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June 28, 2006

Sturgis Falls Celebration

Last weekend the city of Cedar Falls celebrated the 31th Annual Sturgis Falls Festival. This celebration took off in 1975 and it’s named after William Sturgis who founded the community of Sturgis Fall in 1945 and then later named Cedar Falls. The three day celebration started on Friday and ended on Sunday night with the traditional salsa band.


STURGIS FALLS 001.jpgOn Sunday, I went to the Sturgis fair with my host mother Teresa, and my two sisters. I really had a good time, especially in the jewelry section. Unfortunately, it was raining most of the day and I ended not going to the Salsa concert.


Later that afternoon, Connie, my boss, invited all the Summer Orientation staff to eat hamburgers and hot dogs in her house, which is beautiful. We really had a good time, specially watching Connie’s son stacking cups in an unbelievable speed; he is really good.



 
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From Brazil to Iowa

Claudia is a senior majoring in both Public Relations and Economics. Two of her sisters have joined her at UNI. Claudia works in the International Services Office, and also was an active officer in International Student Association and intramural sports. She loves horseback riding, table tennis and cheering for the Panthers.



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"So long farewell, I have to say goodbye..."


June 21, 2007

The Paradise


June 13, 2007

Indian Culture


April 18, 2007

Turkey


March 22, 2007

Slovenia


March 7, 2007

Carnival in Venice


February 13, 2007

Egypt, why not?


February 8, 2007

My trip to Austria


January 26, 2007

My Father's Arrival


January 11, 2007

Winter Break


December 14, 2006

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November 28, 2006

Thanksgiving Day


November 14, 2006

My Weekend


October 31, 2006

Trip arrangements


October 12, 2006

Mid-terms


October 3, 2006

My trip to Brazil


September 14, 2006

Are you joking?


August 28, 2006

Classes started this Monday


August 17, 2006

Little Moments


August 14, 2006

International Services Office


August 2, 2006

Now or Never?


July 18, 2006

Table Tennis Competition


July 9, 2006

Saying Goodbye


July 6, 2006

Holiday!


June 28, 2006

Sturgis Falls Celebration


June 22, 2006

Differences between American and Brazilian Culture


June 11, 2006

Culture Shock


June 4, 2006

Ready for Monday


May 30, 2006

My 1st day in the Orientation Staff


May 26, 2006

A little bit about myself





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