Behind the scenes of international studies

Every year thousands of students travel abroad to receive an international education and even more travel to the states for a U.S. educational experience. Western Carolina University is no exception. WCU’s International Program and Services Department holds several events throughout the year to recognize international studies including: open houses, International Education Week, International Festival, Career […]

“32nd annual International Festival”

Western Carolina held its 32nd International Festival, April 6, on the UC lawn. The festival is held to promote international studies and cultural awareness. This year the festival had everything from a mock traditional Saudi Arabian wedding and dance, to country specific cuisine.  Here are some photos of this year’s International Festival.

Red Fish along Florida coast bring anglers from around the country

Fly Fisherman targeting redfish stalked Eastern Florida flats, coming to the town of Titusville in hopes of fighting and landing the elusive redfish. The fish are in abundance this month in the Mosquito Lagoon area of the Canaveral National Seashore. This brings budget anglers from across the world, which specifically target red fish before the […]

Ocho Rios-Jamaica

Jamaica is an area that thrives off of tourism. The white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters are some of the things that bring the travelers in. Ocho Rios is full of lush green vegetation that leads right down to the beaches leaving the area less populated along the shoreline, which many travelers enjoy. It […]