LIEP

Right now, LIEP is going to be over.  Some of them are going to study in other states while some plan to go back to their own country.  Even though it is a short period of time that we study together, it is such a meaningful period of time.  I am so happy and delighted to know you all.

I have nothing to say in this blog not because I am lazy but I cannot narrate how I feel.  So, the last thing I wanna say is to thank you, my friends and my teacher, for giving me a wonderful moment in my life.

HeLLo New OrlEaNs ^_^

My dear New Orleans

     I send this small massage to you for explained how featured you are! I will never forgot your smile, food, different fest and even you silly weather.  you know how I love you because we understand each other very well; do you remember when you introduce me to that nice people who care about me and I do care a bout them too.
   With you I ate the most delicious fresh crayfish, and wait!!! what I can say about your unique Cafe` Du Moaned <3 !!
      However,what I hate it in you just your weather; it make me sick most the time and scared some time. Don't be sad no one is perfect ( ;
   I came here just for learning English but you have been giving me more than I had expected. thank you for your generosity my dear.
     I want to be sure I'll comeback to you every time I have chancy.  Also I promise I'll introduce you to my grandchildren one day.

God bless New Orleans 

your Arabian friend: HaNaa
 

U.S. Life

First of all, I enjoy New Orleans/U.S. culture very much. It is such a relaxing and friendly culture. I receive strangers' greetings all the times, which is very different than my culture. And then, I'm glad I came to LIEP program. I learned some English and the American culture in a more formal way. It is easier, faster, and more efficiently. Also, I have lots of classmates to practice with at my spare time. I get many benefits. I definitely remember, before I was afraid of talking to strangers. I didn't know how to greet and farewell to people. But now, I enjoy talking to strangers. I'd like to have more and more chances to do so. I'm having a great time.

I love New Orleans

I like New Orleans. Since I came here I found many friendly people. I enjoy the culture and the celebrations in the city every month. Today we experienced a little tornado at Loyola University. I remember the experience last year with the hurricane Isaac. I was in New Orleans when I saw the news that a hurricane was approaching. My family was visiting at my home and I decided to take a little vacation with my family outside of New Orleans. When the hurricane passed, I decided to return with my family to home. It was my first experience of a hurricane. So, until now my family didn´t come back to visit me again. I think they feel fear to the hurricanes, but I think New Orleans is a beautiful city.

My time in the U.S

I think I cannot resume all the great things that I have learned and done since I arrived in the U.S.  However, I can say that I have met pretty awesome people, and I visited beautiful and interesting places such as the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the Ogden Museum, and the New Orleans Arena. I would say that my favorite event in New Orleans was the Mardi Grass not only because of the parades but also because of the whole atmosphere of the city during that season.

 

On the other hand, I have learned much more than just English.  I learned about American culture and history, and other people’s perspectives of the world. I can honestly say that my time here has been rewarding in not only knowledge, but also in personal experience.

NOLA & LIEP

I span almost two years in this city. And it's the best two years ever I had in my life. I'm looking forward to see more adventure about my life in this city. I met the most awesome people here. I never had such an awesome friends before in my life as i had them here in New Orleans. I had so much fun, and so many parties. New Orleans became like a sickness for me. I got into it, now I never want to leave it. I ganged a high experience about this city and the life in America  Big huge for the best city in the US, New Orleans!

 

speaking about this semester, honestly it was a fun and great semester. I had such a nice teachers, funny teachers! I met new friends from different places. I learned some new things.

 

 SOLEE MOOM ...

New Orleans

Studying at Loyola and be part of LIEP have been the best experience.  I improved my English skills, but also I met nice friends from different cultures. All the classes were enjoyable and I liked the way that teachers taught. I will never forget this beautiful experience! 

In addition, my experience of living on campus was nice, I attended many activities of the university and also I made a lot of friends.

With positive attitude, I never had many difficulties. I hope come back soon to the beautiful place of USA: New Orleans.

Marcela M.