I am a college student, and what else do college students love more than canceled class? FREE! Gratis! All I know is that the word sounds good in any language. Now add college student+free+other cultures=International Coffee Hour! International Coffee Hour is hosted by The University of Georgia's International Student Life. Each week a different culture is represented. There is free food, lemonade, and of course, coffee. Music from the feature culture is also played. Students, faculty, and staff from all kinds of backgrounds mingle and chat together.
Even though free food is a plus, that is not the main reason why I go. I mean, I have known about this event for over two years, but I have usually had class at same time coffee hour is hosted. Now that I have the time, I put it on the top of my list because I have met some really cool people and gotten better acquainted with others. Not to mention, I now know that fried squid is delicious! International Coffee Hour is just my new favorite thing.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Global Leadership Institute
Last Thursday, October 23rd, I completed/attended my third and final session with the Global Leadership Institute. I am now Certified. A certificate from the Institute will be made out to me, noting that I have attended three out of the four hosted seminars and that I am knowledgeable about the global environment in which we now live.
The seminars were fun, informative, and helpful. I learned about global leaders, cross-cultural communication (this seminar referenced "Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands"), and being able to talk about and enhance my international experiences, whether here or abroad.
I may be a true nerd, because I get excited about knowledge. When I find an interesting video clip about Bollywood, or find an article about "New media's effect on children" (http://www.apa.org/monitor/feb03/unraveling.html), I can feel myself growing, expanding my perspectives, and it feels good. Not to mention, I think it makes me interesting when I can show someone else the Namaste (traditional Indian greeting/ show of respect).
The seminars were fun, informative, and helpful. I learned about global leaders, cross-cultural communication (this seminar referenced "Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands"), and being able to talk about and enhance my international experiences, whether here or abroad.
I may be a true nerd, because I get excited about knowledge. When I find an interesting video clip about Bollywood, or find an article about "New media's effect on children" (http://www.apa.org/monitor/feb03/unraveling.html), I can feel myself growing, expanding my perspectives, and it feels good. Not to mention, I think it makes me interesting when I can show someone else the Namaste (traditional Indian greeting/ show of respect).
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