Stellenbosch University students will get an opportunity to visit universities from around the world - without having to leave the campus. Representatives of universities from the continent, Europe, the US, Asia and Australia will be at the university on 19 March, taking part in an International Mobility Fair in the Neelsie Student Centre. They will give first-hand information about study opportunities at their respective institutions. The activities form part of International Week, celebrated by the Postgraduate and International Office (PGIO) from 16-19 March.
Adding flavour to International Week activities the PGIO will also host the ever popular International Food Evening. This cooking feast will take visitors on a tour around the world with Maties international students preparing food from their home countries.
Students can look forward to a week filled with international activities says Jan Willem van der Westhuizen, Coordinator: Student Exchanges and Mobility Programmes at the PGIO. "There will be various information sessions on campus, information stalls at faculty buildings, direct engagement with student leadership and other interesting events."
Van der Westhuizen says International Week serves as an opportunity to create awareness about international study opportunities abroad. "The world is an awfully big place. How much of it have you seen?"
Coinciding with International Week the PGIO will also host the annual Stellenbosch International Academic Networks (SIAN) meeting from 17-21 March. The meeting will see international partners engage with SU staff members on topics focussing on internationalisation during workshops and social events.
Programme with dates and venues for International Week can be found here
