International Students - Intercultural Events

In addition to International Student Orientation at the beginning of the semester, there are many opportunities for international students engage and thrive at Belmont University. One major opportunity is to attend one of our intercultural events held during the semester. During these events, we discuss some aspect of U.S. American culture (ex/academic integrity, art, health, dating, and financial wellness) in small groups to promote intercultural dialogue affecting all students.

Our intercultural group, Global Bruins, consists of both international and domestic students. We encourage all Belmont University students to join our group to create international dialogue and participate in events that promote the celebration of cultural differences on campus. We will have several events through this group, including visits to the pumpkin patch in the fall, hikes in the local forests, and volunteering in the local community.

In the fall semester, we also celebrate International Education Week, which is a week designated by the U.S. Department of State to celebrate the benefits of international education. Please see below for the most up-to-date calendar of Belmont’s International Education Week events.

Building Ponds, Talking Biochemistry, and Biking Around Zambia: Profound Experiences in the US Peace Corps
11-14-2022 | 10:00 a.m. | 1034 JAAC
Joseph Conrad is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Zambia - 2000) who built ponds with tilapia farmers, developed HIV education curricula for villagers, and learned to love cycling while working for Peace Corps in rural Zambia. His house was also burned down by a mob of villagers! Join him to hear his stories in Zambia and for a discussion on how cross-cultural experiences can impact one's life in fundamental ways.
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International Food Trucks
11-15-2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Circle Drive
Enjoy delicious food representatives from cultures from around the world!
BARGNA Intercultural Game
11-16-2022 | 10:00 a.m. | JAAC 1034
Come to a highly interactive (and fun!) workshop to discover how our own normative assumptions can impact cross cultural communication.

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Chef's Table
11-16-2022 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | JAAC 1045
Our dining hall will have a special international food item featured during lunch in honor of International Education Week! Come check out the Chef's Table and try some international cuisine!
African Dance Lessons
11-17-2022 | 10:00 a.m. | Beaman A/B
Come out to learn more about African dance! We will be provided with a brief history of African dance from the Global Education Center and will then have the opportunity to practice dance moves to the beats of African drummers. Come experience culture in a fun way!

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Exchange Student Panel
11-18-2022 | 10:00 a.m. | 1034 JAAC
Come out to hear about the experiences of our international exchange students! They will share their perspectives of being here at Belmont, including what they have enjoyed and what struggles that they have experienced. They will also talk about their home universities in case you were interested in an exchange study abroad experience! Opportunities to engage the panel and ask questions will be encouraged.

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