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Educational Excursions
Lynn’s Study Abroad Curriculum Provides Cultural Insight
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Man on the Street
Where Did You Study Abroad and What Did You Like? |
The Famous Sights of Canada
A Look at the Wonder and Beauty of this North American Country |
Sweet Treats
A Passion For Pastry is Reviewed |
Picture Perfect
Kodak’s Digital Picture Frame is Featured |
Paws and Relax
A Petting Zoo Alleviates Student Stress |
Lynn's Fall Fashionistas
The Third Annual Lynn Project Runway Fashion Show |
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Educational Excursions
Lynn’s Study Abroad Curriculum Provides Cultural Insight |
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Students on a study tour in Thailand and Cambodia during Summer 2008. Photo/LU Photo. |
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By Renee Ingrassia
Staff Writer
When students are provided with the opportunity to continue their education overseas, it should not be taken lightly. The pros should far outweigh the cons.
As students know, Lynn offers an enriched study abroad curriculum and it is often mandatory for graduation. An international curriculum offers students the opportunity to learn and understand different cultures first hand. In addition, students can have fun and experience the world’s many treasures while learning and contributing to their degree.
“I studied abroad in Dublin, Ireland last semester and loved it! It was a huge eye opener for me to understand different cultures and meet people from different backgrounds,” said Beatriz Lewis, senior. “It was great for me to be more independent as well. I definitely want to go back some day!”
Many schools within the United States are also beginning partnerships with schools overseas to offer a unique learning experience to their students. However, Lynn University is affiliated with the American College Dublin which offers courses in International Business, Behavioral Science/Psychology and Hospitality Management, as well as liberal arts courses.
In the past, students have studied in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, South Africa, Argentina, Thailand, Cambodia, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Switzerland, England, Scotland, Italy, Portugal, Mexico, Belgium, Luxembourg and Spain. Now students have the opportunity to also study abroad during the J-Term from Jan. 7 - 23.
“I am excited about the communication J-Term course,” said Kevin Rabinowitz, junior. “It gives me a chance to come closer together with friends of mine and work in a fun environment having to do with the Caribbean, while at the same time I get to do a production of what I have experienced.” |
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Man on the Street
Where Did You Study Abroad and What Did You Like? |
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Heather Sears, senior
“Switzerland, Germany and France. In Switzerland, I loved that you can drink the water off the streets because they have the cleanest water in the world. The Alps were very pretty. In Germany, the food was amazing and all the old castles they had. For France, I loved going to the top of the Eiffel tower, the Louvre museum and the palace of Versailles; they were amazing.” |
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Sara Sharrer, senior
“Switzerland, Germany and France. In France I loved the Eiffel tower and I loved the Louvre. In Germany, I loved the food. In Switzerland, I loved the chocolate. I loved everything.” |
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Amanda Silbert, senior
“In Cyprus, there is a drought right now so we only had so much water. I went to London and I loved the accent but I didn’t like the food. I went to South Africa, and I liked the “outdoorsiness” and Table Mountain because of the experience of hot, cold, wet and dry all at the same time. I went to Vietnam and Cambodia. In Vietnam, I liked the heat and the people. In Cambodia, we went to an orphanage and fed hungry kids.” |
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Sweet Treats
A Passion For Pastry is Reviewed
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By Allie Mintz
Staff Writer
The age of the glamorous cake has arrived. With shows like the “Food Network Challenge” and “Ace of Cakes,” designer pastries are becoming increasingly popular.
One Boca Raton business is making the most of this craze. Located in the Town Center Mall, Passion for Pastry is the perfect place to order a custom cake, or to simply stop in for a delicious treat for that sweet tooth.
“I love the cupcakes at Passion for Pastry,” said Shannon O’Donnell, senior. “They are fabulous and satisfy my sweet tooth.”
The pastry chefs at Passion for Pastry apply vivid detail into every cake they make, providing eye-catching designs to both onlookers and the customers that take the cake home to enjoy.
Passion for Pastry provides a quality in their designer cakes that is sure to satisfy every customer.
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Picture Perfect
Kodak’s Digital Picture Frame is Featured |
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By Billy Hardigan
Staff Writer
Everybody loves to take pictures; they represent times in life that are remembered fondly and looked back on to remember the past. Now those who like cherishing memories so much can do it in style.
The Kodak EasyShare digital picture frame is perfect for these individuals. The EasyShare digital picture frames allow users to easily upload any pictures or videos by inserting a memory card or connecting a digital camera to the frame. Not only is it a very easy product to use but it is also a very beautiful frame in itself, which makes the pictures look fantastic. The frame is optimized to bring out a bright, clear display with an excellent viewing angle. Pictures can be viewed on a 7-inch, 16:9 wide screen which features KODAK Color Science for vibrant color and crisp detail out of every picture. The features are almost endless on this gadget. Users can make a slide show to have pictures alternate on the frame for various timing, as well as add in music to the picture, as well as having a picture editor within the frame so users can add their own touch to the pictures or enhance them. Another really cool feature about this gadget is that users can connect it to a printer and make photo sized pictures at any time. This is the perfect gadget for anyone who really enjoys pictures, and with a low price of $80, this can be the perfect holiday gift for anybody.
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Paws and Relax
A Petting Zoo Alleviates Student Stress |
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By Laura Vann
Special to the iPulse
What has become an end-of-semester tradition, Lynn’s Counseling Center has organized another “Paws and Relax” event featuring a petting zoo with as many as 25 baby animals, today, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Perper Plaza.
“The counseling center strives to help students successfully handle their stress, especially at the end of the semester. The petting zoo has been a popular attraction for the past 2 years,” said Kelly Farrell, a counselor at Lynn. “Students have reported that interacting with the animals reduces their feelings of stress and emotional fatigue.”
For more information on the bi-annual petting zoo, contact Laura Vann at lvann@lynn.edu or call 561-237-7967 (o) / 561-289-0159
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Lynn's Fall Fashionistas
The Third Annual Lynn Project Runway Fashion Show |
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Photo collage of Lynn’s Project Runway. Staff Photo/Scott Plumb. |
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By Scott Plumb
Copy Editor
The third annual Lynn Project Runway fashion show, a spinoff of BRAVO’S hit show “Project Runway,” took place December 4 in the Louis and Anne Green Center. Each year, the show is the vision of Associate Professor Lisa Dandeo and the fashion management students enrolled in her Apparel Production class. This unique class educates the students in fashion design, allowing them to design, sew and unveil their pieces at the fashion show at the end of the semester.
Over the course of the past semester, these fashion students have been working countless hours to complete five looks for the show: First Date, Meet the Parents Black Dress, Hollywood Engagement, Mad Hatter’s Bachelorette Party and The Wedding Party. The winner of each category would win a cash prize between $250 and $750. Models were also in a competition for a one-year modeling contract with Pommier Models and a photo shoot with a top New York photographer.
Judging this year’s show were fashion experts Merle Sloss, Executive Vice-President of Licensing for Geoffrey Bean in New York and Katherine Lande, Fashion and Style Editor for Palm Beach Illustrated Magazine.
After an explanation of the rules, the show began. As the music played, the models walked the catwalk, strutting their stuff with a fierce walk. After the first category was presented, the audience erupted in applause as people whispered, “This is amazing,” to one another.
“The show is unbelievable,” said Sara Sharrer, senior. “I have been to other Lynn fashion shows before and every year they seem to out do the shows from the year before; they just keep getting better and better!”
As the show ended, the audience waited in anticipation for the winners to be announced. When the judges returned with the results, the crowd was on the edge of their seats. Ashley Martini won $750 for the First Date category and was the only designer to complete a sixth dress. Jelena Lovric and Jasmin Mohamed were the big winners, both receiving $1250 for their pieces (Lovric winning Meet the Parents and Hollywood Engagement and Mohamed winning Mad Hatter’s and Wedding Party).
“More people in Boca Raton need to know about this event,” said Flornece Keesely, fashionista and local philanthropist. The Lynn Project Runway show is just one of the many examples of how Lynn leads the way for innovative learning at Lynn. The show was a great success and left the audience wanting more. The entire Lynn Community looks forward to next year for another exciting night at Lynn Project Runway!
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