International Students

International Education Week

November 17-21, 2025

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Engaged, Resilient, Global

International Education Week (IEW) is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

If you’d like more information about IEW events around the country, check the US Department of State’s IEW website. If you’d like more information about IEW-related readings, research topics, and more, check the PCC Library’s special IEW page. For more information, contact Tiff Hayes or visit the Office of International Student Services website.

Download a printable IEW 2025 flyer.

Connect with OISS

All week

OISS Bake Sale: Supporting the F-1 Emergency Fund
  • 12–2pm all days
  • Monday, November 17: Sylvania (CC Upper Mall)
  • Tuesday, November 18: Southeast (Mt. Tabor Hall)
  • Wednesday, November 19: Rock Creek (Building 5 Lobby)
  • Thursday, November 20: Cascade (Student Union, 1st Floor)

Join us for the OISS Bake Sale and help support PCC international students in moments of urgent need. All proceeds benefit the F-1 International Student Emergency Fund, which provides financial assistance to students facing unexpected emergencies while studying in the U.S.

Because F-1 students have limited ways to earn income, your contribution truly makes a difference – helping students stay housed, healthy, and enrolled. Come enjoy delicious treats, connect with our global community, and make a positive impact!

Monday

Belgian Culture Day
  • 12-2pm
  • Cascade Campus, Women’s Resource Center (Student Union, Room 301)

Drop in and celebrate Belgian culture! Explore the country’s rich history, delicious foods, and surprising global influences – from world-famous chocolate and waffles to iconic art, music, and innovation. Relax, enjoy treats, and connect with others in a welcoming space. Everyone is invited!

International Culture Corner
  • 12–2pm
  • Southeast Campus, Women’s Resource Center (MTH 148)

Come hang out at the International Culture Corner! This weekly drop-in space is all about connecting with others, sharing cultures, practicing English, playing games, and enjoying snacks and great conversation. It’s a relaxed, welcoming place to meet new friends and have fun together. Everyone is welcome – just stop by!

Music and Dance Around the World
  • 2–5pm
  • Sylvania Campus, CC Mall (in front of the OISS Office)

Celebrate global cultures through music and dance! Learn traditional steps, test your world music knowledge, and enjoy a fun afternoon of cultural exchange.
Hosted by: Office of International Student Services (OISS)

Tuesday

Snacks from Around the World
  • 11am-2pm
  • Southeast Campus, Mt. Tabor Great Hall B

Celebrate International Education Week by discovering global food traditions! Enjoy snacks from different countries, learn about diverse cultures, and connect with fellow students over something we all love – food.
Hosted by: Office of International Student Services (OISS)

Wednesday

Scavenger Hunt: Finding International Treasure
  • 10am-1pm
  • Rock Creek Campus, Building 3 Mall

Join us for a scavenger hunt to find international treasures!
Hosted by: Office of International Student Services (OISS)

Thursday

International Karaoke
  • 1-5pm
  • Cascade Campus, SU Building

Sing your heart out to your favorite international songs!
Hosted by: Office of International Student Services (OISS)

On-demand learning

Stories from all over the world

Get to know PCC students, staff, and faculty by reading their stories (PDF) and connecting to their international experiences. Students at PCC are from all over the world and have many different backgrounds – learn more about them and feel the importance of intercultural connections from these stories, collected during International Education Week 2019 by International Peer Leader May von der Kammer.

PCC international student alumni panel

In spring 2020, International Student Ambassador Phuong Vo hosted a panel of former PCC international students (video). They discussed what it was like to come to the U.S. as an international student, shared about some of their challenges and achievements, and encouraged current students to keep working towards success.

Resources

Want to learn more about international education, international students, and global issues? Check out these great resources!