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. 

Case study #1

These days, I have been sick, it have not better. It's getting worse.

Last night, I had fever again.

Case Study Report #1

Coming to North America

 

I.         Statement of the Problem

A. Definition: Dita who is an international student could not adjust culture shock in American college’s life.

B. Analysis: She is a very timidity so she did not challenge new surrounding.

II.       Suggestion of Possible Solutions

A. Solution 1 Take part in more social parties.

B. Solution 2 Make an appointment with an adviser.

C. Solution 3 She should have tried to make friends who are from same country.

III.     Evaluation of Possible Solutions

A. Solution 1

1. Advantages She could have gotten much friends and it is good opportunity for her.

2. Disadvantages the party sometimes has having alcohol so it is not good for her.

B. Solution 2

3. Advantages She could have gotten better advise.

4. Disadvantages She could not have gotten make an appointment.

C. Solution 3

5. Advantages It is good opportunity for her and maybe they will sympathize with Dita.

6. Disadvantages The College might not have other person who is from same country with Dita.   

Ⅳ.  Selection of a Solution

     A. Choice: Solution2

     B. Because it is best and general solution for international students.

Case Study #2

This is my assignment for my class.

Case Study #2: 

A Question of interpretation


I. Statement of the Problem
   A. Definition: Mei could not adjust her problem as culture shock in the class.
   B. Mei’s misunderstanding to teacher’s saying and Mei’s negative personality.

The problem is the difference of language and different interpretations of each custom for class. And, Mei took teacher’s suggestions pessimistically.

II. Suggestion of Possible Solutions
 A. Mei should have gone to the teacher and ask how to write an essay.
 B. The teacher should have been more considered her situation as a foreigner.
 C. Mei could have gone to ESL before taking general classes.

III. Evaluation of Possible Solutions
 A. Solution 1
    1. Advantages: She can have a good opportunity that she can talk a lot and understand to the teacher. And, the teacher also will understand better about Mei. At the same time, Mei will be able to get a skill of writing.
    2. Disadvantages: Although teacher is a person who teach College Reading and Writing, however the teacher is not a specialist that teaching writing and Reading to foreigner.

B. Solution 2
    3. Advantages: It will be good for Mei. Mei will become comfortable to be in class.
    4. Disadvantages: Teacher might not be interested in foreigner and she may not imagine an international student’s situation.

C. Solution 3
    5. Advantages: She could have prepared enough to enter the college before she enrolled it.
    6. Disadvantages: Her college may not have the ESL.

IV. Selection of a Solution
Solution 1