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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT!

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Spring I 2015 classes start on Mon. January

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Have a great New Year!

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CESL students enjoyed their

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Clubs:

League of Extraordinary Women Mondays 12:10-12:55 - CESL 211

Ping Pong Club Mondays 6-7pm SUMC game room (basement)

Chess Club Tuesdays 12:10-12:55 - SLC (CESL 209)

Volleyball Club Tuesdays 6-8pm - Park Student Union Volleyball Courts

Music Club Wednesdays 12:10-12:55 - CESL 202

Basketball Club Wednesdays 6-7pm (meet behind CESL)

Knitting Club Thursdays 12:10-12:55 - CESL 201

CESL Coffee Talk Thursdays 12:10-12:55 - CESL 205

Soccer Club Fridays 4-5:30 - UA Mall (by SUMC)

Peace Club & Drama Club Coming Spring 2015!

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Name: Abdulaziz Esmael Hometown: Kuwait

Major: Filmmaking Level: 50

How long have you been in Tucson and how do you like it so far?

I have been here for three months, and I really like Tucson because people are very friendly here and I also like the weather.

What do you do in your free time?

In my free time I like to play video games, and make short stories because I like to make short movies.

What are your plans after finishing CESL?

I want to study filmmaking at the University of California.

What is your favorite restaurant in Tucson?

My favorite restaurant is Sinbad because I like the food and I work voluntarily there.

What are some of the places that you want to visit in the future and why?

Italy, because it is been a dream for me.

What do you want to be in the future?

I want to be a film director.

Who is you favorite actor?

Heath Ledger.

What is your favorite movie?

Batman the Dark Knight.

Describe yourself in one word?

Positive!

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Every week we will interview two CESL Students. If you are willing to be interviewed, talk to the Student Workers in the Student Learning Center

Interviewed by:

Muath Alziadat

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Name: Camila Loeffler Carapajo Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Age: 20 Level: 60

Hi Camila, everyone knows you are the most beautiful and well-liked person at CESL. How do you deal with that pressure? Haha, I know you are joking.

Okay, how long have you been in Tucson? What do you think about it? I have been here for 4 months, I think it is a very nice city. It is very calm compared to Rio, Rio is crazy with people everywhere and cars and subways everywhere. In Tucson you need car though, because things are so far apart.

What do you study? I study civil engineering. In civil engineering you study how to build bridges, buildings, and houses — any kind of construction.

So what is the difference between civil engineering and architecture? The architect does the design of a building, a civil engineer prepares the foundation and pillars and such. We start from the beginning to the top.

What do you miss about Brazil (besides family)? I can't go out or to the bars because I am underage. In Brazil every weekend I would go to jazz concerts in the streets and drink with my sister, talking or going to bars. I would go to La Pa which is a famous place where everything stays open until 5 AM. I also miss how close everything was in Rio. The beach was 30 minutes by subway, the mall is really close and you can go anywhere by subway.

Jazz concerts in the street? Sounds cool. Which jazz artists do you like? I listen to Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Art Blakey, Grant Green. I play piano, but not jazz piano, classical piano. I haven't played at Music Club because I am too shy.

Cool. So what do you do in your free time here? I hang out and meet people at the Level — Brazilian and Arabic friends. I like to go shopping or watch a good movie/series.

What is something that surprised you about American culture? I noticed Americans are "cold" people. When I am in the elevator I will say "bye" or "have a good day" when I step out and no one will reply to me, or sometimes people won't hug... unless they are drunk! Brazilians are "hot" because its our culture, we want to treat you well.

Is this the first time you have left home? Yeah! I thought it would be hard but I am handling it well. I call my family every day and my parents are coming to visit next year.

What is your plan for the upcoming vacation? My sister arrives tomorrow, so Sunday we will go to New York, spend Christmas in Tucson, and then go to the Grand Canyon, and New Years Eve in Las Vegas with all the Brazilians; I think 20 or more are going. It is my sister's first time to America. She is my best friend and I am excited to show her around. Family for me is the most important thing.

What is your plan for next semester? I am waiting for my endorsement and if it is okay I will go the U of A! I am excited.

Cool! As this session's last and most important student spotlight, is there anything you'd like to say to your fellow students? I would like to tell everyone to keep working hard to achieve their goals, and to be successful and happy in personal and professional life!

Beautiful! Thanks.

Interviewed by:

DJ Nixon

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Ask CESLQuestion: What are some things I can do over winter break? (Winter Break = Dec.12 – Jan.12)

Answer:  We are all about to have a month off of school; here are a few events and helpful tips if you are staying in Tucson during the break.

• 20th Annual Downtown Parade of Lights! (December 20, 2014)

Enjoy the American holiday spirit with Tucson for a FREE parade downtown with live music, Santa Claus, Food, and more!

(Located on 17th Street/Stone Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701)

http://www.downtowntucson.org/visit/parade-of-lights/

• Winterhaven Festival of Lights (December 13 – 27th 6pm – 10pm everyday)

A classic Tucson holiday tradition! Walk, ride a bike, ride a horse, or take a trolley through the famous neighborhood of Winterhaven and see how Americans love to decorate their houses in lights! FREE.

http://winterhavenfestival.org/

• Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo! (December 5th – 23rd 6:00pm – 8:00pm)

Enjoy looking at the animals in the zoo while it is decorated in the holiday spirit!

http://reidparkzoo.org/events/public/zoo-lights-2014/

Planning to travel but don’t have a car?...

• Zipcar! Borrow a car from the University of Arizona. International Drivers allowed! (ages 18+)

- Visit http://zipcar.com/student to join

- Use promotion code (FLUENT15) to receive $45 in free driving!

HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Whatever you end up doing, CESL wishes you a Happy Holiday Season! And for those of you returning next session, we look forward to seeing you in January!

*Don’t forget: Spring 1 classes start on Mon., January 12, 2015*