International students hold community bake sale
Posted on 7/8/2010
Topics: Living in the U.S.
International students who choose to study in the U.S. often get more than they expect from an American education. Many colleges and universities make efforts to get students from outside the U.S. involved with local activities, student groups and American pastimes.
For example, at the University of Buffalo (UB), the office of international admissions recently held a bake sale to raise money for Share Our Strength, a nonprofit devoted to ending childhood hunger in the U.S., according to the UB Reporter. The initiative was designed to inspire international students to embrace volunteer work in their new communities.
The bake sale was lead by the UBelong Club, a student group for non-U.S. citizens who are interested in creating a community service project before starting their first semester at UB.
This and similar student groups reinforce the concept global citizenship, which is an important part of a U.S. education, Amy Matikosh, international student advisor, told the news source.
Students who participate in these events benefit from the exposure to American customs, get the opportunity to meet new people and practice English.
According to data from the Institute of International Education, international students made up 3.7 percent of the total student population for the 2008-2009 academic year.
For example, at the University of Buffalo (UB), the office of international admissions recently held a bake sale to raise money for Share Our Strength, a nonprofit devoted to ending childhood hunger in the U.S., according to the UB Reporter. The initiative was designed to inspire international students to embrace volunteer work in their new communities.
The bake sale was lead by the UBelong Club, a student group for non-U.S. citizens who are interested in creating a community service project before starting their first semester at UB.
This and similar student groups reinforce the concept global citizenship, which is an important part of a U.S. education, Amy Matikosh, international student advisor, told the news source.
Students who participate in these events benefit from the exposure to American customs, get the opportunity to meet new people and practice English.
According to data from the Institute of International Education, international students made up 3.7 percent of the total student population for the 2008-2009 academic year.
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