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December 6, 1984lWestem Maryland CoUege/Page 3 Coley touts study abroad Tessier overcomes it costs about the same as a would benefit from a year in deafness at college "No, you don't have to learn a second language... Yes, all year here on campus." Paris, but so would a bust- of your credits can transfer... Of course there are mini- ness major acquire and refine by Leo Ryan Yes, you can go any time -- mum requirements to qualify - his or her own intercultural Mark Tessier is the ninth acumen from a year's study _ a candidate must be a full- ~~~_._i~~ioryear is most popu- tim student at WMC and, (two semesters) in another child in a family of ten. He maintain a 2.5 grade point country. Pre-law students, ed- went to high school at Austine Those were some of the average -- but beyond that, a ucatlon. political scrence.j High in Battleboro, Vermont. answers. The questions were study abroad student needs communication majors _- vir- Every two weeks he would aoout WMC's Study Abroad to "exhibit a personal flexibil- tually any course of study can commute home to see his l program and the professoron ity" and a "willingness to make a valid case for ex- family in Worcester, Mass. campus who supplies all the delve deeply into another cul- panding the academic envi- In high school, Tessier answersis Associate Dean of ture." ronment into an intercultural played football, and this fall Academic Affairs, Dr. Joan experience. he further pursued his interest Coley. "It surprises me," Dr. Manystudentshold the mis- Dr. Coley maintains that if in the sport by capturing a Coley observed, "that more taken assumption that study there's one trait that has set position on the WMC team. studentsdon't,take advantage abroad is designed primarily the study abroad student But unlike his college com- of this opportunity -- espe- for foreign language majors. apart it's "an adventurous panions of the Terror football cially when you consider that Certainly, a French major spirit." squad, Tessier is deaf. ChoosingWestem Maryland Callers to compete in phonathon because of its deaf education But campus life also has a program, he adds that WMCI social aspect to it. Tessier offered him a better financial claims that he has had a hard The 1985 National Phona- Hall week during whj_ghorga-:._imonth there will be a victory package than his other time meeting people,·but that thon is just around the corner. nizations will be competing party for everyonewho partie- choice, Galludet. he doesn't mind too much. Participantswill have the op- for.a _$100prize for the one ipated. On the football field, though, Most of his spare time is portunity to win a dinner gift that brings in the most Tessier's mind is solely on spent reading for classes, certificate for two at a local money. A $50 gift certificate This year's chairman of the sports. Sy playing defense, even though once he was restaurant, talk to an alumni to Fleet Feet, a local athletics - phonathon is Molly Muir who he explains, he doesn't have able to participate in intra- with a shared interest, and store, will be awarded to the is supported by "weeklies" to hear the quarterback'sSi9- mural volleyball. enjoy 'an evening with other individual who brings in the Craig Sarsony,Pat Shankand nets. but only react to the Tessierexplains that he can students calling all over the i most money during the Seth Roberts, each of whom opposing team's offense: read lips and, if anyone sees country. month. Nightly gift certificates is responsible for finding Likewise,in the classroom,he him around the campus, they This year the phona- will be given to the person "nightlies" who in turn recruit seriously concentrates on shouldn't be embarassed to thon will run from Jan. 9-24 who receives the largest sum the vital phonathon callers. If academia. Interpreters, he say hello. and will include approximately of pledges. Spot prizes will interested in helping in the says, aid him in lectures and Indeed the loss of hearing 150 students. There will be a: also be awarded throughout phonathon, please contact classmates take notes for has not curtailed his ability to Greek week and a Residence the nights. At the end of the one of the "weeklies." him. be friendly. ~------~----------------------~ House of Liquors Spring Break in"I Ft. Lauderdale Carroll Plaza, Weatmimter ·...,eeial . this w~k. .•. , March 23-24 12 pk; Budweiser $4.99 with coupon. Includes: roundtrip airfare, Ho~lt transfers, 1day cruise plus more. Also available: Hotel alone $99ppoff beach $159on beach I Airfare alone $188round trip from $239 off beach (Days Inn Motel) 1~~. from $188on beach (Lauderdale Sur1) -- "CaIIToday-' -. __- _11>J,~~ for more information ... "CoHege.Night At The Pub" 1-800-223-7016 MD Every Wed.· nirhtfrom 5-c:lose, presen 1-800-222-4432 PA W.M.C. I.D. and receive 10% Off of your tot.! bill. 1-800-868-2186 Other