Celebrate cultures, traditions, and global connections at Saint Francis University’s International Education Festival! Join students, faculty, staff, and community members for an interactive celebration featuring food, music, traditions, and stories from around the world.

Participants are encouraged to wear traditional attire, clothing inspired by a country or culture they admire, or attire that represents a global connection.

Passport Around the World

Pick up your festival passport and explore interactive stations throughout the event. Complete activities at each stop to collect country stickers and enter a prize drawing.

Taste the World

Explore flavors from different countries through cultural food tables featuring:

• Traditional snacks and foods
• Ingredients and preparation methods
• Interesting facts and traditions

Featured countries may include:
🇮🇳 India
🇫🇷 France
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇮🇹 Italy
🇰🇷 South Korea
…and more!

Meet the World

Visit country and culture tables hosted by faculty, staff, international students, alumni, and community members.

Discover:

• Cultural traditions
• Family and community customs
• Personal experiences
• Photos and artifacts from around the world

Global Photo Booth

Capture your festival experience with:

• International flags
• Cultural props
• Traditional clothing
• A global-themed backdrop

Around the World Reflection Wall

Share your experiences and perspectives:

• “What surprised you most about America?”
• “What surprised you most when you traveled abroad?”

Global Challenge Station

Test your knowledge of cultures around the world through interactive activities:

Match the Greeting

• Hola → Spanish-speaking countries
• Namaste → India
• Bonjour → France
• Konnichiwa → Japan

Flag Challenge
Identify countries from around the world.

Guess the Country
Use clues from:

• Foods
• Landmarks
• Festivals
• Traditions

Global Connections Station

Explore the many ways people connect across cultures through:

• Communication and language activities
• International customs
• Everyday experiences around the world

Global Faiths & Traditions

Learn about faith traditions and cultural celebrations from around the world, including:

• Catholic traditions in different countries
• Global pilgrimages
• International mission work
• Cultural celebrations of faith

Peace Corps & Global Service

Discover opportunities for international service and community engagement, including:

• Peace Corps experiences
• Community development projects
• Education initiatives
• Healthcare and sustainability programs

Global Library Challenge

4:00 p.m. – Library Scavenger Hunt

Explore international books, maps, languages, and global resources throughout the library. Complete the challenge for a chance to win a prize!

Festival Atmosphere

Enjoy:

• Multicultural music
• International videos and displays
• Global activities and experiences

Passport Completion Prize Drawing

Students who complete multiple stations can enter to win prizes, including:

• International snack baskets
• Campus bookstore gift cards
• Study abroad merchandise
• International Education swag

Celebrate the people, places, and traditions that connect our campus to the world!