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Louis Cruise Lines is a remarkably
diverse company incorporating many different cultures into
its employment. Luis Cruise Lines main office is in Nicosia,
Cyprus but has many other office locations encompassing a
large portion of Europe. With six luxury cruise ships at sea,
hotels, restaurants, and a land tour excursion branch, Luis
employs many people into the company.
My internship with Louis Cruise Lines was an
awakening experience. I had never been out of the North America
until May 14, 1997. On this day, my adventure started off
with a 26 hour flight which included 6 hours of layovers and
four stops: Chicago, Rome, Athens, and finally to Larnaca,
Cyprus.
Once I was in Cyprus, I was to meet a taxi that
would take me to The Crusader Hotel in Limassol where the
man port was. On the 17th of May, I embarked upon the Princesa
Victoria. Once on board I was given my own cabin (which is
rare except for the employees who entertain), a few uniforms,
and a nametag. After thoroughly exploring the ship, I made
an appointment with the Hotel Manager to schedule the specific
sections of the internship for the length of the stay. In
the hotel department on the Princesa Victoria there are many
departments such as Reception, two bars, housekeeping, provisions,
dining room, and the galley.
Reception is the nerve center of the ship where
I worked for approximately on month. While in reception, I
was in charge of distribution of passports and landing cards
for employees, guest announcements, telephone messages, wake-up
calls, guest itineraries, and maintenance of office equipment.
During this time I was also learning about all the departments
of the ship and getting to know my coworkers. The challenging
part of this job is that everyone on the ship works seven
days a week and about 10 - 18 hours a day. On the longer hour
days you get a break in between to sleep for a few hours,
which could get me through the rest of my workday.
The other department I was in was the bar department.
The ship had two bars. One was a relaxed style while the other
was a large “disco” which had a massive sound
system, stage lights, and dance floor. During my bar time
I was mainly a server in both bars working 16 hour shifts.
This was the most fun of all jobs because I could talk to
the guests and get to know people. I had many people give
me their addresses and ask me to stay with them at their homes
next time I was traveling in Europe. The hardest parts of
this job was all the different currencies I had to exchange
and trying to understand all the languages over blaring loud
music. The guests were from all over the world. There were
people from Russia, Australia, Germany, Italy, Spain, Greece,
Argentina, USA, and the UK, which would always make up at
least 60 percent of the passengers.
The Princesa Victoria’s route included
two and three day trips to Israel to see the Holy Lands and
to Egypt to see the Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. When the
ship would dock and once the passengers would leave, the employees
who did not have to work then could get off the ship and walk
around the port cities. Fortunately I was always off during
these times and I was able to explore Haifa Port in Israel,
Port Said in Egypt, and the port in Limassol, Cyprus. Most
of the time I was in these cities I was just trying to find
my way back to the ship. Of all the cities I went to, Haifa
was the most westernized and most fun to be in.
In an internship abroad, I also found there to
be some difficulties between so many cultures working together.
I felt each different nationality had there own stereotype
toward each other, including myself. There is a vast difference
between what a person sees through the media in comparison
to reality. I had no idea how modern Israel is or just how
poorly some other people live. In Israel, for example, all
I ever saw on TV about Israel was war and bombings. It is
so much different being there than what you see on TV or hear
about.
The different nationalities reside in their own
different way of living and have their own sense of humor,
which would lead to occasional difficulties between the cultures.
As the only American on board, I had to keep an open mind
and be very careful what I said. I found out quickly that
many people do not understand sarcasm and will take offense
to it quite rapidly. Within the first 3 weeks, I had many
conflicts with other employees. I am very accepting of their
cultures, but some things were just inevitable like having
to stand up for your country. When everyone around you is
blaming the USA for world hunger or AIDS, when in actuality
they know nothing about it and have never been there. I explained
what the USA is really like. Most of the time I would just
ignore the comments and go on with my job. Learning everything
I could about the cultures benefited me greatly, but it takes
time to know others and for them to know us.
I realized how small the USA is compared with
the rest of the world, but how vastly influential it is with
many other countries. This internship with Louis Cruise Lines
has been a lesson in cultural diversity. I could have easily
been trained on managerial skills I learned on the ship anywhere,
but without going aboard I could not have been trained with
so many different types of people and for that opportunity
I am thankful.
Important Dates for Spring
Avance registration: 10/30-12/3
Final registration: 116-1/8
Classes begin: 1/12
Spring break: 3/1 6-3/22
Classes end: 5/4
Shane
Crabtree named Midwest Student of the Year
By: Ed Schilling
Shane Crabtree, a senior in
the School of Physical Education, has been selected as the
Midwest District of the
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation
and Dance Student of the Year for 1997-98 school year.
Shane, who is presently completing his student
teaching experience, is the outgoing president of the Student
Action Council of the Indiana Association for Health, Physical
Education, Recreation and Dance. Shane has also served on
the l.A.H.P.E.R.D. Board of Directors for two years. While
a member of that board he has served as a presenter and presider
at the state and Midwest conference.
Although Mr. Crabtree’s grades are not
at the top of his class, his service to the profession is.
Shane is one of the most loyal and dedicated advocates for
the field of physical education, including students and active
professionals.
In the School of Physical Education Mr. Crabtree
has served as the President of P.E.S.O. He is very active
in Phi Epsilon Kappa and anything else that might enhance
our school and/or field.
Congratulations to Shane Crabtree. Now the states
of Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and West Virginia know
what Indiana has for years. What they have learned is that
IUPUI has a great School of Physical Education and a great
leader in Shane.
Alternative
Medicine: A New Paradigm
What Changes Will Occur for the Dietitian?
By: Lisa Lockhart
In the USA, a previously unknown
paradigm of medical experiences such as nutritional supplements,
herbal extracts, acupuncture, life extension therapies, and
natural hormone therapies are being used by physicians to
achieve health. These less invasive methods of treatment are
not common as part of medical practice because most physicians
have not had the opportunity to educate themselves regarding
the use of these unconventional therapies. Medical training
does not include any other viewpoint of medical practice other
than conventional pharmaceutical intervention or surgical
options. This, of course, does not downplay the importance
of conventional therapies. It is obvious that these serve
physicians and patients very well. For example, an acute care
need of a fracture from a car accident requires traditional
therapies and non-traditional, alternative therapies are not
appropriate. However, for some individuals with chronic disease,
patients can engage in dialogue with their physicians regarding
integration of alternative therapies, which compliment traditional
treatment plans. The role of a dietitian, as advisor and food
planner for food intake and patterns, can be very important
in this new paradigm by participating with knowledge of nutrition
supplements and/or herbal extracts. The dietitian will work
with the health care team in these areas. Currently, at St.
Vincent Hospital, Dr. Guyer is a physician with the Marten
Center for Complementary Medicine and works with many of these
therapies in conjunction with a dietitian.
Department of PE Prepares for
1998 University Review
Dr. Betty Jones is chairing
the department’s committee to prepare for the review.
The process begins this year with a self-study of each degree
program. Next fall, the department will be visited by a team
of five physical education experts to give feedback to the
department. The final step will be a review by the university
of these results.
RHIT Students Offer Cuisine
from Around the World
You need not travel any farther
than the IUPUI, Student Union Building on Thursday nights
to enjoy cuisine from around the world. RHIT 492: Advanced
Food Service Management students plan, prepare, and serve
dinner from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Hoosier Room on the second
floor of the Union Building. Candlelight and soft music add
atmosphere to the wonderful fare being offered on a weekly
basis.
Dinner themes are:
2/5: Mexican Fiesta
2/12: German Celebration
2/19: French Riveria
2/26: Italian Festival
3/5: Greek Mythology
3/12: Irish Eyes
3126: African Traditions
4/2: Calcutta Connection
4/9: Thailand Treasures
4/16: Down Under Wonders
4/23: Northwest Canadian Favorites
4/30: South American Fiesta
Reservations can be made by
calling Pat May at 274-2599, Fax # 274-4567 or E-mail: pmay@hyrax.iupui.edu.
Dinners are $12/person.
Eileen Udry Joins PE Faculty
The School of PE students,
faculty, and staff welcome Eileen Udry. Eileen has a BA in
Psychology from Hanover College, a MS in Sports Studies from
Miami University and a Ph.D. in Exercise Science with an emphasis
in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of North
Carolina -Greensboro. She is currently teaching two graduate
classes: Motor Learning and Sport & Exercise Psychology.
This brings Eileen back to the Midwest having taught at University
of Oregon.
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