Cornell celebrates International Education Week Nov. 18–21

November 8, 2024

Join the Office of Off-Campus Studies (OCS) and the Office of Intercultural Life (ICL) in celebrating International Education Week during the first week of Block 4, Nov. 18–21.

“This exciting week is dedicated to honoring the diversity and rich cultural heritage within our campus community, and opportunities to gain insights into these cultures abroad. It’s a time to explore, connect, and celebrate the vibrant global perspectives that make our community and study abroad courses unique,” said Off-Campus Study & Experiential Learning Coordinator Danielle Linkenmeyer. 

This year, 108 of our students are studying abroad in destinations across Europe, Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia, and South America.

“We’re thrilled to see these numbers and locations continue to grow,” said Linkenmeyer. “Where in the world do you see yourself studying?” 

A photo contest is already underway with judging set to start during International Education Week. If you are an international student with a favorite photo from home or if you’ve traveled abroad over the past year, ICL and OCS encourage you to submit up to three photos to the International Education Photo Contest. Submissions will be accepted until Nov. 15, 2024. 

International Education Week Events

Monday, Nov. 18: 

Photo Contest Voting Starts: 

  • Voting for the top 10 photos will take place from Nov. 18–Nov. 20. The winner will receive a gift basket from Intercultural Life and will be announced on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 21, during Rock the Block at the end of International Education Week.

International Student Spotlight: 

  • Bon Appétit would like to spotlight our students and their favorite foods as part of the daily lunch menu. Students can submit a meal, dessert, or side dish (or all three). Three to five students will be chosen throughout International Education Week. Students must submit their name, class, and a photo of themselves. Please also include the dish name, the dish’s origin, and the full recipe for chefs to recreate. Future Spotlight dates will be during Block 5 for the Lunar New Year and Block 7 during the week of the Culture Show

Flag-Decorating Craft, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Orange Carpet, Thomas Commons

  • Decorate and take home a flag representing your country, heritage, identity, or whatever you’d like.

Tuesday, Nov. 19:

Language and Culture Exchange, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Orange Carpet, Thomas Commons

  • Learn about different languages and their associated cultures from Cornell faculty, staff, and students.

Ornament-Decorating Craft, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on the Orange Carpet, Thomas Commons

  • Decorate an ornament to represent the traditions of your country, heritage, identity, or whatever you’d like. 

Wednesday, Nov. 20:

International Study and Travel Wellness Expo, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the Orange Carpet, Thomas Commons

  • Information will be provided from the Off-Campus Studies Office, the Dungy Writing Studio, the Ebersole Health and Wellbeing Center, and the Spiritual Life Office. Among many topics, you’ll learn how to finance your study abroad trip and find out more about ways to tend to spiritual, mental, and physical wellness while studying abroad.

Thursday, Nov. 21: 

Rock the Block, 6–9 p.m. in Zamora’s Lounge, Thomas Commons

  • This will be a night of fun and dancing to music from around the world. Expect to hear music from genres such as Amapiano, Afrobeats, Salsa, Soca, K-Pop, and many more! OCS and ICL will also announce the photo contest winners.