TXST’s Office of International Affairs to host International Education Week Nov. 16-20

The Office of International Affairs at Texas State University will host International Education Week from Nov. 16-20 to celebrate international education and the diverse cultures and perspectives represented throughout the TXST community.

Throughout the week, TXST students, faculty and staff can participate in events highlighting international experiences, cultural exchange and opportunities to connect with members of the university’s global community.

“Texas State is home to a lot of different communities,” said Prashant Panta, student advisor for the Nepalese Student Association at TXST and former director of International Affairs for TXST Student Government. “Saying it is a home for different communities and creating that environment are two different things. If we can bring people together and celebrate that diversity, that’s great for Texas State.”  

Some of the week’s events include:  

• Storytelling Through Images: "International at TXST & Memories from Home": Nov. 16-19, Virtual Event
  • Students submit photos through the ISSS website showcasing their experiences at Texas State and memories from home. The competition winner will be announced on Nov. 20.
• International Tea and Treats on the Round Rock Campus: Nov. 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., the Quad at Round Rock
  • Stop by the Quad located on the TXST Round Rock Campus for an afternoon of tea, tasty international snacks and good conversation! Enjoy a variety of flavors, take a break to relax and connect with fellow Bobcats.
• International Flag Parade: Nov. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., LBJ Mall
  • A signature International Education Week event celebrating TXST's global community. Students proudly represent their home countries by carrying national flags in a parade across campus, concluding with a community celebration.
• Education Abroad Cross-Cultural Panel for Building Cultural Bridges: Nov. 17, 3:30-4:30 p.m., LBJSC 111
  • Hear from students who have studied abroad as they share their experiences of living, learning, and navigating different cultures. Discover how studying abroad can broaden your perspective and help you build cross-cultural connections.

Additional events throughout the week will provide opportunities for students to learn about international education, connect with different cultures and engage with the university’s global community.

Visit the International Education Week website for a full list of events.