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International Fall Events

International students began the fall semester by participating in a variety of activities on campus and beyond.

New Student Orientation

August 20-24, 2007

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Students enjoyed their first trip to Rose's where they found a variety of stylish items to decorate their dorm rooms.
Students enjoyed their first trip to Rose's where they found a variety of stylish items to decorate their dorm rooms.
A race with shopping carts
A race with shopping carts!
Although it was a cloudy day it was still beautiful down by the docks on the Chester River.
Although it was a cloudy day it was still beautiful down by the docks on the Chester River.
Finishing off the week, students had a great time at the all-campus dance where they had a chance to let loose on the dance floor.
Finishing off the week, students had a great time at the all-campus dance where they had a chance to let loose on the dance floor.
The all-campus dance was a fun night for everyone
The all-campus dance was a fun night for everyone.

Welcome Back Picnic

August 29, 2007

Students, faculty, and staff partook in the annual Welcome Back Picnic for returning study abroad students and international students. Everyone enjoyed the evening's perfect weather, great food, and the opportunity to meet new faces and reunite with returning friends.
Students, faculty, and staff partook in the annual Welcome Back Picnic for returning study abroad students and international students. Everyone enjoyed the evening's perfect weather, great food, and the opportunity to meet new faces and reunite with returning friends.
Emcee Nacho Mamone and Meryem Khaled are all smiles for the camera.
Emcee Nacho Mamone and Meryem Khaled are all smiles for the camera.
International Student Peer Counselor Katie Nakayama takes a bite out of the delicious watermelon served at the picnic.
International Student Peer Counselor Katie Nakayama takes a bite out of the delicious watermelon served at the picnic.

Culture Cooking Night

September 3, 2007

The international students and OIP staff cooked a Labor Day feast that was filled with regional dishes from students' home countries. Music, conversation, and delectable aromas filled the I-House dorm for the evening as everyone sampled new foods.

Pierre Wawrzynowski cooks his French crepes, which were a huge hit.
Pierre Wawrzynowski cooks his French crepes, which were a huge hit.
A variety of food was on display
A variety of food was on display.
Saad Bilal, Hind Chakouk, and Meryem Khaled busily prepared their hometown favorites from Pakistan and Morocco.
Saad Bilal, Hind Chakouk, and Meryem Khaled busily prepared their hometown favorites from Pakistan and Morocco.
Some of our proud chefs displaying the results of their culinary talents.
Some of our proud chefs displaying the results of their culinary talents.

Waterfront Festival

September 22, 2007

International students participated in the Waterfront Festival at Wilmer Park. The day was filled with beautiful weather, constant music, games, prizes, cardboard boat races, and a dinner.

International Student Advisor Kaitlin Thomas and International Student Peer Counselor Leah Ganse are all smiles with international students Jacques DeSilva and Pierre Wawrzynowski.
International Student Advisor Kaitlin Thomas and International Student Peer Counselor Leah Ganse are all smiles with international students Jacques DeSilva and Pierre Wawrzynowski.
The cardboard boat teams get set at the starting line.
The cardboard boat teams get set at the starting line.
Akin Walker and Carla Acosta-Navarro dance to the tunes of the Jamaican steel band.
Akin Walker and Carla Acosta-Navarro dance to the tunes of the Jamaican steel band.
Katie Nakayama and Kana Takio at the picnic dinner that concluded the day's festivities.
Katie Nakayama and Kana Takio at the picnic dinner that concluded the day's festivities.
Students enjoy a trolley ride back to campus.
Students enjoy a trolley ride back to campus.

Rock Hall Fall Fest

September 29, 2007

Students took a trip to Rock Hall to hear the music of WC's Afro-Cuban ensemble and check out the annual Fall Festival.

Jacques DeSilva and Hind Chakouk dance to the great music of South African group Peace Train.
Jacques DeSilva and Hind Chakouk dance to the great music of South African group Peace Train.
Jacques DeSilva, Hind Chakouk, and Alketa Tanushi wait to hear the Latin music performed by the Afro-Cuban ensemble.
Jacques DeSilva, Hind Chakouk, and Alketa Tanushi wait to hear the Latin music performed by the Afro-Cuban ensemble.

Annapolis

September 30, 2007

The OIP sponsored a day trip to Annapolis where students explored the Naval Academy and the charm of the historic downtown district.

Gathered in the Naval Academy dormitory, students examined decades of Naval Academy history through the photos lining the walls.
Gathered in the Naval Academy dormitory, students examined decades of Naval Academy history through the photos lining the walls.
Carmen Castillo, Hind Chakouk, and Alketa Tanushi pose with a midshipman.
Carmen Castillo, Hind Chakouk, and Alketa Tanushi pose with a midshipman.
All smiles in downtown Annapolis.
All smiles in downtown Annapolis.
Enjoying the waterfront view
Enjoying the waterfront view.
MC and Slavina Batalova take in the beautiful weather and view from the docks.
MC and Slavina Batalova take in the beautiful weather and view from the docks.

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