Guest: Stephanie Boss
Interviewer: Chris
Recording Date: March 11, 2008
Length: 53 minutes
Stephanie Boss is a 28 year-old half-Korean/half-German from Frankfurt, Germany. Her parents met in Berlin as her mother was working as one of the hundreds of Gastarbeiter (guest worker) nurses who came to Germany during a nursing shortage in the 1970's. Stephanie grew up in Bad Homburg, a small town outside of Frankfurt, one of few not fully white Germans. In this interview Stephanie discusses the difficulties of learning Korean, dating and socializing in Seoul's international community, and teaching both German and English and public and private institutions.
thank you very much for all the support and kind words you have extended...
i've decided to be alone for a while. i've transferred to a new condo near my school so i can concentrate on my review. i've been busy setting and cleaning up the place. i'm the 1st occupant of the unit so i will enjoy "crispness" of the condo.
no tv, no cable, no internet, no ref, no stove, no pets... just plain me with my bed, notebook, printer and my books in a studio unit.
i did not bring with me my bed, just my queen-sized sensofoam on the floor with my sensopillows and comforter. after putting all my things, the unit looked like more of a library with a bed on the floor than a bedroom :)
i've been contemplating on getting a personal ref or a hot&cold water dispenser. i'll just have to check my budget first. otherwise, i would have to settle for the nearby fast food joints and convenience stores. good thing the condo is literally located just behind my school. so no need to bring the car everyday and i could save up on gas.
i've already spent two nights in the condo. having no internet access anytime i want to is the most difficult part. however, i would have more time to read on my notes than chat or blog. hence, once in a blue moon blogging and chatting for me starting this week :(
i may not be totally happy with the arrangement because i would be sacrificing many comforts that i've been enjoying. but the peace and calmness of being alone is what i need right now.
until my next entry...
p.s. i am currently accepting donations such as scented candles, zen fountain, etc as house warming presents :)
thank you very much for all the support and kind words you have extended... i've decided to be alone for a while. i've transferred to a new condo near my school so i can concentrate on my review. i've been busy setting and cleaning up the place. i'm the 1st occupant of the unit so i will "crispness" of the condo. no tv, no cable, no internet, no ref, no stove, no pets... just plain me with my bed and my books in a studio unit. i did not bring with me my bed, just my queen-sized sensofoam on the floor with my sensopillows and comforter. after what putting all my things, the unit looked like more of a library with a bed on the floor than a bedroom :) i've been contemplating on getting a personal ref or a hot&cold water dispenser instead. i'll just have to check my budget first. otherwise, i would have to settle for the nearby fast food joints and convenience stores. good thing the condo is literally located just behind my school. so no need to bring the car everyday and i could save up on gas. i've already spent two nights in the condo. having no internet access anytime i want to is the most difficult part for me. however, i would have more time to read on my notes than chat or blog. hence, once in a blue moon blogging and chatting for me starting this week :( i may not be totally happy with the arrangement because i would be sacrificing many comforts that i've been enjoying. but the peace and calmness of being alone is what i need right now. until my next entry... p.s. i am currently accepting donations such as scented candles, zen fountain, etc as house warming presents :)
In a dramatic breakthrough for the aspirations of Texas registered nurses to have a stronger voice to speak out for patients and themselves, a northwest Houston hospital Friday night became the first hospital in Texas to win union collective bargaining rights.
Baxa Corporation announces a call for research papers involving its new PadLock Set Saver product. The PadLock device is designed to promote best practice for aseptic IV administration set storage; preventing contamination of the administration set when disconnected from the patient. The recently released product provides temporary storage of the IV administration line between drug administrations, replacing the need for single-use, sterile caps.
Rush University is well represented in the 2009 edition of "America's Best Graduate Schools" survey published in the April 7 issue of U.S. News & World Report magazine. Eight programs in the Rush College of Nursing and three programs in the College of Health Sciences are ranked among the top 25 in the country. Rush College of Health Sciences earned placement in three disciplines. The Doctor of Audiology (AuD) program is ranked ninth.
Breastfeeding has been named as one of the Ten Recommendations to Prevent Cancer by the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) following analysis of a major new study.
The five-year study, released on October 31st found a strong correlation between breastfeeding and the prevention of both pre-menopausal and post-menopausal breast cancer.
According to the study, breastfeeding lowers a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer throughout her lifetime. Equally important, the evidence shows that infants who are breastfed are likely to have a lower risk of becoming overweight or obese throughout their lives. This also translates into a lower cancer risk.
Because the evidence is so strong that breastfeeding offers cancer protection to both mothers and their children, the AICR has made breastfeeding one of its “Ten Recommendations to Prevent Cancer.”
The study states, “at the beginning of life, human milk is best. The evidence that lactation protects the mother against breast cancer at all ages is convincing.” Furthermore, “The evidence on cancer … shows that sustained, exclusive breastfeeding is protective for the mother as well as the child.” This is the first major report to specifically recommend breastfeeding to prevent breast cancer in mothers, and to prevent overweight and obesity in children.
The study goes on to say that “Other benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and their children are well known. Breastfeeding protects against infections in infancy, protects the development of the immature immune system, protects against other childhood diseases, and is vital for the development of the bond between mother and child. It has many other benefits.” For a complete copy of the AICR report, visit: .
Throughout its 51-year history, La Leche League International (LLLI) has supported breastfeeding mothers and their children. Celebrating its 50th year in 2006, LLLI continues to reach out to women seeking information, support, and encouragement for breastfeeding their babies. Local LLL Leaders across the United States offer support through local Group meetings and telephone help, online meetings, and a national toll-free 24-hour help line.
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