Dates: November 17–21, 2025 Location: Various locations around campus
Awaken the traveller in you!
Join us as we celebrate global cultures and the study abroad experience at CapU! Explore international booths, sample world cuisines, enjoy music and films, play games and connect through meaningful conversations. Learn about exciting study abroad programs and global engagement opportunities open to CapU students and the community.
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Library Building, LB127 (Centre for International Experience - CIE)
Description: Kick off the week with complimentary teas and treats from around the world, meet global-minded CapU students and ILMP mentors, learn how to get involved and enter for a chance to win exciting prizes!
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: CSU Lounge
Description: Grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy our hand-picked selection of international short films to inspire the traveller in you. Bring a friend or two!
We’ll kick off our selection of international short films with:
Lessons in Black Hmong Cuisine (7:31)
Directed and produced by Sophie Serendip, Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts, Vietnam Field School 2024 participant
Date: Thursday, November 20
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Library Corridor (1st floor), CSU Library Lounge, CIE Lounge (LB127)
Description: Experience live music performances (from CapU student Jazz band Jake McIntyre-Paul Trio), cultural displays, global cuisine, interactive show-and-tells and discover how you can study abroad at one of 25+ CapU partner destinations—plus be the first to hear about our exciting Study Abroad Photo Contest with amazing prizes!
Visit booths at the fair and collect stamps for a chance to win one of three (3) Amazon Gift Cards, valued at $200 (Prize 1), $150 (Prize 2), and $50 (Prize 3).
Time: 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Instagram Live @capustudyabroad
Description: Join two CapU students who recently returned from their study abroad travels as they share travel budget-friendly tips, top destinations, pro travel advice and inspiration for you to take that flight to your new adventure abroad.
In celebration, enjoy a different international cuisine dish each day of this week in the Birch Cafeteria. Visit the food court for more information.
International Education Week is organized and hosted by the Wong and Trainor Centre for International Experience at Capilano University.