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Show culture 01.11.2010 From GOSHERT' A4 Off the beaten path: Washington D.C. more places, is faster and is underground the majority of the time. It is easy to get As a college student, disoriented, but as long as many opportunities unique to you can find the train station students become available, you're never truly lost. especially when it comes to The first stop to make traveling. One of the most is the must-see attraction popular destinations in the of D.C: the National Mall. United States is the nation's This two-mile-long expanse capitol, Washington D.C. of grass with a reflecAlthough D.C. is defined by tion pool is surrounded by a rich cultural heritage, the museums and monuments. political center of __^__ It includes the our country offers Smithsonian and . many alternative It is easy to get its many associattractions most disoriented, ated museums, tourists seem to but as long as the Washington overlook. you can find Monument, the When planthe train station U.S. Capital ning a trip, the Building and Linyou're never first step is findcoln Memorial truly lost. ing somewhere to along with many stay. The Capitol others,.which Skyline Hotel, are all located located only blocks from the just blocks from the White capitol itself, offers a good House. deal with rooms starting at The 9:30 Club is D.C.'s $79 per night. If there's no premier live music venue. availability there, the best Guest artists range from bet is staying outside the city Timbaland, The Used and and close to the nearest Met- Dropkick Murphys to lesser ro station. Washington D.C. known artists. The Black is a destination within which Cat, though smaller than The there is no need to drive. 9:30 Club, is also another The Metro is similar to the popular venue where indie Trax system, except it goes and alternative artists from local, national and international backgrounds perform. There are also many dance clubs in the city but one of the more celebrated is Love Nightclub, which is sure to give any party-goer an experience to remember. For those looking to shop during their visit, the Shops at Georgetown including Georgetown Park are an essential stop. The Shops have a quaint Victorian-style appearance, but cater to the modern shopping needs of the a generation. Along the same street as many of the shops is Georgetown Park, an DAVE IBA/ UVU Review indoor shopping complex, Although the National Mall Is a generic tourist destination, It which caters to those same is a compulsory element of any successful trip to Washington needs. However, those who D.C. don't have hours to devote can stop at Pentagon City known restaurant in D.C Guys Burgers. Mall, a four-story shopping which offers delicious TexWashington D.C. is a complex that is directly con- Mex cuisine. conventional tourist destinanected to the Metro station. tion with many unconvenFor a quick and cheap tional sites and scenes to be When it comes to dining bite, there is Ella's Woodexplored by those looking to in D.C, there is something Fired Pizza, Ben's Chili to choose from on every Bowl or Potbelly Sandwich delve past the obvious attractions and into the shoes of a corner. Nirvana has a menu Works. For those looking local. to make anyone with taste to stay within their culinary buds salivate, with particucomfort zone, there are also lar options for those of the the standard generic chain vegetarian persuasion. Also, restaurants such as Chipotle Lauriol Plaza is a wellMexican Grille and Five Let the international student voices be heard the educational system, social security numbers, college cliques, bills and deadlines are largely foreign to the international community. More often than not, these cores of American culture differ greatly from the culture and way of life that most international students are used to, therefore they tend to have a hard time adjusting. But somehow they do it, and are often able to maintain their own culture •ERJCALeMASTER Culture waiter •GLORIA KAJOi Culture writer America, a country seen by other nations as a world ^ power, has for many reasons attracted millions of inter!fc»national students to come and further their educations. 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