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Forum The Battalion Page 8 • Friday, November 7, | Expanding horizons Students should consider study abroad programs or overseas internships 199: S ince the advent of higher education, students have been encouraged to think outside their comfort zone, shaping their own ideas while still respect ing diverse views. Texas A&M prides itself on the develop ment of well-rounded students through the enriched “other education” it offers. This other education refers to knowledge attained through activities outside the classroom. Since my beginning days at A&M, pro- Julio Jana the most rewarding and beneficial experiences is to transcend national boundaries. When interviewing for a job, the impor tance of having world knowledge is evident. We live in a globalized society, therefore both multi-national companies and small business es alike are concerned with global issues and affected by international affairs. As Aggies, we are fortunate not only because of our school traditions, but also because of the international environment Overseas internships and study abroad programs are jusiiy examples of the many ways the other education can be attain! at this University. Following the philosophy that travel is tragedy to the narrow-minded, we should all at one point ini "go away,” as the study abroad departmental advertising cat paigns states, and “become international” once and for all in it I multi-cultural planet. If finance becomes an issue in pursuing this internatk fessors and tutors have challenged me to strive for intellectual excellence outside the classroom. From student organizations to experiencing leadership roles as well as internships, I have found that A&M offers various avenues and opportunities to attain this sort of knowledge. When pursuing this other education, one of A&M provides. On this campus, every student has the opportu nity to learn about the customs of numerous countries and cul tures. This internationalization not only molds an individual’s character but also provides him an advantage in the competitive job market. Hill I experience, there are 3,700 international students at A&Mtfl | con ^ im ^ ing to share their experiences and world views with the resi , onc lls ! X i the student body free of charge. ^ dec :he Food , • ;d that si International Student Association imj. ^ ^ p-j. JltllO Jritltl isastl, jjy | £0j*y agricultural economics m ^ s j]j co The u> panic silicor iome wor hat they own impl blades. Tl ind Drug locked g MAIL CALL Twelfth Man is disappointing A&M a magical experience I have been at Texas A&M for five years now and I have never been more disappointed with the Twelfth Man. It seems that the Twelfth man would rather sit back and be lazy than attempt to do their part at the football games. Many of you may have seen footage from the KU game that captured our students sitting down while our team is on the field; not only was this a disap pointment but so was the fact that the third deck was about one-third empty. I challenge the Twelfth man to yell louder than we ever have on Nov. 28. I want people to not have a voice when, they are leaving the game. For one game, lets not bicker about if we should uncover during our yells or com plain why the two-percenters left, let’s dig deep into tradition and do our part to help our team b.t.h.o. University of Texas. Clint Bandfield Class of 2003 I went to the Miami of Ohio v. Bowling Green football game in Oxford, Ohio. It was a Tuesday night game matchup of two top-20 ranked schools broadcast on ESPN. As the crowd approached the stadium I overheard students’ comments. They were shocked at the amount of people attending the game, they were mesmerized by what it felt like to be in a sold-out stadium, they longingly wished out loud that “every game was like this,” they were in awe of the crowd attendance of 28,000 fans. I was greatly saddened. Since graduating from Texas A&M I haven’t felt what I did every fall Saturday of my under graduate career, and I didn’t feel it last night. The crowd turned out because of ESPN’s coverage of the game, not their love for their school. They left early, came late, and almost no one knew who the players on the field were. The band, well, was embarrassing and the crowd didn’t really know when to be loud and when to shut up. I came away unbeliev ably thankful for the experience of going to A&M. Not just for the Saturdays spent at foot ball games, but for the people who I was attending with. I am thankful that we could all be part of something bigger than ourselves whether that be at a game, Silver Taps, Muster or Fish Camp — it is something that others would love to have. Enjoy your days at A&M, it’s a magical place. Rachel E. Peters Class of 2003 More attention should be paid to soldiers dying in Iraq In response to a Nov. 3 article: our school mascot. I was just in shock that burial of Reveille VI was the main head!' instead of the chopper crashing in Iraq.lari from Killeen/Fort Hood and have friends r are in the military. My father is currently a ernment contract worker. I was lucky one I know was killed or injured this weekml I also understand that the news of the ra was seen on TV this Sunday, but many peed had no clue about what happened. These soldiers have been fighting for otf freedom and protecting our lives from poss ble terrorist attacks. They are risking new seeing their family again. Plus there are also fellow Aggies whoarel Iraq fighting for us. So shouldn’t their livest;| cherished as much as Reveille's? Show we be aware of what our fellow Aggies (':j going through? :nlarge b iged by c hiore thai received i The p< :ause dis though th lired an i Connie C Chung ca atin that < ment cau have thei jlawsuits i | Large Irestrictec cal studi< patients. I drove the I was a little disheartened when I saw the paper on Monday. I understand that Reveille is Neoda McK Class of® I % p Dm Adventist CatfioCic ^Episcopal Inrespi column: Odpn-DenominationaC Seventh Day Adventist 1218 Ettle St., Bryan (corner of Coulter) 775-4362 Pastor Bill Davis English - 11:30 am Sabbath School - 10:00 am www.bryansdachurch.com AssemSCy of QocC Bethel Temple Assembly of God 2608 Villa Maria, Bryan 776-4835 Sunday Worship 10:15 Sunday School 9:00 www.betheltemplebcs.com ^Baptist Parkway Baptist Church 1501 Southwest Pkwy (979) 693-4701 Sunday Worship 8:15 10:45 & 6PM Sunday School 9:30 AM Wednesday: Meal 5:30PM College Bible Study Wed. 6:30PM www.pbccs.org St. Mary’s Catholic Center 603 Church Avenue in Northgate (979)846-5717 www.aqqiecatholic.org Pastoral Team Rev. Michael J. Sis, Pastor Rev. Keith Koehl, Associate Pastor - Campus Ministers - Deacon Bill Scott, Deacon David Reed, Martha Tonn, Julia Motekaitis Dawn Rouen, Roel Garza ally Mon.-Fri.: 5:30 p.m. in the Church Tues.&Thurs.: 12:05 p.m. in the All Faiths Chapel Weekend Masses Sat: 2:00 p.m. (Korean), 5:30 p.m. (English), 7:00 p.m. (Spanish) Sun.: 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Confessions Wed. 8:30-9:30 p.m., Sat. 4:00-5:15 p.m. or by appointment. St. Thomas Episcopal 906 George Bush Dr. • College Statton, TX 696-1726 Services - 8:00 (Rite 1), 9:00(Family Service Rite II) and 11:15 (Rite ll-for late sleeping Ags) 7:30 p.m. Evensong Next door to Canterbury House, the Episopal Student Center Lutheran Christian Sunday 8:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Stillpoint Evening Prayer & Communion 2nd & 3rd Sunday 6:30 p.m. LUTHERAN CHURCH COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS Comer of Harvey Mitchell Pkwy and Rio Grande www.peacelutheranweb.com 693-4403 Calvary Chape! AGGIELAND Feeling a little overwhelmed? God can help! We are a small church that teaches God’s Word verse by verse, and places a high value on worship. We care about you - you're not just another student. CASUAL ATMOSPHERE Come join us! Currently meeting at: Putt-Putt Golf & Games 1705 Valley View Dr., C.S. Just across Texas /We. from the C.S. Police Station We’re studying the Book of Acts Services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday Pastor Jeff Hughes ‘95 (979)324-3972 www.aggieland.ee Equipping the saints for the work of the ministry - Heb. 4:12 On Campus College Bible Study held Sunday Service at 3:00pm Meets at College Station Conference (George Bush Drive) 485-8744 r Victory United Pentecostal CtJJ Sunday 2:00 p.m. Vf"!*! ,808 a-K H C?*.® (behind the C.S. 764-4180 Methodist Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church College & Career Class You are invited to a Bible Study especially for students. Sunday mornings at 9:45 Wednesday night supper at 5:30, followed by Bible Study at 6:30 1228 W. Villa Maria 779-2297 For more information contact Bill Van Winkle: 774-3059 colleae@fellowshipfwb.ora http://Vvww.fellowshipfvvb.ora First Christian Church 900 South Ennis, Bryan 823-5451 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Robert D. Chandler, Minister A&M United Methodist 417 University Dr. (in Northgate) • 846-8731 Sunday Worship: 8:30,9:45,10:50 College Sunday School: 9:30,10:45 Thursday Nights: 5:30 - University Choir 6:30 - FREE Supper, 7:00 - College Bible Study www.am-umc.org/college communityCHURCH College Station KJ' Presbyterian Chu 220 Rock Prarie Rd > 696-0403 Nomal it, no m* passed, ders are illegal re So why i ing the li For me ing from ting into Other th how do ’ dent wh Did you to A yoi school? deemed A&M? V in-state illegal n dentials This l< give oil cross tt next vici lation is who ha way by Of have country gram be ere tryi Person improvii Sunday Worship 2. 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