett Falcon Charles Keith Burress Mt. Washington Paul Brent Burriss Vanceburg Deborah Paige Butler Kittering, OH Sara Beth Butts Sardinia, OH Angela F aith Byrd Clearfield Mendy K. Byrd Maineville, OH Mark D. Cade South Portsmouth Underclassmen 230

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or many students, coming to college a few hours away from home is quite an adjust- ment. But what about those students who come to college from an- other country, what do they have to face? The hardest thing an international student has to deal with is the problem of loneliness. Many people are home- sick when they are three hours away from home, so they return every week- end. But if home is fourteen hours away by plane, that is not possible Afsaneh Hamzehpour, from Tehran, Iran, said, Loneliness 1s a problem, but you have to fight for your education and overcome the loneliness - These students are not only separated from their families and friends Many times they are completely out off from their culture, especially those students who are the only representative of their country, like Alexander Ye, from main- land China Another problem for these students IS the everyday use of English Though they were taught English grammar and reading, they were not exposed to dia- lects or slang expressions When I first came here I could not communicate or understand English. I still cant sometimes. Writing, reading and grammar were taught, but conver- sation was not stressed, said Emiko Tow guchi from Okinawa, Japan. Toguchi also added, iiIfia person asks if you donit care in Japan, you answer yes, if you dont care. Here in the US. you answer no if you-donit care. It can be very confusing? The English language 1s not as much of a problem as the slang It is tricky When I first arrived here, Ithought iOh noff said Laksana Chiraohant of Bang kok, Thailand. This communication problem can cause diiliculties for a foreign student and his or her roommates Became of Feature ,, , 232 A Different World , spect their husbandis role as hreadwina the wide use of slang, many things on television, and even many jokes, have to be explained to the foreign students. As Chirachant explained, iiSomeone used a cuss word and I had to ask my friend to explain what it meant. For an American dating a foreign stu- dent the communication barrier can really be a problem. iiItis hard because of the language barrier, but Iim used to it. The things he iKadiril says sometimes mean some- thing diiferent to me and vice versa. But we always make sure the other under- stands our meaning? said Denise Man- ley, the American girlfriend of Ogiaga Dennis Kadjri of Bendel, Nigeria. Even in education, the main reason these students come here, there are dif- ferences for the foreign students to ad- just to. Toguchi said it is harder to get accept- ed into Japanese universities as opposed to American universities. But in Japan, it is easier to get through school than in Japan Kadiri said that for an African student to leave America without his degree would bring disgrace to his family. Dakiri added, iiIn N igeria, it is shame- ful to drop out of school. It is normal to finish high school, but most people there prefer to go on to college. Fam- ilies really push education? Even the most basic American 0115-1 toms can present a problem for foreign students. uBecause I had never seen a baseball game, I couldnit solve a physics problem that involved baseball and its terminol- ogy. I had to watch a baseball game be- fore I could solve the problem? said Hamzehpour Differences 111 social customs and per- sonal characteristics are also evident to the foreign students. In Nigeria, polygamy is an acceptable practice for non-Christians. Women are also taught to be submissive and to re- ner, said Kadiri. Ye commented that the Chinese keep quiet, while Americans tend to be more talkative. Chinese students also like to study more than Americans. In China opposing views can be expressed, but you have to be careful to whom you exi press them. Toguchi feels that Americans are much more expressive with their feel-r ings and much less inhibited. But she added that after a little time everyone involved can adapt to the diEerences so, that they will no longer matter. ' Coming to the U S can also cause changes in a personis diet. iiIn Japan we eat more fish and Vegeb tables because red meat is too expensive for us? said Toguchi, iiIf I hadto checse' a favorite, Japanese would be mine. I; just canit eat hamburgers everyday. 1 i111 my homeland, we have complete 1y different food. We eat rice and vege- tables. We cook differently, too. We like your vegetables very welledone, Ameriy cans like them rawf said Ye. Family life for the diiferent cultures also presents a dilference. uThe people of Thailand are a lot 01054 er in their families than the Americans are, for the most partf, said Chirachant. iiChinese parents teach kids muchu-f much more and the kids are more re spectful and obedient, said Ye. Normally, the young couple will live, with their old parents; They will live 10: 1, gether and take care of them parents um 1 til they dief, Ye added. Despite the hardships encountered; by these students, they all expressed a 1 common theme They are happy'that' ' they made the decision, to come toll America because a good education is ; ' the most important thing for them ... By: Donna Seward and Christie Sheppard