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places and issues as an international student, I wonder how I can fully relate these interactions into the context of my own life, nation, and culture. With regards to Mexico, a country with significant economic and political ties to the US, both institutionally and locally, how does this shape the dynamic? In other words, how does something like learning about local forest management techniques in a small indigenous town in northern Oaxaca, Mexico, connect to larger, global environmental issues, and

piano—that is a lifelong gift. I am also interested in continuing research on my senior project, called “The Evolution of Piano Pedagogy and Culture in China.” What are your other plans and hopes for the future? Besides using piano and Chinese proficiently in a career, I don’t have many plans. I always hope to love God and people better with whatever I’m doing, though. How did a PLU education prepare you for the real world? Was anyone here particularly influential in your life or career plans? There

playing piano—that is a lifelong gift. I am also interested in continuing research on my senior project, called “The Evolution of Piano Pedagogy and Culture in China.” What are your other plans and hopes for the future? Besides using piano and Chinese proficiently in a career, I don’t have many plans. I always hope to love God and people better with whatever I’m doing, though. How did a PLU education prepare you for the real world? Was anyone here particularly influential in your life or career plans

institutions in the U.S. Navigating college can be difficult for any student, but it’s particularly challenging when you or your family might not understand the ins and outs of higher education. For those learning to navigate the language and culture of college, here are five things every current and incoming first-in-the-family student should know. And Gurjot Kang ’21 — a current first-generation student living in the “First in the Family” community in Stuen Hall — shares her perspective on all five. 1

really was no extra money.” Arriving at PLU in 1975 from her new home in Oregon, Kullberg was drawn (pun intended) not to art but instead to classes in Japanese, thanks to her love for the people, language and culture of Japan. But because the professor who taught Japanese at PLU had retired, she pursued an Education degree. Now a resident of Federal Way, Wash., Kullberg lived in Stuen Residence Hall all four years at PLU. The art building was visible from her window, so she watched art students go

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Center and Jon Faddis and The Carnegie Hall Big Band. Learn more Regent Spotlight Serving from afar Thorhild Widvey is the only member of the Board of Regents who lives in Norway. She’s a Norwegian politician and member of the country’s Conservative Party. Her political career started at 22 years old. She served as a member of parliament starting in 1989, and most recently served as minister of culture (2013-15) and minister of petroleum and energy (2004-05). “I really believe in the relationship

by studying away on a PLU Gateway or Featured semester program. “Gradually my teaching focus has slid up a kind of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Travel Needs,” he said. In the ’80s, Steves focused on sharing basic budget travel tips. In the ’90s, it was all about traveling to enjoy the culture, cuisine, history, and art. Rick Steves in Germany at the Wartburg Castle. “Then since 9-11, I realized Americans need to be challenged to better understand the world,” he said. “ Because we tend to be frightened