How do you feel about not having students from different countries at Harlaxton? Would foreign students make the experience better or worse?

OK, since the semester began, we at The Manor Mouse have given you about 50 examples of English words and phrases they use here in the U.K. that we'd never use in the same way in America.

  Now it's your turn. We bet every one of you has come across several examples of how to speak English in ways we never learned in the United States, and this is the place to list them -- with the American translations, as best you can tell -- for the edification of all of us here and across the pond.

OK, the Harlaxton mock election results are in, but that only tells us so much. Why do you think Sen. Obama won?  Why do you think he's the best candidate for president of the United States?  Or why do you think Sen. McCain is?  Or why do you think Sen. Clinton is -- or Ralph Nader? 

Let's see the reasoning behind your vote. After all, there's still plenty of time to change each others' minds before we head home to the United States and cast our real votes in November. 

In our story this week, we told of one Harlaxton student's potentially expensive mistake in overflowing his shower in a North Wales hotel on a school trip. Have you been an "ugly American" in your travels? And what have you learned from it?.

--Jamie Willhelm

In my story about foreign travel, we listed some of the best travel tips from individuals with firsthand experience. Tell us your story. What are some tips that are helpful with adapting to a country's language?

Do you think you have a good sense of fashion?

What purchases of European fashion have you made, if any, since you've been here?

In my article, Traveling to Auschwitz, I discussed the journey and the reactions to the largest known concentration camp. 

Are you traveling to Auschwitz?  Do you have questions for those that have already gone?  Feel free to leave your comments and questions below. 

What stories have you heard about happenings in the Van Der Elst room?  Tell your thoughts and maybe others will know of the same stories!

In my article about the Meet-a-Family program, I showed how a few studenst feel about the program. Tell us how you feel! Do you have any good stories about your Meet-a-Family? What are your likes and dislikes about the program? Would you recommend the program to future Harlaxton College students?

Let's face it, Bronwyn is pretty much amazing.  Take some time to share what she has done for you, or how she's made you feel welcome at Harlaxton.