Over MEA weekend, on October 18,  a number of resident students went to the Mall of America. Since there  was no school for four days, the Resistance Center staff decided to bring kids livign in the dorm students to the MoA.

A total 53 students and 3 resistance assistants were on the bus. The bus loaded at 7 a.m.  and it took about two hours to arrive at the MoA.

The students were given a small stipend for lunch and once they arrived at the mall, split up into groups and started shopping. After shopping and dinner, the group gathered in front of the entrance and came back to the dorm around 5 p.m..

For the people who stayed at the dorm all day, pizzas were ordered for  dinner in the main lounge.

I had the chance to ask a few students on the bus about their experience at the mall, here’s what they had to say:

Why did you sign up for trip?.

Joy Hong, sophomore: I wanted to go shopping.

Kii Han, senior : I wanted to go shopping and meet friend.

Yeonguk Shin, junior :I went for shopping.

Harry Alimu, junior: I signed up just for fun.

Laura Koo, sophomore: For shopping and buying presents for parents.

What was your favorite store?

Joy Hong: “I spent the most time at Macy’s.”

Kii Han: “I liked H&M and Urban Outfitters.”

Yeonguk Shin: “My favorite store is Abercrombie and Fitch.”

Harry Alimu : ” I like the Nike store and American Eagle the best.”

Laura Koo) :  “Pink was my favorite.”

Where did you eat?

Joy Hong: “I ate dinner in the Japanese restaurant, Masu Sushi and Robata.”

Kii Han: “I ate a hamburger in the food court.

Yeonguk Shin: “I ate at the Panda express with friends.”

Harry Alimu:  “I ate dinner in the Japanese restaurant.”

Laura Koo: “I ate a burrito at Chipotle.”

What else are you doing this weekend?

Joy Hong: “I’m going to Acoustic Cafe.”

Kii Han: “I’m going to study and finishing homework.”

Yeonguk Shin: “I have to go out Hy-Vee to buy some snacks to eat later.”

Harry Alimu: “I’m going to play the computer game, as usual.”

Laura Koo: “I’m going to watch movies.”

Everyone was tired after the trip, but most said they want to go to the mall once more before Christmas break. Most are excited about heading back to the MoA this coming Thanksgiving.