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The World Happens Here: November 21 - 25, 2022.

Join us for a celebration of countries and cultures through an interactive study abroad and international fair, photo contest, and dialogue. Awaken the traveller in you!

Blue globe with orange airplanes flying from continent to continent

International Education Week (IEW) 2022 in-person and virtual events are open to all CapU students, alumni and employees.

The IEW 2022 events aim to highlight the diversity of cultures represented on campus and around the world, and CapU’s study abroad opportunities for students and faculty.

Take a break from classes and join the celebration. Meet new friends and expand your global understanding.

This year’s IEW is generously sponsored by Wireless World.

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.

Location: Instagram Live

Description: Join us for a special Instagram Live session that celebrates International Education Week 2022.

Check out the live session to get the scoop on how we’re celebrating international cultures and travel this week. Featuring travel-savvy CapU mentors and study abroad alumni from exchanges and field schools. We will have contests with fantastic prizes, Q&A, and more.

Tune in to learn about the exciting events planned for the week and fun cultural goings-on around the city!

Streaming on @capilanoucie or @capustudyabroad

Time: 12 – 1 p.m.

Presenters: Alayna Gibbs, Bachelor of Communication Studies student, Study Abroad Ambassador (Full Term Exchange, University of Hertfordshire, England, Spring 2022.

Description: Take a journey through Austria, Denmark, England, Scotland and beyond.

Having travelled across the Scottish Highlands, the breathtaking Alps of Austria, and more, our Study Abroad ambassadors are excited to share about their life-changing experiences studying for a full-term on the other side of the globe.

Our ambassadors will cover culture shock, their must-see travel destinations, finding your place in a new country, and will answer anything you can think up about studying abroad.

Join the ambassadors as they share their study abroad experience through pictures, videos, and mementos. They are excited to hear about your travel bucket list, too! This webinar is open to all.

Be one of the first 25 participants and you'll be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $25 Amazon gift cards. More travel-inspired prizes will be announced during the session.

Note: You must enter “study abroad” in the chat box upon entry and stay with us for the announcement to qualify for a prize.

Join us on Zoom

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: CSU lounge, CIE lounge and Library corridor (Library building, 1st floor).

Description: This international fair is set to re-ignite your wanderlust! Learn about different cultures, admire traditional food, clothing and customs, and broaden your understanding of new and exciting countries through interactive show and tell booths.

Meet CapU’s past Study Abroad students, current student mentors from our International Leadership and Mentorship Program and other international students who will share their global adventures.

Learn how you could study abroad for a semester (or less) with a full-term exchange or field school in your 2nd or 3rd year. 

Let’s celebrate international education across borders and time zones! Travel-inspired prizes await during the fair.

In celebration of International Education Week, Chartwells will feature the following international cuisines in the Birch Cafeteria:

Date Day Cuisine Meat Veg
21 Nov Monday Japanese Chicken Yakisoba Japanese Tofu Curry with Veg Gyoza
22 Nov Tuesday Indian Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice & Naan Bread Chickpea Curry with Basmati Rice & Naan Bread
23 Nov Wednesday Mexican Chicken Enchilada with Mexican Rice Pilaf, Salsa & Sour Cream Roasted Veggie Quesadilla with Mexican Rice Pilaf, Salsa & Sour Cream
24 Nov Thursday Brazilian Brazilian BBQ Beef Skewer with Rice Brazilian Roasted Vegetable Feijoada with Rice
25 Nov Friday Italian Baked Beef Ravioli in Rose Sauce with Caesar Salad & Garlic Bread Baked Spinach & Cream Cheese Cannelloni in Cream Sauce with Caesar Salad & Garlic Bread

International Education Week 2022 is organized and hosted by the Wong and Trainor Centre for International Experience at Capilano University.

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Have questions?

Wong and Trainor Centre for International Experience


604 990 7914
604 983 7576 (fax)
iengage@capilanou.ca