International Education Week 2024
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.
Please contact us at international@bgsu.edu if you have any questions about the great programs listed below!
Ongoing Events
To celebrate International Education Week, we have created a collaborative playlist through Spotify with all of our favorite songs from around the world!
Please add your favorite songs and share your culture through music! Enjoy our playlist here!
Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Spirit Rock Outside of Kriescher Ashley Hall
Hosted By: Education Abroad
Join Education Abroad for a fun and creative Spirit Rock Painting session in order to kick off International Education Abroad Week! Join fellow Global Falcons to express yourself, share messages, and showcase school spirit by painting our designated rock. Whether you want to celebrate, promote an event, or simply unwind, bring your creativity and leave your mark!
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Location: Univerity Hall, 405A
Hosted By: Education Abroad
Education Abroad Information Sessions are the required first step to learning about Education Abroad opportunities at BGSU. Learn about the diffrent types of experiences, how to get started, and more at this session! RSVP using the button below!
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 10:00 A.M.
Location: Univerity Hall, 405A
Hosted By: Education Abroad
The best way to learn a foreign langauge is to live within its culutre and use it every day. The Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (CLIDA), in Rome, Italy, specializes in the teaching of Italian language and culture, internship, and opera and voice programs. All instructors are professionally trained in teaching Italian to foreign students and you will earn BGSU credit for this program.
Time: 11 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Lenhart Grand Ballroom, Bowen-Thompson Student Union
BGSU is proud to host a Naturalization Ceremony in which as many as 70 individuals will become U.S. citizens. Join us in the Lenhart Grand Ballroom located in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. The ceremony is an open event and all are invited to join us in this special day!
Time: 2:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Hosted by: Fulbright Program Advisor: Michelle L. Ploeger, M.A.
Please join us for an interactive Group Presentation Session (GPS) to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English. During the session, you will find out about the types of Fulbright awards, application components, tips, and get your questions answered. Following the program overview, attendees will enter a breakout room with their Fulbright Program Adviser (FPA) to learn more about applying through their institution.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Time: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Location: Pub 1910
Join Education Abroad at Pub 1910! Mingle with alumni, exchange, and prospective Education abroad students over appetizers. Great opportunity to connect, inspire and learn more about international program options.
Time: 1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Location: Zoom
Hosted By: Education Abroad
Education Abroad Information Sessions are the required first step to learning about Education Abroad opportunities at BGSU. Learn about the diffrent types of experiences, how to get started, and more at this session! RSVP using the button below!
Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Location: Univerity Hall, 301
Hosted By: Education Abroad
Test your gobal knowledge with fun, interactive trivia rounds covering geography, culture, history, and more! Join us for friendly competition and cultural discovery.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Downtown Bowling Green
International Programs & Partnerships is excited to be participating this year in the Bowling Green Annual Holiday Parade. This year we are hoping to represent all of our international student's home countries with flags. We are looking for participants to walk in the parade and/or carry a flag. All participants will be given a Beanie (winter hat). To participate, please register below.
Updated: 11/07/2024 03:13PM