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NWS STUDENT HANDBOOKRELIGION IN THE U.S.In the large cities in America it is possible to find churches of the major faithsincluding mosques, Hindu and Buddhist temples. In smaller cities or rural areas youwill mostly find only Christian churches of several denominations and some Jewishsynagogues.In some towns churches are the center for social life for some families. Manytimes churches will have such activities as suppers, dances, discussion groups, andyouth programs. You are welcome to any of the events regardless of what youbelieve. This is a great place to meet new people.Your host family may participate in church services and you may be asked toparticipate with them as it is part of their routine. Services usually involve one ortwo hours per week. Although you may not share the same beliefs as your hostfamily, it is important that you participate with them.Students may not make any “life-changing decisions” while on theprogram, this includes changing your beliefs.SOME RELIGIONS FOUND IN AMERICA: Judaism Orthodox Reformed Christian Baptist Church of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) Christian Science Congregational Easter Orthodox Catholic Episcopal (Anglican) Lutheran Methodist Free Methodist Pentecostal Presbyterian Roman CatholicIt is important to remember that not all families in America are religious. About4% of the population is made up of Atheists.Revised December 200938
NWS STUDENT HANDBOOKBASIC FACTS ABOUT DATING ANDTEENAGE LIFE IN AMERICA“Hanging out” (spending time with kids your age) is often communal. Large numbersof young people gather in malls or eating places, or each other‟s houses. They listento music, watch videos, play games, etc.Youth generally set their own rules and these vary bylocality and age. Some are quite strict and others morerelaxed. Fashions and fads are set by the group andeveryone tends to shift at the same time. Anyone whodoesn‟t is considered strange.At large schools, students can choose from various kindsof groups, ranging from groups that are sports-minded togroups that are musically inclined. Groups are often called Cliques, and they areidentifiable by the way they dress, talk and act.Americans are known for their individuality, but they are also joiners. So teenshave many clichés to choose from, and there usually is a strong conformity withineach group.It is important to remember though, that just because you seem to fit into oneclique, doesn‟t mean you can‟t be friends with people in other cliques. Usually in ahigh school, everyone gets along with everyone else.The great parental worry is sure to be drugs, as students can be put underpressure form their peers to try them. This does not happen as often as the mediadepicts it though. Most American teenagers are responsible and hard working. Ifyou ever feel pressured though, you can always talk to your host family, LC orprogram manager. There are also many open discussions about drugs, among teensand adults, in the host communities.In this troubled world, youth are restless everywhere, but there are also manysources of advice and guidance in this country. Ask your host family, schoolcounselor, teachers or your overseas partner for advice or help anytime. They wantto help you.Revised December 200939
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