International Education Week

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International Education Week (IEW) is an annual celebration of the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide, taking place each November. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of the national efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

At Saint Joseph's University, we host a number of events each year to celebrate International Education Week and encourage more of our students, faculty and staff to become global citizens!

International Education Week 2024

November 17-23

Events

Open House at the CIP

Tuesday, November 19, 1-3pm, CIP Office, LaFarge Residence Hall, Hawk Hill

Stop by to learn more about international education at SJU, including study abroad opportunities and international students. We'll have international snacks for you to try, and you can vote on the winner of our 2024 International Photo Contest! Co-sponsored by the Center for International Programs and the Office of International Students and Scholars.

Study Abroad 101 Information Session

Tuesday, November 19, 3:30pm, Bellarmine Hall 115, Hawk Hill

An overview of Study Abroad opportunities at SJU, ranging from short-term Study Tours and Summer Programs to Semester and Academic Year Abroad options. 

Career Kickstarter for International Students

Tuesday, November 19, 4-7pm, International House Philadelphia

Registration required. Contact iss@sju.edu for more information. 

Information Table

Wednesday, November 20, 10am-1pm, Campion Student Center, Hawk Hill

Stop by to learn more about International Education at SJU and share your favorite international books, movies, and music! Co-sponsored by the Center for International Programs and the Office of International Students and Scholars. 

Sweets and Treats

Thursday, November 21, 4-5pm, Bellarmine Hall 317, Hawk Hill

Enjoy some sweet treats and learn more about language programs and international study at SJU. Sponsored by the Department of Languages and Linguistics. 

Taste of the World

Thursday, November 21, 5-7pm, The Perch, Hawk Hill

Enjoy food from around the world! Sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

International Education Week Initiatives from Previous Years

Cultural Cookbook

Thanks for submitting your international recipes! Check out the completed cookbook here: Cultural Cookbook

International Photo & Video Contest

The International Photo & Video Contest invited current SJU international students and recent study abroad alumni to share photos from their home country or host country. Past winning submissions are displayed below.

1st Place: Claire Berger

man in vietnam

Photo taken in Hanoi, Vietnam

2nd Place: Eileen Burner

girl facing mountains

Photo taken in Interlaken, Switzerland

3rd Place: Yiwei Wang

lake in rangely, maine

Photo taken in Rangely, Maine

Honorable Mentions

Carly Malestein, Morocco 

girl riding a camel in morocco

Olivia Connolly, Spain

girl posing in front of flowers

Robbie McElligott, Ireland

group of college students sitting by a lake in ireland

Yule Wang, California

lighthouse in california