The World at CCU
The World at CCU
SPRING 2024
French University, LaRochelle, visited CCU to discuss a potential partnership.
This past Wednesday, LaRochelle University in LaRochelle, France met with members of the CCU community including Global Engagement, faculty from business and French studies, among others, to discuss mutual exchanges between the two universities.
Learn more about LaRochelle: https://www.univ-larochelle.fr/en/
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Spring Sash Ceremony was a Success!
The spring 2024 Sash Ceremony was a success. The event honored exchange students whose program was ending, celebrated graduates, and recognized faculty and staff who were nominated by International students for outstanding support.
Spring Education Abroad Expo Featured New Internship Opportunities
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024: The LJSU Rotunda was filled more options for students to study or go abroad through visiting exchange partners and internship providers. More than 12 vendors and outside partners participated in the bi-yearly education abroad expo. Two students and one staff/staff member won travel vouchers sponsored by Student Universe and ScholarTrip!
Chinese New Year Celebration Was a Success!
On February 3, 2024, a group of 25 CCU students participated in the Myrtle Beach Community Celebration in Longs, SC where hundreds of people from the local communities gathered for this special holiday. Last Friday, over 100 people from campus and the community joined us at the CCU celebration. At both events, students performed a Chinese song and an original sketch comedy "Four Great Talents" in Chinese. Below are links to selected photos and videos documenting the highlights of these events:
CCU Celebration: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipNiblfJvnzZ3WIGzJem5Y60XWK7nU7naFmnN6wQjEVECn1vQid_Qi-H_ncd0UCjmQ?pli=1&key=aHdBcHhSWVBJb1FxYU1RajhEYldQZkQxZDNQYnRB
MB Community Celebration:
Highlights from "Four Great Talents":
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION on February 9, 2024
The Intercultural Language Resource Center is excited to hold this year's Chinese New Year Celebration on Friday, Feb 9 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Atheneum Hall 105 (Alford Ballroom). As usual, we will celebrate the most influential traditional Chinese festival through a series of fun activities and delicious new year snacks and dishes catered by Spice-C restaurant. Our students will perform a skit in Chinese. Please see this video for the highlights from last year's celebration: https://youtu.be/DLYMOEHs_0w Please make sure to RSVP by Friday, February 2nd with the QR code at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/6G7mL3ckXG
Fall 2023 International Sash Ceremony Was a Success
On Tuesday, Nov. 14th, the Center for Global Engagement held their twice yearly sash ceremony. Faculty and staff who were nominated by students were recognized, graduating international students were presented with sashes, and all exchange students whose program ends in December were presented with certificates.
Beijing Opera Lecture Workshop and Performances Held on November 9 and 10, 2024
An interactive workshop and performance were held on Beijing Opera. In the workshop on November 9, two of the performers: Professor Linghui Tu (Beijing Opera performer) and Professor Hong Zhang (award-winning soprano) held the workshop "Chinese Ethnic Songs & The Art of Beijing Opera". On Friday, November 10,
10K Chanticleers for 10K Meals
On Friday, October 27, 2023, 69 students, faculty, staff, CCU's Rotaract Club, Scholars Academy Interact Club, and local Rotary Club Carolina Forest Sunrise members packed 10,000 meals to send to students and families in the Philippines.
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CCU celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival - September 2023
CCU will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival this Friday at 5 p.m. in Atheneum Hall 105. For more information and to RSVP, please see the flyer: Mid-Autumn Festival 2023.
Study Mandarin in Taiwan through the Fulbright-Hays Fellowship!
Over the past three years, numerous CCU students have been awarded the Moe Huayu Enrichment Scholarship to study Mandarin in Taiwan through intensive immersive programs. If you are interested in following their paths, don't miss the opportunity to apply for the Fulbright-Hays Fellowship (ranging from $7,000 to $12,000). The application deadline for SP 2024 is October 15th. Please let me know if you have any questions and if you are planning to apply for this program.
There is also an upcoming Chinese cultural event featuring "study abroad opportunities for Chinese" on October 19 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Five former Huayu recipients will share their experience studying and living in Taiwan this past summer.
Education Abroad Expo
CCU hosted the annual education abroad expo for the Fall 2023 semester on Wednesday, Aug. 30.
International Students and Alumni Profiles
One of the top 25 fastest growing universities in the USA, Coastal Carolina University welcomes international students from more than 64 countries and six continents. These students are leaders, athletes, exchange students, and dual-degree students, who enrich the fabric of the university and the community at large. A few of them share their personal experiences here.