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COLUMNS
THE STUDENT VOICE
VOL. 55, NO.4 November 25, 1 997
Students From All Around The World
by Becky
Here at Louisburg there are many students
with different ethnic backgrounds. One way or
another they have come here to broaden their ho
rizons and accomplish new goals. At first they may
have felt out of place but as time passed they
blended in with the student body.
Megu Hasegawa comes from Tokyo, Japan.
She said, "I was an exchange student in Indiana
my junior year of high school. I liked it so much,
that I wanted to further my education here in the
United States." Megu learned about Lou-U from
a college catalog. Due to the size and student-
faculty ratio, Megu chose to come here. She felt
that she would get more help here because she does
not have much experience translating the English
language.
Teachers and students made her feel welcome
at Lou-U, Friends gave Megu a party to celebrate
her 20th birthday. This was very important to Megu
because in Japan when a girl turns 20 the entire
town is involved. These parties are similar to our
"sweet-sixteen" parties, only larger.
As for teachers, Mrs. Jean Fischer and Mrs.
Joyce Bettini have been very helpful. They both
have experience with foreign students, and Megu
feels very comfortable going to them with any prob
lems. "I like the culture here, but it’s a challenge
living so far away from my parents," Megu added.
Megu enjoys watching MTV, American mov
ies, and eating pizza and chocolates. She does miss
sushi and rice though. In Japan, hot and iced tea
machines are just as available as Pepsi machines
are here in the United States.
Kroeger
In Japan, many people take off their shoes at
the doorway, Megu loves the freedom of wearing
her shoes all the time. Learning to shake hands
instead of bowing was also an adjustment Megu
had to make, (continued on page 4)
Megu Hasegawa in a Kenan hallway.
INSIDE
COLUMNS...
Inside Lou-U. 2
Thanksgiving 3
Cultural Splash 4
Horoscopes 5
Straight Talk 6