University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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Speaking to UNI students and faculty, Sello Rasethaba of South Africa talks of apartheid at the anti-apartheid rally between the Union and the Library. 30

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IXnan would like to go into. It's truly a learning experience. Sheryl Bierma of Des Moines also had the opportunity to work within her field during the summer. As a display artist at Grout Museum in Waterloo, Bierma worked with other people to create and develop many of Grout's summer ex- hibits. They varied from a display on the Waterloo Indians baseball team to a sec- tion filled with history. Bierma stated that she'd never give up the opportunity and that, It was a great experience. I'd recommend it to anyone. I learned a lot and got to use what I'd already learned in my art classes as well as building upon what I already knew. Not only does Co-op provide the ex- perience needed, but it can also give the student an open door after graduation. The Co-op pamphlet states that half of UNI cooperative education students reported their Co-op employers offered them a per- manent job after completion of the program. While some students worked away from UNI this summer, many stayed right on campus for work. Dorm cleaners, grounds keepers, and food service workers were on- ly a few of the positions available. The dorm cleaners had the choice of working one of three shifts, as did the grounds keepers. Food service workers could either find employment at Towers or Redeker Dining Centers. Thirty-seven students worked at Redeker. A busy schedule, which included sports camps, debate camps, and Elderhostel, kept the B. Kramtr Working at the UNI Animal Laboratory , Chris McAleer welds an oscilloscope, a machine used for monitering nerve impulses. students busy. Many worked full-time to pay for college expenses. Jennifer Olson, assistant manager of Redeker, stated, Summer student employment is convenient. Students can work close to their college residence and attend classes. Also, a meal ticket is re- quired which makes it easier on the stu- dent as far as cooking their own meals. Co-op and summer employment gave students a wide range of opportunities. It helped financially and provided vital ex- perience within their major field. -Jeff Bennett 29

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Living American Style UNI Foreign Students are Challenged to Learn and Achieve Konnichiwa, bonjour, mar- haba, hola, guten morgen. These are just a few hello's extended to the student body from the foreign students studying at UNI. There were 131 foreign students enrolled for the 1985 86 academic year. The majority of these students were from Malaysia, but other countries in- cluded Japan, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Taiwan, South Africa, Korea, China, France, Austria and various nations of Central and South America. Linda Jemigan, program assistant (while advisor Germana Nijim was in China), stated, Usually foreign students come to the college for four years or until their major is completed. They're usually around age 20, but there are students enrolled from ages 17 to 56. A prospective student can discover UNI in many different ways. Educa- tional Services such as LASPAU (Latin American Scholastic Program of American Universities) provide catalogs of colleges and universities in the United States. Counselors and advisors in the students' home countries circulate recruitment letters and correspondences with schools. Shin Chin Lee, of Malaysia, explained that she found out about UNI through the Malaysian- American Commission on Educational Exchange Agency. I contacted them, stated Lee, and my referral advisor helped me choose ten schools. I sent for brochures, then decided on UNI. As part of UNI's application pro- cedure, Jernigan noted, All past academic records and any diplomas earned to attest to their education must be sent to the university. They must also take the Test of English as a Foreign Language exam if their native language isn't English. Undergraduate foreign students are not granted financial aid by the Univer- sity of Northern Iowa. Graduate foreign students may compete with U.S. students for graduate assistantships. Among the governments represented on our campus by foreign students, the Malaysian government expends the greatest amount towards student educa- tion. A student may apply to the In- stitute for International Education to be granted partial or full tuition waivers. These students are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA or above. The challenge of UNI's academic pro- gram varies. Wendy Tsang, of Hong Kong, stated, General education is not hard and the professors demand very lit- tle. The major courses elaborate into specifics and put an individual on trial to learn as much as possible. A variety of programs are available to foreign students studying at UNI. Inter- national Student Association holds discussions on American culture, recrea- tion and socializing, American holidays, and programs about living off-campus. Orientation is held one week prior to the fall session. Topics covered include such areas as campus and community tours, registration procedures, U.S. law, in- surance and social security, housing, American holidays, and taxation, remarked Jemigan. Marcella Quan, of Honduras, declared, I like and am very surprised at the individual freedom and non- restraint of opinions. People are so friendly and the professors are nice. I like UNI and I like America — you can do and achieve what you want in life. -Kim Hein H C umtxrliivd Practicing her hacky sack, Marci Quan of Honduras takes a break from her studies. Forrtgn Student»