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tuir November 16, 1989 Ine Pendulum . Israel trip a pioneer program Dr. J. Christian Wilson, assistant professor of religion, ^''ill be hosting a ten-day winter term trip to Israel. Several Elon students plan to make the trip, and any E1(mi student is welcome to join the group. Three hours academic credit religion can be arranged. Credit can be given at either the 200 or 300 level, but students seeking upper level credit will ^ve to complete more work. Students who take the trip for ^^^ademic credit will be required to keep a journal of their exper iences and complete assigned readings about Israel prior to the trip. Places that will be visited during the trip include Tel Aviv, Carmel, Haifa, Cana of Costa Rica couples fun and learning ®y Theresa Riley The Pendulum ^ Habla usted espanol? It does not matter. Working ^owledge of Spanish is an objective, not a requirement, for ^inter Term in San Jose, Costa Rica. Students attend classes in survival and beginning Spanish, *^*ight by Dr. Ernest Lunsford, ^d live with host families who *Peak little to no English. Students will also learn why country south of Nicaragua also known as the "Switzerland of Central America." "Costa ^ca is an island of democracy, stability and peacefulness in a regi(Mi where there is considraable turmoil," Dr. Chalmers Brum baugh, associate professor of political science, said. Part of the course includes sight-seeing. Museums, embas sies, farms, factories and histor ical locations will make up some short trips. A white water rafting Expedition is also planned. The study will cost $1525, is Worth three credit hours and iieeds 20 participants. Students seeking more |*iformation can contact Lunsford Carlton 201C, Brumbaugh in owell 312 or Rich in Alamance 109. Galilee, Nazareth, Megiddo (Armageddon), Caesarea, Caper naum, the Sea of Galilee, the Mount of Beatitudes, Jericho, Qumian, the Dead Sea, the Jordan River, Bethlehem, and Jerusalem. Wilson made a similar trip on his own two years ago. "I saw this as a real good possibility for Elon students, he said, citing a good price as one of tlie reasons. "As a country, Israel is very good for touring," Wilson said, "(You) don’t have to spend a lot of time on the bus." Cost of the trip is $1198 from New York. This includes airfare, hotels, all ground transportation, guides, and two meals per day (breakfast and dinner-students will pay for their own lunches). Dr. Wilson will arrange the air transportation to New York for those who will be leaving from Greensboro. Airfare from Greensboro to New York is approximately $219. The departure date is January 3. Extension trips to Egypt are also available at additional cost. While the trip to Israel is not an official part of tiie college’s studies abroad program, Wilson hopes it can be in the future. He calls this journey "a pioneer program," and says, "We’re looking towards the possiblity of making this a regular Winter Term offering." Any interested students should get in touch with Dr. Wilson at extension 2242. % Everyone will applaud your decision to Spend Winter Term, 1990 In Costa Rica For information contact Dr. Emest Lunsford Dr* Chalmers Brumbaugh Carlton 201C Powell 312 Dr. Bill Rich Alamance 109 Apply Today Apply Today ROSE'S Stores, Inc Applications available in Alamance 109 Page 13 jonuvarv ii(Ki Photo by Pat Hobin Students can choose fron a variety of study-travel classes this Winter Term. Trips are planned for London, Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Israel. Not only can you have the option of a fabulous tan, a date with an Englishman, and a conversation in a native tongue but also get three hours credit and traveling experience. Think of Your Degree... ^ ♦ € admission to one of america's strongest $1.5+ billion regional retail corporations MANAGEMENT TRAINEES At Roses, wc know bright minds fuel bright futures. That’s one reason we rank among America’s strongest regional retail concerns with over 260 store locations throughout the Southeast. Here, you will join an aggressively growing SI.S> billion company with ongoing plans to expand its market leadership by 15-25 stores per year. You will also benefit from a Management Development Program that provides individual training from some of the industry’s most respected management talent. After that, the advancement comes at a very rewarding pace. Currently, we have excellent opportunities for career-minded cdllege grads. For the full story about our excellent salaries, benefits, regional training sites and more, simply call toll free or submit your resume to: ROSE’S STORES, INC. P.M. Rom Bldg. Henderson, NC 27S36 Attn: R.L. Hylton, CA l-SOO-356-1069 (outside NC) 1-800-633-6266 (within NC) :':e
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