The Devil Wears Prada -Movie-

The first time I saw this movie in the theater, this movie is very funny and reflect American company's aspect very well. American women have always been very independent. I really respect it. I always value the women's movement, a political, social effort to give women the same status and right as men. If you are interested in women's situation in

 company, you should watch this movie. This movie will give you the power. I really recommend this movie for women. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zicgut4gpwU

"The Devil Wears Prada (2003) is a best selling novel by Lauren Weisberger about a young woman who,freshly graduated from college, is hired as a personal assistant to a powerfulfashion magazine editor, a job that becomes hellish as she struggles to keep up with her boss's capricious and demeaning requests. It was greatly successful, spending six months on theNew York Times bestseller list and becoming the basis for the successful 2006 eponymous film, with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt.(Summary from DVD.)"

My view of America

1.        People in America should take a stronger responsibility though the life of the United States is free.

2.        Americans people live in a bigger house than Japanese people live in. Mostly it has also a big yard.

3.        American people like the fast foods and a simpler and bigger cooking. 

4.        American people believe in the human right and religions. Japanese people believe hard work make them to be happy so they always work overtime.

5.        American people consider that time and money are the most valuable. Japanese people value the courtesy most. So we have honorific words in own language.

6.        Americans motivates are the vote, a hero, the football, and the basketball. Japanese motivates are comic’s hero, fashion, and examination ordeal. 

7.    The people in the United States behave positively, and they firmly have their opinion. They value the  opinion exchange. The people in Japan behave modestly and softly. They like a euphemism; it is a  polite word or expression that you use instead of a more direct one to avoid shocking or upsetting someone. 

#2 American people are...

They are very open mind even though their friendliness would look superficial. Japanese people worry too much about what other people think of. I think that problem relate to homogeneous nature of Japanese society. The United States is a multiethnic community, especially California, so they have an open mind. Now, I feel that the American people are very open so they feel comfortable enough with foreigners, like me. It is a great feeling. 

Recall My first day in America

I had some first impression's things for The U.S. when I had arrived CA, America for the first time. Then I was a junior in Japanese university. I went to UCLA to study English with my friend whose name is Sayaka. It’s only for one month.  I was very impressed when going outside of the airport because there were many lanes in the road, a lot of palms, and the bright sunshine. Moreover, the street was not busy. Tokyo is much crowd. The weather was dry and hot but it was more comfortable than Tokyo. It is more humid. How was UCLA? In fact, UCLA didn’t take good care of us because of the very big university. We were left alone. We felt some anxiety although we finally slept. Today, I choose small university, Woodbury University. I prefer here. 

Beverly Hills!!

Just yesterday, I had a big presentation in a studio class. This project was making shopping bag design. I designed and made shopping bags for the following store. 

SENSIBILITY: An upscale women's clothing store located on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. The selection is contemporary and sophisticated.

I researched some existing establishments in the same category as that store choice. I went to Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and research stores located there. It was good opportunity for me catching American celebrity's culture. 

[ Surly Girls ]

[nanette lepore]

[CURVE]

Beverly Hills is a very rich place. It is very famous all over the world. I had fun time even though I could not buy anything. But, I just got a shopping bag in free! HAHA.

I made 2 types of shopping bag. Which one do you like?

Levi's

Hello. Today, I would like to introduce about my interesting things and favorite things in America.

[Fashion]

How is your typical image of American fashion? White T-shirts and blue jeans?

However, blue jeans styles have a history that is to bring wasteland under cultivation towards the west. We call this history as a gold rush.

Levi Strauss:

Do you know Levi’s?

It is the very famous jeans brand all over the world. 

What was the narrative about this famous brand?

In the 1800s, immigrants continued to move from Europe to the. U.S. In addition, they reclaimed land towards the west, where everybody was trying to stake a claim on gold. Then, people noticed that a pair of pants tears easily. They needed more strong pants. Then, Levi Strauss, he developed stronger pants. He was the person who made this famous brand that is Levi’s. The company has made jeans under the Levi7s brand since the 1870s. It has developed the garments into an American icon. Today, everybody knows this brand; of course, the young men in Japan really like this brand. This television commercial in Japan, Brad Pitt appears.

 

American People are...

People in America should take a stronger responsibility though the life of the United States is free. People are independent so much. And, american people believe in the human right and religions.  

American people consider that time and money are the most valuable things. I like this American phrase, "Time is Money". This phrase indicates American's society. 

They eat food quickly for their crush schedule. 

Next,  The people in the United States behave positively, and they firmly have their opinion. They like the opinion exchange, such as controversial topics. 

My most appreciate thing to American people is "Ladies First".

 

Case Study #4

Case Study Report:

#04 Three’s Crowd

 

I.         Statement of the Problem

The problem is their cultural difference between Maria and Jenny: Maria could not accept Jenny’s behavior that is to bring her boyfriend to their double dorm room.

II.       Suggestion of possible solutions

(a)      Solution 1: Maria should have told Jenny about her feeling to this problem with Jenny and Jack before she determined to move out.

(b)      Solution 2: Maria should have gone to her adviser and to talk about the problem with Jenny.

III.     Evaluation of possible solutions

(a)      Solution 1:

[Advantage] It is a very directly settlement of this problem. It is also easier to be accepted Maria’s feeling by Jenny.

[Disadvantage] American girls are usually strong mind and self-centered, so maybe Maria did not accept.

(b)      Solution 2:

[Advantage] It is a very helpful for Maria. Advisor will send a mail with a caution of dorm’s rule.

[Disadvantage] It would not be helpful for Maria. Because, her Advisor may expose it that Maria consulted about the problem with Jenny.

IV.     Selection of a solution

(a)      Solution 1: Maria should have told Jenny about her feeling to this problem with

        Jenny and Jack before she determined to move out.

Because, Jenny must have known that Maria is foreigner. So, it had a possibility that Maria has a different culture and a thought to date with boyfriend. In fact, sex before marriage was considered a sin for Venezuela.

ESL Resources - OASIS CENTER -

STUDY SKILLS　●○●○○●

Hello, everyone. I researched about OASIS CENTER in our university. OASIS CENTER is the one of important resources for international students because it provides English help, broad academic support services for the school community, and Academic Advisors for international students.

    1:::: Introduction of OASIS CENTER.

  2::: The Interview to a Tutor at Writing Center.

 3::: The Interview to an Instructor of TELP.

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Us international students are always here!! If you have any problems in school life, staffs of the OASIS CENTER will help you. Don't be afraid of American School Life.