The Tallahassee Community College Office of International Student Services hosted International Education Week at TCC from Nov. 13-16. International Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education “to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences,” according to a U.S. Department of State website.

The week began with the Parade of Nations where students and staff from 15 different countries carried around their national flags. It was followed by the Passport to the World where international students and staff sat at booths representing their different countries, and students had the opportunity to ask different questions in exchange for free Chick-Fil-A.

On Tuesday, Nov. 14, a game day and world trivia event was held in the Student Union Den. On Wednesday, Nov. 15, Student Life hosted Talon’s Craft Day in the Student Union Ballroom. Finally, on Thursday Nov. 16 in Room 123, a brainstorming session was held to discuss the potential successes or failures of Global Education Week and how to improve for next year.

(left to right) Tallahassee Community College Learning Commons Specialist Jamie Smith, student Isabella Rios, and student Isabela Alancan carry their countries’ flags for the Parade of Nations. 15 countries were represented in total.
(Left to right) Zoey Ward talks with fellow Tallahassee Community College student Isabella Rios about what it’s like being from another country. Rios was born in Panama.
Tallahassee Community College Professor of Psychology and Sociology Dr. Liang poses with his booth he made for his country of China. Dr. Liang has been teaching at TCC since 1997.
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