tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700Mon, 07 Oct 2024 06:48:19 +0000AmmanMedia assignmentsJordan cultureMediaSara HolbrookUniversity of JordanACORAmman restaurantChamplain CollegeCitadelFeedFestival of CulturesFocus the NationGary ScudderGlobal ModulesJordan historyJordan trendsJordanian daggersJordanian womenLenora BoyleMedia/SocietyMichael JacksonMiddle EastMiddle East dressThe CitadelThe Happiness ZoneThrillerblogcampus cultureclimate changeculturediversityflashbackgender objectificationguerilla marketinghappinessinternational educationinternetmemoriesroman ruinssexualitytravelways to be happyThis past Fall I went to Jordan in the Middle East to meet students at the University of Jordan which was the impetus of this blog. Since being back, I hope to continue to muse about whatever cultural experiences I can find outside my front door, in cyberspace or across the globe.http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)Blogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-2651000630364570046Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:55:00 +00002008-12-13T05:09:55.039-05:00Festival of CulturesSara HolbrookSo much going on these days!Snow in VT is melting finally, after one of the record heaviest snowfall years ever!Countdown to the last day of class... EVER (well, undergrad) is on... 2.5 weeks left!Just got my notice of acceptance to stay in the US for work for one year! Wooo!The Potatoheads are still up to no good down in the Baja... check it out here.This weekend, Saturday April 5th, is the 2008http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2008/04/festival-is-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-2232322112654592891Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:52:00 +00002008-03-12T08:46:48.888-04:00blogculturediversitySara HolbrookThis semester I've had the privilege of helping the Sara Holbrook Community Center here in Burlington with a marketing challenge. As a Public Relations senior at Champlain, I have been drilled, beaten and fed all things marketing/advertising/PR and getting the chance to put these skills to work for an organization I believe in is an honor. Their mission is to develop responsible and productive http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2008/03/sara-holbrook-community-center-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-172869120857937815Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:01:00 +00002008-03-10T21:35:31.778-04:00guerilla marketingMichael JacksonThrillerFor some reason, I have to read the New York Times on Mondays... I know I should be reading print news daily, but I go out of my way on Mondays to read it through, and I have yet to NOT find something that doesn't resonate. Last week there was a couple page spread on the METS new pitcher Johan Santana in the sports section and a piece about recent entrepreneurial student from Champlain, Ben http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2008/03/dash-of-integrated-marketing-and-pinch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-2862065873163531426Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:06:00 +00002008-04-02T08:07:58.487-04:00gender objectificationMediaMedia assignmentssexualityObjectifying gender sexuality is what we’re talking about here and now—two cultures represented in two separate films that are perpetuated and substantiated by its victims. In the documentary, Beyond Beats and Rhymes by Byron Hurt, issues of masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in today’s hip-hop culture are tackled. Similarly, in media specialist Jean Kilbourne’s film, Killing Us Softly http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2008/03/gender-representation-in-modern-media.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-3108290092789512968Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:22:00 +00002008-02-11T12:56:41.178-05:00Champlain Collegeclimate changeFocus the NationMediaA couple of weeks ago (the week of Jan 28) Champlain College joined millions of students from across the nation who participated in an organized mission to bring awareness to climate change. The project is/was called, “Focus the Nation,” a national educational initiative designed to face this challenge of our generation. More than 1300 schools, including most of Burlington’s colleges, http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2008/02/day-we-tried-to-focus-nation-at.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-9143466821466293468Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:22:00 +00002008-02-06T08:51:46.205-05:00happinessLenora BoyleThe Happiness Zoneways to be happyWell it's snowing, and snowing... and then melting, and freezing. Lovely. I have spoken to more people and overheard conversations where people are sick of it already. A friend in class mentioned that she was skeptical about the groundhog this year, that he seems to have his own agenda.This weather is far from inspiring unless you can be a bit grateful for something small each day. If you can't http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2008/02/happiness-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-166545899146568124Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:13:00 +00002008-04-02T08:08:47.776-04:00flashbackMedia assignmentsmemoriesWhen I think back to my media evolution, two mediums glaringly stand out in my mind: books and mixed tapes. I started reading at a very early age and used to have a hard time sleeping at night, lying awake in the dark for hours after my bedtime, so I would self-medicate with books. Reading always helped me sleep and helped me escape whenever I was feeling upset. I remember being about six years http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2008/02/trip-down-my-media-immersion-lane.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-4224291627217094996Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:07:00 +00002008-04-02T08:09:11.924-04:00FeedinternetMedia assignmentsMedia/SocietyIn the book I’m reading in my Media Issues class this semester called, “Media/Society,” about industries, images and audiences, we are reminded *yawn* that the “increase in media options in recent years has even led to an increase in ‘multitasking’ – using more than one form of media at a time” (p. 5). Ya think?!?! I can’t imagine my life without media multitasking; I am constantly immersed. http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2008/02/immersed-in-feed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-4625666133427716915Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:22:00 +00002008-02-04T22:32:37.351-05:00Jordan cultureJordan trendsJordanian womenMiddle East dressUniversity of JordanI've been looking forward to writing this post. Although it won't be as "historically" or "traditionally" shocking, my day in Jordan two Thursdays ago was one for the contemplative books. I'd like to apologize for it's length to start off! A bit long-winded to say the least.So, in a previous post I had mentioned that I might end up going out with some Jordanian girls. Well, originally when I lefthttp://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/culture-rehab.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-1973010997168125676Sat, 27 Oct 2007 20:08:00 +00002007-10-28T01:00:56.828-04:00Hello everyone.Thanks to all for the worried emails, sorry I haven't had a chance to update things here in a few days. Posting hasn't been easy lately... whether it's simply because we've been so busy since Thursday or I haven't been able to get the internet to work. Either way, I will update this shortly. I can't even begin to wrap my brain around all the things that I've experienced, the peoplehttp://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/surfacing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-1526825307283312013Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:55:00 +00002008-02-04T22:36:11.032-05:00AmmanCitadelJordan historyJordanian daggersroman ruinsSo after the Citadel we wandered down the hill to the Roman theater. Just getting down the hill was cool. You have to weave back and forth down stairs that run in between homes and little streets... like this:This little girl was running so fast that I got my camera out at the last second... but I'm glad I did.We wandered into the park that sits before the theater and meandered around a bit http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/roman-ampitheater.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-9082088327084783810Wed, 24 Oct 2007 22:17:00 +00002008-02-04T22:37:03.328-05:00AmmanThe CitadelAs promised - some descriptions. On Tuesday, we went to the Citadel in the center of Amman. It was pretty amazing to see. I was obsessed with the doors and must have a hundred door pictures.The Hill of the Citadel (Jabal al-Qal'a) is in the middle of Amman and was occupied as early as the Neolithic period, and fortified during the Bronze Age (1800 BC). The ruins on the hill today are Roman http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/citadel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-7510234242210672246Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:45:00 +00002008-02-04T22:37:40.121-05:00Gary ScudderGlobal ModulesFor any that are interested to read a history of Dr. Scudder's quest with the Global Modules, there is a blog that he updates while he travels and discusses the countries and institutions he visits. You can check it out here: GLOBAL MODULES BLOG During this four week stint (if that can be considered a "stint") Gary will have visited Jordan, where he is furthering the connection he already has http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/global-modules-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-8171904264138387236Tue, 23 Oct 2007 21:35:00 +00002008-02-04T22:38:39.969-05:00Amman restaurantTonight we went for dinner at Le Noisette - a lovely place that Char's friend Allah had chosen for us, and thank lord he did because it were up to us we would have gone to Pollo Ranchero - a Latino inspired joint that Scudder has his heart set on. This has apparently been a quest for years now... no one will let him go.We sat outside - Allah ordered for us - and what a spread! You name it Middle http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/le-noisette.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-7039103325618841340Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:57:00 +00002008-02-04T22:40:57.809-05:00campus cultureinternational educationUniversity of JordanWe walked the fifteen minutes to UJ and the closer we got the more hectic it became. We had to shimmy down a dirt path (me in wedge heels, of course), and then hop along a busy sidewalk, take an overpass over the highway, and then weave through students and vendors (I wish I had taken pictures – next time) on our way to the front entrance. Our meeting was at 11 am and it appeared that all 40 000 http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/university-of-jordan-uj.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-5411899016714201935Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:54:00 +00002008-02-04T23:15:40.395-05:00ACORAmmanJordan cultureMiddle EasttravelFirst "real" day one in Jordan. I woke up to the call to prayer at about 5am, I think. I wasn’t sure at first what was happening because I heard it in my dreams. You know, like when your alarm goes off and somehow you dream about it before you actually wake up, and I had only gone to sleep about 3 hours before that with the help of a sleeping pill—and it was very, very dark out still. I was http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/amman-day-one.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-3623769344051420817Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:33:00 +00002007-10-23T16:34:29.935-04:00Salaam,I am going to copy some of an email I sent to my family here - sorry if you've read this before, just not much time to rewrite now.After 2 delays, my cell phone dying and MacBook charger being left at the Burlington security (Arrrghhhh)... I finally made it.I cant even begin to think about what to say right now. The flight was good... the flight attendants were unlike any women ive ever http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/touchdown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-1857558652659377750Sun, 21 Oct 2007 19:05:00 +00002007-10-21T20:15:33.741-04:00This is a very informal shout out to all my peeps. I just want to thank you all for your love and support. You know who you are! I'm sitting in BTV (Burlington airport, I'm down with city codes! My years at OUC aren't all wasted!) waiting for my flight to board. We are hitting a delay already. Lovely, grrreeeeat start! My connection in JFK to Amman isn't until 11pm, and it's only 3pm now, so no http://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/thank-you-merci-danke-shukran-gracias.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-7238544803436916760Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:20:00 +00002007-10-18T19:24:14.102-04:00Salaam,So the days are getting nearer and time is closing in on our adventure. When I first started working on this post (I have sat down to edit this particular one and finish it on several occasions but time is getting the better of me lately) there were 2 weeks to go until our departure date; now there is a just short of a week. I've been busy with school, work, internship, moving, yadda yaddahttp://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/meaning-behind-madness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6915267767333165700.post-5003198839284813508Tue, 02 Oct 2007 02:21:00 +00002007-10-18T19:27:51.818-04:00So, I've done it. This means it's actually, really happening.I've set this blog up to comb over my life and experiences while on a upcoming trip to Jordan. (Check out Gary Scudder's blog posts about Jordan, which is almost redundant as he's been there so many times now.) As a woman traveling to the Middle East, I suspect that I will see not only myself, but my place in this culture (Western/Northhttp://jenicaivy.blogspot.com/2007/10/bienvenu.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (wanderlust)0