Harlac's Tongue - The Manor Mouse

The Lack of Cultural Diversity

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:30:00 --0100

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

Add your Britishisms to 'So You Think You Speak English'

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:24:00 --0100

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.

WHY is Obama, Clinton or McCain your favorite for president?

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:21:00 --0100

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.

Travel Misadventures

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:56:00 --0100

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

Share your experiences with language barriers in other countries

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:38:00 --0100

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?

Fashion Report

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:11:00 --0100

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?

Traveling to Auschwitz

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:54:00 --0100

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.

Happenings in the Van Der Elst room

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:56:00 --0100

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!

Share Your Meet-a-Family Experiences With Others

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 08:39:00 --0100

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?

Show Bronwyn some love!

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:08:00 --0100

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.

What Did You Think When the Quake Hit?

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:10:00 --0100

I thought an ill-timed sonic boom from a fighter jet -- or perhaps from a UFO! -- had blasted me awake at 12:50 this morning. It wasn't until we came down to breakfast that I learned it was the first earthquake I'd ever felt in my life.

How about you: What did you think woke you up? What did you fear would happen next? What did you do next? Who did you call or e-mail first with the news that you were alive -- and how disappointed were they? ;- )

Hit "Add Comment" below to the right, and share your story for all to see.

Which Is Better, the Carriage House or the Manor House?

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:56:00 --0100

We interviewed a few people about where they live here at Harlaxton. Where do you live, in the Carriage House or in the Manor? Do you like it? Which place do you think is the better living situation?

--Jamie Willhelm

Ask the Gardener

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:45:00 --0100

Do you see a blossom or shrub you don't recognize? Send us your photos and questions and we'll post the head gardener's response.

How do YOU study?

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:49:00 --0100

In my article about study habits at Harlaxton, I showed you a few common (and some not so common) study spots around the manor. Did I include your favorite place to study? Where do you think the best areas around the manor are to study? What makes them good places to read or write?

Also, what makes studying for classes at Harlaxton different than those you take at home?

--Jamie Willhelm

The Manor Mouse: Second Issue

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 13:52:00 --0100

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

Your present from the COMM 251:Web Design class at Harlaxton College in England is now live online at:

http://www.harlaxton.ac.uk/TheManorMouse

In this second issue of The Manor Mouse we've gone a little Hollywood, with stories featuring audio-video clips of:

Our beloved Associate Dean of Students Bronwyn Rout singing part of the Australian national anthem
One of our students kissing the Blarney Stone, giving her eternal eloquence, during last week's trip to Ireland
A native telling us how to pronounce the longest place name in Europe: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwll-llantysiliogogogoch

And we still have plenty of news stories and photos, too, providing the latest on the repairs to the ceiling of Harlaxton's largest room, a rundown on the persistent ghost stories floating around, an interview with Gordon and Suzanne Kingsley, and a look at all the flowers already beginning to bloom here! We even have a new link to the BBC weather report here -- with temperatures in Farenheit!

In the next issue, which we plan to publish two weeks from today, we'll add blogs about all manner of happenings here. Meanwhile, please e-mail me your comments, questions or corrections for The Manor Mouse.

Thanks for reading -- and watching!

Mike Dorsher, Ph.D.,
Harlaxton College COMM251:Web Design instructor