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CESL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: JEREMY LEE !1

ASK CESL

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Welcome New and Returning Students!

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New CESL students enjoyed dinner at Gentle Ben’s on

Thursday (1/7).

Student Workers (Above from left to right) Tanner, Ahmad, Wilbur, Sophia,

and Anjana

We all want to give a warm welcome to the new CESL students! Any questions regarding CESL activities, logging onto the computers, or printing, please talk to one of the student workers in the SLC (Student Learning Center), Room 212, and one of them will be happy to assist you!

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Upcoming Spring 2016 Activities & Events

Sat. 1/16 Mt. Lemmon at 10:00am [$10]

The Activities survey is closed, and future events that you voted on will be posted soon and will start on Sat. 1/30. Stay tuned!

Other Events & Activities

Sat. 1/22 Women’s Language Exchange at Cafe Passe at 6:30-8:30pm [Free] Come to this free multilingual and multicultural conversation event to meet local and international women of Tucson to share stories, tips, languages, and much more! For more information please go to: http://www.meetup.com/gogirls-tucson/events/226690923/

Sat. 1/31 Seventh Annual Arizona Chinese New Year Festival at Centennial Hall at 2:00pm [$15 or $18] For more information please go to: https://uaatwork.arizona.edu/uannounce/seventh-annual-arizona-chinese-new-year-festival

Space is limited! Sign up for ALL activities online at: 

http://www.cesl.arizona.edu/activities

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CESL Clubs, Workshops, and Organizations Get involved! Have fun, improve your English!  

✦Student Council Every other Monday - weeks 4, 6, & 8 12:15-12:45pm (CESL 202)

✦Knitting Club  *Starting January 25th* Mondays 12:15-1:15pm (CESL 201)

✦ International Women's Club  *Starting January 25th* Mondays 12:15-1:15pm (CESL 211)

✦Arts & Crafts Club  *Starting January 19th* Tuesdays 12:20-1:20pm (SLC- CESL 212)

✦CESL UA Fit Course Club  *Starting January 19th* Tuesdays at 6pm (Meet in front of CESL)

✦CESL Coffee Talk Wednesdays 12:15-1:15pm (CESL 209)

✦PIL Workshops Wednesdays - weeks 2-7 12:15-1:15pm (CESL 203) 

✦Chess Club Thursdays 12:30-1:30pm (SLC - CESL 212)

✦Gallagher Movie Club Thursdays as posted

✦Music Club Fridays 12:15-1:15pm (CESL 202)

✦Hiking Club Saturdays as posted

✦Volunteer Club Saturdays as posted

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PIL Workshop Schedule

Welcome  back!  

This  session,  the  Program  for  Inten2onal  Learning  (PIL)  is  ready  to  help  you  improve  as  a  student!  

Meet  with  Karyn  and  Camille  for  one-­‐on-­‐one  advising.  

Visit  our  website  at  hEp://www.cesl.arizona.edu/pilprogram  

Come  to  one  of  our  workshops!  

This  is  your  chance  to  become  a  beEer  student  FOR  FREE.    

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Every week we interview two CESL students. If you are willing to be interviewed, talk to the Student

Activities Assistants in the SLC (CESL 212).

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT!

Name: Asma Shmi Level: 6 Hometown: Jizau, Saudi Arabia

Hi Asma, what are some things that you’re interested in? I’m interested in music & art.

What kind of music? I like romantic music. It’s very awesome. An artist I like is Muhammed Abdul.

Is he a famous musician? Yes, very. Also, Talal Medah. They’re from Saudi Arabia. I like another singer from Lebanon; her name is Elssa.

With music, what’s the most important thing to you? The most important things are melody and lyrics.

So, what’s your favorite song? Hobka waja.

What does it mean? It means hurt love. It talks about how you don’t give me attention and how I talk about something, but you don’t care. I love all these songs by Elssa. She’s very romantic.

Why are songs like this significant to you? I feel comfortable and relaxed when I listen to romantic music. I don’t love anyone (she laughs), but it’s nice to listen to.

When do you usually listen to this kind of music? When I go to the beach, I listen to it and relax. It’s peaceful for me.

When life gets tough do you listen to this music? Yeah. Sometimes. And other times, I listen to only instrumental music. When I miss my family, I’ll listen to this and just cry, haha.

If you were to write a song for the world, what would it be about? It would be about family or my parents. There’s a song about mothers in all different languages and it is actually called “All World Languages Say Mother”. When you listen to the song, you experience a deep appreciation for your mother. And then you start to cry. Automatically. All people, children, everyone loves this music.

Mothers are great. Any final thoughts? All people must love their life and obey their parents. And don’t be sad. Always smile and be happy. You only live life one time.  

Interviewed by Sophia Gonzalez

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT!

Name: Nawaf Al khaldi Country: Saudi Arabia Level: 3

How was your winter break?

I went to San Diego with my friends. We went to SeaWorld for the first time and we also visited the big war ship.

Was it your first time going to San Diego?

Yes it was my first time going there. I recommend people to go there because it has nice weather and clean beaches.

How was your first week this session?

It was good, but we are still used to the vacation and staying up late and sleeping in. It will take some time to get used to school.

What do you like to do during your free time?

I always play soccer with my friends or go to the gym to workout. Just like what I used to do back home.

What do you have planned after you’re done with CESL?

I have to go back home and work in order to start my life. My job there is in the army and they sent us here to learn English. I am definitely learning English here at CESL.

Would you like to say anything to CESL?

I would like to thank everyone here because they made a huge difference in my English skills and I am improving every day.

Interviewed by Ahmad Alhindawi

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Ask CESL

How can I stay healthy or work out in Tucson?

One way to stay healthy or work out in Tucson is visiting the Campus Recreational Center (Rec Center for short).

How much does it cost to use the Rec. Center?

For CESL Students, the Rec. Center is $25 per month. You must bring your CESL ID card.

What facilities are at the Rec. Center?

The Rec. Center has machines and free weights, a swimming pool, soccer fields, racquetball, volleyball, ping pong tables, arcade games, and more!

Does the Rec. Center offer other services?

There are various group fitness classes such as yoga, Zumba dancing, martial arts, and Pilates. These cost extra. Outdoor adventures in Campus Rec. also offers outdoor trips to places like the Grand Canyon or even as close as Mt. Lemmon. They also rent out camping and sporting equipment.

Where can I learn more about the Rec. Center?

Go to: https://rec.arizona.edu/ Call: 520-621-8702 Or visit: 1400 E. 6th Street, Tucson, AZ 85721