On a sunny day in April, the central plaza at Western Carolina University was filled with the smell of fresh Yemen coffee, along with the sounds of gongs from Indonesia. The feeling of cultural awareness through the students and faculty was in full force. WCU’s acting chancellor, Alison Morrison-Sheltar, joined international program director Ling Lebeau and associate […]
Why don’t students take advantage of study abroad?
April 4, 2017 by
In the United States, less than two percent of college students study abroad. This number scales with Western Carolina University where, according to International Programs and Services, out of over 8,000 students, only about 200 decide to study abroad. With the benefits and experience that this program can offer, why are students not taking advantage of […]
WCU provides opportunities to study abroad
October 1, 2014 by
‘Come and see what the world offers’ was the description of the eighth annual Study Abroad Fair and many students came to see it on Sept. 16. Around 300 people came to the event. Information about studying abroad was given out, and students could also get to know some of the international students on campus. Excitement […]
Culture flourishes abound at International Festival
April 12, 2013 by
The parade of flags ended at the fountain. Photo by Bayleigh Davis. The midday air was hot but didn’t stop hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members from enjoying a day of cultural exploration. Western Carolina University hosted the 34th Annual International Festival (I-Fest) on April 11. Different events were scattered throughout the day […]
