Saudi Arabian students introduce themselves to WCU

Saudi Arabian students made their first official presentation this week to the WCU community. The event took place at the University’s Center Theater, witch was packed to hear about the Saudi Arabian culture and customs. The students also took the opportunity to explain how they’re getting along in WCU. Yolany Gonell, Associate Director of Intercultural […]

“Working together for humanity”

American and Saudi Arabian students are getting together at Western Carolina University. WCJ talked with some of these students to try to get an inside perspective of differences between western and eastern cultures.

Kazan, where Europe meets Asia

Dr. Liliya Bayanova from Kazan University in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, came to talk to WCU students, faculty, and staff about the opportunities available at Kazan University during their summer school session. Kazan University will be the host of the “2013 Universiade,” which is similar to the Olympic games, except for college students. Kazan […]