Interviews contributed by Travon Ricketts With diversity comes various cultures, beliefs and experiences, and WCU’s international student community serves as a prime example. The international admissions counselor at Western, Scarlette Briones, wrote in an email that WCU has about 150 international students representing over 30 countries. The highest population comes from Saudi Arabia followed by various European and […]
Sounds and dances from around the world at WCU
April 9, 2015 by
The A.K. Hinds University Center at Western Carolina University was filled with an array of color as students from around the world waved their flags, displayed their culture and embraced the diversity that exists on this campus. The event which is organized by international students and the Office of International Programs and Services, kicked off with a […]
Behind the scenes of international studies
April 26, 2011 by
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”
April 6, 2011 by
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.
Saudi Arabian students introduce themselves to WCU
April 2, 2011 by
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”
March 31, 2011 by
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.
