By: Heidi Kucera
International Education Week is a nation-wide event sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural affairs. Texas State’s IEW started Nov. 11 and lasts through Nov. 15. The Study Abroad Office and the International Office will host further events and presentations throughout the rest of the month.
International Education Week is a nation-wide event sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural affairs. Texas State’s IEW started Nov. 11 and lasts through Nov. 15. The Study Abroad Office and the International Office will host further events and presentations throughout the rest of the month.
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| The Thornton International House is located at 344 West Woods. The study abroad office and international
office are located inside and offer programs to students in
Japan, Argentina, Spain and many more. |
“International Education Week’s goal is to educate
individuals about international students who are in Texas studying abroad,”
said Lisa Damron, Coordinator at the International Office. “It also encourages U.S. citizens,
particularly students, to participate in international education and study
abroad trips.”
Some of the events included in IEW are a study abroad
general information session, the first annual West Indian Carnival Celebration,
and the International Minds Project.
Intercultural Communication Specialist Emi Kanemoto will speak at the
International Minds Project where she will give tips that help individuals
understand who international students are, why they are studying abroad, what
their visa type means and what kind of obstacles they have to overcome as
international students. A Thanksgiving
lunch for international students on November 22 will officially
end the IEW at Texas State.
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| Study abroad information pamphlets are available for students in the lobby of the Thornton International House. |
For more information about events, visit the International
Student Services and Programs website.
Photos: Heidi Kucera
