The Herald: "International students represented with flags"

Von MD Andrews, The ASU-Herald Online, 13. Oktober 2005

"Students visiting the Dean B. Ellis Library may have noticed several colorful flags prominently displayed from the ceiling of the second floor foyer. Most would probably have passed them without a second thought, while others have them fixed firmly in their minds. These are the flags that represent the country of origin for at least 165 international exchange students. These are students who have traveled from different parts of the world to take advantage of the opportunities at ASU, many of them leaving home for the first time. For many of them, entering a strange environment may be a difficult adjustment. U.S students who have traveled anywhere from a few miles to a few thousand miles to attend ASU may find themselves in a similar position.
To leave behind the safety and security of home takes courage. In the case of international students, however, there may also be language and cultural challenges to overcome. In the midst of all the changes they face, the presence of this small piece of familiarity can be comforting.
“Seeing my flag gives me the feeling of being home for a moment,” said Sebastian Jacoby of Bavaria. Jacoby is studying for his master’s in business administration, which he hopes to receive in spring 2006. He also helps in the International Students Office and is currently assisting in the creation of a brochure for a summer program in Costa Rica. Sebastian adds that though he likes being here, he is very proud of being Bavarian.
Another international student is Candace Pasechnik of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Attending ASU on a golf scholarship, Pasechnik is majoring in news editorial journalism. Having spent several years vacationing with her family in the U.S. before attending college here, the changes for her have not been as drastic as they may be for others. She said everyone has been friendly during her three years at ASU."

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