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Last but not least: Washington DC!
I hope that all of you enjoyed reading my blog during this semester, I have so many stories but I cannot write all of them on this blog. However, I would like to share with you my last days in US: my trip to Washington DC. The capital of th...

Lundi 26 Mai 2014 à 18:44

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Charitable Organizations and Events
American universities organizes and supports organizations which create charitable programs and events. Elon University organizes events during all the semester. “Autism Speaks U Elon University” is an organization launched in 2...

Samedi 17 Mai 2014 à 21:00

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The American government
The American political system is based on three things: -      The Federalism: U.S. is a federal government of fifty states, as well as one capital district, and several other territories. -...

Mardi 29 Avril 2014 à 22:15

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A cappella music in U.S.
What is a cappella group? According to Oxford dictionaries, it is a "choral music sung without instrumental accompaniment". A cappella groups are much more popular in US than France. They are an important part of the musical culture, espec...

Samedi 19 Avril 2014 à 20:09

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A new tricky situation in Iran–United States relations
Whereas Barack Obama wants to improve the relationship between USA and Iran, a new litigation appeared this week.  Iran chose Hamid Aboutalebi as the next Iranian ambassador to the United States. He has been involved in ...

Mardi 15 Avril 2014 à 23:47

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Mardi 15 Avril 2014 à 18:22

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NCAA Men's Basketball Championship 2014
The “NCAA Men's Basketball Championship” is one of the most popular championship in US especially the division I because the future NBA stars compete in it. For example, Tim Duncan played during 4 years at this le...

Mardi 8 Avril 2014 à 23:49

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Interscholastic sports
I often heard or saw in TV shows or movies that interscholastic sports are much bigger in US than they are in France. I wanted to understand why and in which extent it is true.  Why? The difference is the organization of the professio...

Lundi 7 Avril 2014 à 21:26

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Spring Break 2014: Road Trip to Florida
Spring Break 2014: Road Trip to Florida I would like  to share with you my Road Trip during Spring Break. I had the chance to travel from North Carolina to Florida with 4 others international students from France, Poland, Turkey and Si...

Lundi 7 Avril 2014 à 05:54

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Elon University Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Previous Thursday, I attended a medals ceremony awarding Dr. Patrick Awuah Jr, president if Ashesi University in Ghana. The laureate was invited to share his experience and his success.  He comes from Ghana and came in US thanks to a s...

Mercredi 5 Mars 2014 à 05:54

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An embarrassing leak for the US diplomacy
During this week, an embarrassing conversion between Victoria Nuland (US-Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs) and Geoffrey Pyatt (United States Ambassador to Ukraine) has been published on Yout...

Lundi 10 Février 2014 à 03:58

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Coca-Cola, is it beautiful ?
During the 48th Super Bowl between Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks, Coca-Cola diffused a 60-second commercial named "It's beautiful". This commercial had a very important impact, since there is a debate on social networks and ...

Vendredi 7 Février 2014 à 18:39

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Study in Elon University
Elon University is composed of several schools: Elon College College of Arts and Sciences Martha and Spencer Love School of Business (Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management and Marke...

Vendredi 7 Février 2014 à 05:04

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What about Elon University ?
History Elon University was founded as "Elon College" in 1889, by the Christian Church, a protestant movement. 76 students are enrolled at this moment and buildings are created. The enrollement increases until the WWI when me...

Vendredi 7 Février 2014 à 03:58

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First day in Elon University
After a really long trip due to distance but also the weather in Atlanta (snow), we arrived in Elon University. We have been welcomed by others international students which are there since several years. This first contact is very friendly ...

Dimanche 2 Février 2014 à 00:54

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Men's Soccer Highlights: Elon vs Georgia Southern

Vendredi 29 Novembre 2013 à 14:48

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---- Blog presentation ----
Welcome !  You will find here articles, photos and videos, describing my life to the Elon University in North Carolina. I will stay there during 4 months or more, one semester. This opportunity is offered by my university which sends ...

Lundi 11 Novembre 2013 à 12:17