Blog 10

You have been in the United States now for 2 months or more, so you are starting to become pretty familiar with American culture.  For this weeks blog, think about American customs and tell us about one custom that you really dislike and one that you really like.  For example, I really dislike the amount of bad, rude and insulting language I hear (on TV, in the political campaign, and just walking across campus).  Sometimes I see T-shirts or bumper stickers (on cars) that I find offensive, stupid and insulting. On the other hand, I like the custom of helping strangers. I see a lot of cases where a person has an accident, gets lost, doesn't know what to do or just generally needs some help, and it seems like strangers are usually kind and willing to help them.  What customs have you noticed that annoy/impress you?

Blog 9

Whew!  I saw so many of you working hard on the TOEFL today!  Take a break from blogging and have a nice weekend.

Blog 8

Today is the end of week 8, which puts us exactly halfway through the semester.  In fact, during the next few weeks, there are several holidays so the semester will be over before you know it!  This would be a good time to reflect on what you have been learning since you arrived at UM - both in your classes and out of your classes!  It is also a good time to reassess goals.  What would you like to accomplish by the time ELI fall semester ends (December 7) - be realistic!  Write about what you have achieved so far this semester and what you hope to achieve before the semester's end.  200-300 words is great!  

Blog 7

Hi everyone - Well, here it is Sunday afternoon, and I'm looking out the window at a sunny, blue sky day.  The air is a little chilly and it feels fresh, and I see the leaves in the maple trees are starting to turn yellow and fall to the ground.  Fall has come to Missoula!  In this blog, please think about your favorite season (spring, summer, fall or winter) and describe for us what that season is like in your hometown.  Besides telling us about the seasonal sights, you can also describe special sounds or smells that come at that time of year, or even the tastes of foods you like to eat.

Because I did not get this posted by Friday, lets say your comment is due by Wednesday 5pm this week.  Cheers!