May 2, 2014
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Spring 2014 Issue 6
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Brewers Game
Mini-Golf Fun
Thank you!
Around the World
with BRIDGE
Brewers Game and Tailgate!
Fun pictures from the Brewers
game...
BRIDGE participants had a great time at the Brewers field trip. Before the game, there was a tailgating party so everyone could experience a usual American tradition. To make it easier, we had food
catered in. We had burgers, brats, BBQ chicken, potato salad, pasta salad, baked beans, and dessert,
all foods being very typical of an American cook-out. Since it was very chilly out, things wrapped up
early outside and everyone entered the stadium to watch the game. For most of the international students, this was their first time seeing a baseball game. Many of the American students tried their best
to explain the rules of the game to the international students, but there were many confused looks as
the game has some complicated rules! But, at least one thing was understood: the Brewers putting a
beat down on the Cubs was all the mattered! GO BREWERS!
Mini-golf fun!
Due to the cold and rain, our original scavenger hunt and bonfire event was cancelled. Instead,
we decided to head to Vitense Golfland for some indoor mini-golf! Most everyone had never
mini-golfed before, so it was quite the experience. The indoor mini-golf course at Vitense is
Madison-themed with a Memorial Union hole and a State Street hole, to name a few. The rain
had stopped towards the end of our indoor golfing adventures, so we made our way to the two
outdoor courses for some additional mini-golf madness. For some, it was like being transported
to Hollywood! Can you guess which BRIDGE members faces are featured below? Hint: think
Brazilian.
Thanks for an amazing semester!
It’s hard to believe that next Friday is our last BRIDGE
event of the semester: our final banquet! It has been
such a pleasure meeting and working with all of you
over this past semester, and it has been a true delight to
see life-long friendships formed and lasting memories
made. We’re sure that you’ll all stay in touch with each
other, but please don’t forget to stay in touch with us!
Thanks again for your participation this semester and
good luck in all your future endeavors!
Around the World with BRIDGE
Name: Jozi Helland
Hometown: Wisconsin Dells,
Wisconsin
Major: Environmental Sciences
Year: Senior
Hailing from the Waterpark Capitol of the World – Wisconsin Dells, (perhaps self proclaimed, but definitely chalk full
of unique, off-the-wall – think upside down White House –
entertainment) I came to Madison 5 years ago in my pursuit
of higher education. Following a random last minute, yet life
altering decision to spend a chunk of my senior year in high
school working in a self sustainable boy’s home in Lima, Perú,
I knew that study abroad was definitely on my radar come college. My insatiable appetite for travel and adventure found me
in Cape Town, South Africa for my junior year and Lilongwe,
Malawi the summer after my senior year. After graduation in
less than two weeks, (OMG!) I will be moving to New Orleans
in my personal pursuit of happiness.
Between riding horses in the pouring rain without saddles
or bridles and attempting to backpack every country in the
world, I’ve recently taken up knitting to calm my nerves.
While my dream job would consist of owning an absolutely
famous restaurant above the 30th floor of some high rise in
NYC, one day I hope to find myself back in southern Africa.
Currently, my pet project is anaerobic digestion in refugee and
IDP camps. It’s been one heck of a semester! Thanks to all the
Bridge members that have made it unforgettable (shout out to
my partner Ferdinand Schenck!). I hope to see you all again
someday.
Much love!
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students participating in the BRIDGE International Friendship Program.
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