Interested in learning about other cultures?
Are you interested in learning about other cultures and sharing about your own? If so, consider joining the university’s Cultural Partner Program, an opportunity for unique learning and for all our students to “Be Known.”
The program is designed to match our international students with American students to learn about global perspectives and differences between cultures. Through a regular meeting time to share about your culture and learn about others’, you will gain a broader cultural awareness. The setting is informal, fun and informative and gives students the opportunity to share their cultural stories and experiences in a small-group setting that meets weekly.
How does the program work?
- You can join as an individual or invite a friend to join your group.
- Groups will be a combination of international students and American students.
- Groups will be a maximum of four people but could be smaller.
- Groups will join an initial dinner where they will meet their group members and receive cultural training.
- Groups will then meet on a weekly basis at a time and place convenient to them.
- Groups are encouraged to send a picture of themselves after their meeting to the International Student Services office. We will post a picture on our Facebook page and have a drawing every week, with a prize given to the winners. The photo deadline is every Friday at 5 p.m.
- Every month you will have a gathering of all the groups. We will provide you food and cultural games.
Why participate?
Some of the benefits you may gain from the program:
- Greater understanding of American culture
- Understanding the complexities of your own culture
- Increased network for support
- Improved communication skills
- Friendship that stretches across borders and the lifetime!
How to apply
- Applications are due Thursday, Feb. 1.
- Please email Qianru Ou (qou15@georgefox.edu) for more information.
- Complete your application through this link.
There is a first gathering party on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 5 p.m. in the Intercultural Resource Center (IRC), where you will have the chance to meet your cultural partners.