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a raw Good IRl fOH THE 0 'o o t of AIS and assistant to the center students to American students this 6O40. rely new organization, it will have to i the mainstream of university life, it government, or other student ac international club in itself," Elliot ided to be focused inwardly and not rsity itself. "This is no longer true,' nternational Students that their national origins affects the e in the United States. "Americans are biased, they tend to think that all orientals are Japanese,' said Kim. Kim came to UNC because of its high academic ratings and the good climate but his adjustment to UNC has now always been easy. "I am always aware of where I am from, always self conscious." Housing is an significant problem for foreign students. Craig dorm, known as the International dorm for grad students, has provided some criticism by foreign students. Kim said,-. "What? Craig Dorm? You mean the foreign concentration camp?" Despite his sarcasm Kim said the atmosphere within the dorm is for the most part congenial. Some students feel that living outside of Craig dorm is the best way to get first hand experience par ticipating in American life. Ursula Mich now lives with an Ameri- ! s J- X.-X-'- , ... V A V- Tar HwlLort Thomas can family, a situation she feels is extremely beneficial for foreigners to experience. As to whether UNC students are overall aware of foreign cultures, "that is a tough question," Simans said. "Certain' segments are. It depends on what type of group you belong to," he said. As an American, Elliot feels he has become more aware. "I've become more sensitive to different culture, to question my south ern traditional values and to broaden my perspective about the world," Elliot said, of his experience dealing with foreign students. . - Juvencio Robles, a Mexican grad student in the chemistry department, summed up his experiences in Chapel Hill well. "I think that the University and the International Center overall has done a good job helping international students, especially the Host family program. But he also said that he wished that there was more basic information for international students, like the fact many buses don't run on weekends. "I waited two hours one Saturday and none showed up.-" The Center is as bureauocratic as the Immigration offices in Charlotte, but they do their job well Robles said. As to the amount of interest the UNC students have about foreign cultures, Robles said: "Some have it. Some won't take a look at other areas of the world besides the United States. That's a real shame." And that's where the hope for mankind lies in -cultural interest that can make governments attitudes . change..;' ' .. " . ".; ; ! 'v.. 42-9355 uHHqg "rafi&Gaincic 121 E. Frarn St. Phone:942-3254 Si I - i, .Hi PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED LENSES DUPLICATED CONTACT LENSES fitted - polished - cleaned SUNGLASSES prescription - non-prescription OVER 1,200 FRAMES JOHN C. SOUTHERN - OPTICIAN r $2.00 off"--Expires August 30, 1983 ----- $2.00 off "3 I i i & to r o v i i e i 1 403l7.OoscmaryCt. Chapel EXill E mm $2.00 odiBBBH wmmm mm with COUpOHai mm mm I 1 e a 967-1465 I m $2.00 Off mm J I s B B & o o p cvi t a A . Thursday, August' 1983 The Tar Heel 9
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