Celebrate International Education Week at PNW

Includes Global Roar t-shirt, free pizza, and game ticket in the International Programs/Global Ambassadors section at the 1:00pm basketball game on Saturday, November 23rd

Learn how to leverage your global skills in the job market. Discover how to highlight international study and cross-cultural experiences on your resume, cover letters, and during interviews. Gain practical tips from Career Center advisors and unlock your global potential to stand out to employers!

Get your Global Groove On during one of PNW’s largest campus-wide international and cultural celebrations. Experience a showcase of culture and dance and enjoy an international tasting of authentic dishes from all over the world. Custom event t-shirts will be given to the first 100 PNW students who attend. All guests can receive custom Global Groove posters, and other giveaways. Live DJ, dance performances, and photo booth.

Submit your photo entry for the 2024 International Education Week Photo Contest online: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Nrt5Hy9aPqhmyG

All PNW students are eligible to participate.

IEW Photo Contest Categories:
• Powering Onward around the Globe: Share a photo of you showing off your PNW Pride as an international student in the US or participating in one of the Study Away programs
• Global Friendships: Global Ambassadors bring the world to PNW and share PNW to the world. Share your favorite moments with captured with friends from around the world
• Exploring Local Cultures, Tastes, and Traditions: Share your experience immersing yourself in a new and different culture
• A Day in the Life: Share a glimpse of the more ordinary moments, from cooking on a Study Away program in Peru, to building a snowman as an international student in the U.S.


Winners will be selected by a panel of PNW judges, and notified by email during finals week.

Ever wonder about the journey to the U.S. for our international students? This interactive discussion will be guided by our experts in International Enrollment Management, who will talk about their work in international recruitment, admissions, and immigration services. International students also will share their stories, challenges, and experiences of studying at PNW. Don’t miss this chance to connect, ask questions, and broaden your understanding of the world without leaving campus!

Curious about studying away? Join our interactive discussion led by experts from International Programs and Partnerships, who will share their experiences in study away and how they help students achieve their global education goals. Learn from students who have studied across the U.S. and abroad and get practical tips on how to make the most of your own global adventure. Discover how stepping out of your comfort zone can expand your academic and personal horizons and find out how study away can shape your future and enrich your college experience!

Join us as we explore the surprising, funny, and thought-provoking moments of culture shock and differences experienced both in the U.S. and abroad. Hear firsthand stories from students and staff and engage in an open discussion about navigating new cultural norms. Whether you’ve traveled internationally or are curious about global perspectives, this event will broaden your understanding of how culture shapes our worldviews.

Curious about studying away? Join our interactive discussion led by experts from International Programs and Partnerships, who will share their experiences in study away and how they help students achieve their global education goals. Learn from students who have studied across the U.S. and abroad and get practical tips on how to make the most of your own global adventure. Discover how stepping out of your comfort zone can expand your academic and personal horizons and find out how study away can shape your future and enrich your college experience!

*For students who pre-register to attend the Saturday Go Global at John Friend Court event before November 19th, you can grab your Global Roar t-shirts for gameday Saturday!

Pre-register by Tuesday, November 19th: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CE97pPl965vm3c

Get ready to experience a Global Roar at John Friend Court! Join us for an International Education Week celebration during the Pride women’s basketball game, where cultures from around the world meet on the court. Enjoy global-themed entertainment, music, and activities as we cheer on our team. Don’t miss this exciting fusion of sport and culture—come show your Global Roar pride! Group photo will be taken on the court at half-time. Line-up begins at 12:30pm for check-in and free pizza.

Pre-register by Tuesday, November 19th: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0CE97pPl965vm3c