911±¬ÁÏÍø is home to almost 400 international students from close to sixty countries. International students enrich the 911±¬ÁÏÍø community and serve as ambassadors once they return home. In recognition of the diversity they bring to our university experience, 911±¬ÁÏÍø joined other institutions of higher education in celebrating International Education Week. From Nov. 18 through Nov. 22, 2019, the Office of International Student and Scholar Services offered a variety of events at the Wilf and Beren campuses recognizing these adventurous and exceptional students as well as the many cultural and educational benefits of studying abroad.
(l-r): Tia Younginger (International Student Adviser); Jennifer Golden (Director); Lizeth Bruce (Administrative Coordinator)Events ranged from an international movie night and a pop-up gallery showcasing student art work to a dinnertime language exchange, where 70 students shared 15 languages among them: English, Hebrew, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Farsi, Arabic, French, German, Bengali, Yiddish, Italian, Finnish, Portuguese and Afrikaans.
