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Global Understanding

Global Understanding. ECU Dr. Marion Eppler American Culture. United States of America. American Flag 13 stripes represent original 13 colonies 50 stars represent each of 50 states. Washington DC National capitol Monuments & museums (free!).

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Global Understanding

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  1. Global Understanding ECU Dr. Marion Eppler American Culture

  2. United States of America American Flag • 13 stripes represent original 13 colonies • 50 stars represent each of 50 states Washington DC • National capitol • Monuments & museums (free!)

  3. Different Cultural Regions:Much diversity in Americans

  4. Where is ECU?

  5. Hey y’all (hello you all) Region is east coast, southern state State is North Carolina

  6. Western NC = Appalachian Mountains

  7. Central NC = Piedmont with rich farmland cotton soybeans tobacco corn

  8. Eastern NC = sandy beaches (Atlantic Ocean, Outer Banks)

  9. City is Greenville, NC

  10. East Carolina University PeeDee the Pirate (ECU mascot)

  11. ECU (used to be ECTC) • Training teachers and nurses • 4-year university • >100 BA programs • Also MA and PhD programs • Plus medical school • 27,000 students (88% from NC)

  12. ECU motto is “Servire” (To Serve) • Average year… • 17,000 students volunteer • 162,000 hours of community service

  13. Greetings from ECU! We are very glad to be meeting with you, and we look forward to getting to know all of you and your culture!

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