The International Education Center Newsletter: Vol 1 Issue 1

VOL. 1 ISSUE 1 • FALL 2023

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NEWSLETTER PRODUCED BY STUDENTS OF THE GCSU INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER

GCSU PRESIDENT, CATHY COX, WITH CURRENT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

THE INTERNATIONAL CLUB

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Are you looking to join a club full of friendship, inclusivity, and diverse cultures, languages, and backgrounds? Join The International Club! This vibrant community offers monthly events and activities, making every moment a celebration of global unity. All students are welcome!

GCSU FRANCE : GENDER, CULTURE AND THE GOOD LIFE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPLORATION OF PARIS Spend a full month living in one of the world’s great cities. Live like a local in an apartment in the heart of Paris (with air conditioning and a kitchen). Critically

The International Club recently held an event at the RollCall skating rink. Everyone was invited to attend and enjoy skating, food, and friends. For some of the international students, it was their first time ever roller skating! Follow The International Club on Instagram to stay updated on events and meetings! @gc_internationalclub

examine some of the great 20th century French thinkers - Sartre, de Beauvoir, Camus and Césaire — and their views on love and the good life.

Explore how conceptions of gender shape thought in France and how African Americans such as James Baldwin and Josephine Baker were affected by their time in Paris. Visit the Louvre, the Museé D’Orsay and the Loire Valley, but also experience history in the making by visiting African, Arab and South-Asian neighborhoods in Paris.

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TALKING WITH ARLENI GARCIA: PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL CLUB Arleni Garcia, senior biology major, the current president of GCSU’s International Club.

“As a first generation Mexican-American I wanted a space that was diverse and created an inclusive atmosphere...” said Arleni. “The International Club became that safe space for me. Here, it doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, you are always welcome.”

She is a proud representative of The International Club on campus, a role that enriched her perspective and broadened her understanding of diverse cultures, languages, and traditions.

Bridging Cultures: How do you envision The International Club contributing to the overall diversity and inclusion at GCSU? “One of my goals for The International Club is overcoming communication barriers and being openminded about other peoples’ ideas and cultures. I want us to promote loving each others differences and similarities, and finding common ground among one another.

When students leave GCSU, I hope they create a lasting appreciation for their time and experiences.” Arleni responded.

Pictured: First International Club Meeting of the Fall 2023 semester

INTERNATIONAL FEST In a mix of cultures, our International Education Center's annual fest was a vibrant celebration of diversity. GCSU attendees experienced global foods, forged connections with international students and embraced the rich stories of their homelands.

Written by Sydney Zeff and Ansley Hill

Pictured: Arleni Garcica, President of The International Club

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