University-sponsored events showcase international cultures
Posted on 3/5/2010
Topics: Academics and Student Activities
Different types of schools in the U.S. offer a variety of ways in which their international students can relax and socialize, while helping to educate others about the unique cultures of their home countries.
These events can take different forms, from music festivals - where students showcase their national or folk dances - to international parties, where they present foods, outfits or highlight attractive travel destinations in their countries.
Jack Schindler, who has been a faithful supporter of the International Festival at North Central College in Florida for many years, told the Daily Herald he is a great believer in these types of events because they help participants "uncover the cultural diversity that people seem to be unaware of."
In fact, similar activities can leave an indelible mark in the minds of students, spurring an interest that may last a lifetime.
After a recent international party organized at Harvard Law School, Martina Gerszt-Wernli from Switzerland said that "walking around the room was like going on a voyage around the world," quoted by Harvard Law Record.
The news source described some of the attractions, which included a quiz at the Chinese table, where students had a chance to pinpoint famous sights on a map; tricky questions that participants could answer at the Swiss table and win a Swiss watch as well as vegemite tasting - which is a salty and malty spread with an special aftertaste - at the Australian table.
These events can take different forms, from music festivals - where students showcase their national or folk dances - to international parties, where they present foods, outfits or highlight attractive travel destinations in their countries.
Jack Schindler, who has been a faithful supporter of the International Festival at North Central College in Florida for many years, told the Daily Herald he is a great believer in these types of events because they help participants "uncover the cultural diversity that people seem to be unaware of."
In fact, similar activities can leave an indelible mark in the minds of students, spurring an interest that may last a lifetime.
After a recent international party organized at Harvard Law School, Martina Gerszt-Wernli from Switzerland said that "walking around the room was like going on a voyage around the world," quoted by Harvard Law Record.
The news source described some of the attractions, which included a quiz at the Chinese table, where students had a chance to pinpoint famous sights on a map; tricky questions that participants could answer at the Swiss table and win a Swiss watch as well as vegemite tasting - which is a salty and malty spread with an special aftertaste - at the Australian table.
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