The celebration of International Education Week (November 13 – 17, 2023) is a reminder that tough conversations must take place as part of the ceremony of cultural diversity. While fun events are a necessary part of the excitement surrounding the culture of a college education, it is equally important to remember this is also a time for intellectual growth. We can do two things at the same time.
The week incorporated an opening “red carpet” event with music and refreshments, a cultural fest where students shared their favorite moments in other countries, and an ending event where students sang some of their favorite songs and shared pizza. Some of the conversations included understanding cultural differences through the eyes of First-Generation Americans, discovering the history of the Israel-Hamas War, and understanding the Ukraine and Russia war through a new educational platform.
Extra special thank yous to the WORLD Team including the Ambassadors (Yahia Alda, Aaryanna Kania, Noureen Saeed, Isabella Sanco Keis, Naya Adla, Nour Amri, Faith Bosana, Anuket Goins, , Kaci Kruglewicz, Mingzhe Ma, Zaikeria Patha, and Jackson Huxtable), Liz Lew, and Paula Hentz for arranging these presentations. Students learned a lot AND had a lot of fun.
