What is International Education Week?
International Education Week is a vibrant celebration of global learning, cultural exchange, and community. Anchored in the themes of discovery, connection, and celebration. It is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to explore diverse perspectives through interactive events, engaging discussions, and immersive experiences.
How Can You Get Involved?
International Education Week 2025 Schedule
Monday, November 17th
CLIC x CIS: AI for Language Learning
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: CLIC (Lindsay 22)
Description: Join the tutors of CLIC and CIS to learn how artificial intelligence can help in your language learning journey! Be one of the first students to pilot our conversational practice avatars (French, Spanish, Italian, & Chinese) or immerse yourself in another culture with our virtual reality goggles, supporting 13+ languages! Snacks will be provided.
Event Sponsors: Center for Languages and International Collaboration (CLIC), CIS Sandbox
Design Thinking: Building Empathy into the Classroom
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: LaCava 335
Description: In an increasingly multicultural, multiracial, and multilingual academic environment like Bentley, inclusive design is not just a creative exercise—it’s a necessity. This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the Human-Centered Design Thinking framework, guiding them through practical steps to design classroom experiences that foster belonging, equity, and empathy. Using a case study centered on building inclusive experiences for all types of students, participants will work in small groups to explore how cultural perspectives shape learning, communication, and collaboration. Templates will be provided, and no prior preparation is required. Participants will be guided through the five stages of Design Thinking—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Pitch & Learn—to develop inclusive, actionable solutions for diverse educational settings. By the end of the session, participants will have a stronger understanding of how empathy and design can bridge cultural gaps and enhance engagement in globally connected classrooms. Workshop will be led by Ramya Mahendran, Graduate Student, MSHFID and President of UXGA and Dr. Gary David, Professor and Chair, Sociology.
Registration Recommended: Click Here
Event Sponsors: User Experience Graduate Student Association, Experience Design Department
Tuesday, November 18th
Trans Activism in Brazil, Transgender Awareness Week 2025 Keynote Speaker, featuring Dr. Carmen Alvaro Jarrin
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: BackBays BC
Description: Dr. Carmen Alvaro Jarrín received their Ph.D. from Duke University and they are Associate Professor of Anthropology at College of the Holy Cross. Their research explores the imbrication of medicine, the body and inequality in Brazil, with foci on plastic surgery and trans/travesti activism. Transgender Awareness Week is a week when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention to the trans community by educating the public about who transgender people are, sharing stories and experiences, and advancing advocacy around issues of prejudice, discrimination, and violence that affect the transgender community.
For more detail, visit the event page in CampusGroups
Event Sponsors: Gender and Sexuality Student Programs Office, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Center for Health and Business
A World of Art and Flavor @ CLIC
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: CLIC (Lindsay 22)
Description: Take a creative trip around the globe through art, games, and flavor! Sit down to sketch and color cityscapes from around the world, try Chinese calligraphy, and take part in a fun bean-picking challenge, a traditional Chinese game! Enjoy international treats including churros with hot chocolate, pain au chocolat, and amaretti. This event blends creativity, culture, and community in a fun and interactive way, a chance to explore new traditions, connect with others, and leave your mark on International Education Week. We hope you’ll stop by and join us!
Event Sponsor: Center for Languages and International Collaboration (CLIC)
ISA's Culture Brunch!
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Harry's (Student Center)
Description: The Cultural Brunch is a warm, community-building event hosted by the International Student Association to celebrate global diversity through food and conversation. Students are invited to share traditional dishes from their home countries and enjoy a relaxed morning of cultural exchange. The event encourages meaningful dialogue, connection, and appreciation of the many cultures represented on campus. From sampling global cuisines to sharing personal stories, the Cultural Brunch creates a welcoming space where students can learn from one another and build friendships that transcend borders.
Event Sponsor: International Student Association
Global Palate Passport: A Graduate Culinary Journey
Time: 4:00 PM – Close
Location: The 921 Dining Hall
Description: This interactive cultural event transforms a standard meal service into an immersive culinary journey featuring authentic main dishes and snacks from around the world. Attendees receive a "Global Palate Passport" and visit "Cultural Embassies" (food stations) staffed by graduate student "Cultural Ambassadors" who share the dish's origin and cultural significance. Attendees collect unique stamps for each dish they try, and completing the passport earns them a prize or entry into a raffle. The experience is enhanced by a "Cultural Soundscape" of international music. This event occurs during normal dining hours and graduate students are especially encouraged to attend! Funding is available to cover entry fee for graduate students.
Event Sponsors: Graduate Student Association (GSA); Sodexo Dining Services
International Film Screening: Minari
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Lindsay 30 and on Zoom
Description: Join us for a film screening of Minari, a story of coming of age in a strange land and the migrant experience. This event is part of Bentley’s Fall 2025 International Film Series. For more information visit the event page.
Event Sponsors: Global Studies, Office of Sustainability
Wednesday, November 19th
Fulbright Student Opportunities 101
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Jennison 410
Description: Interested in studying, researching, or teaching abroad after Bentley?
Join us for an overview of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, one of the world’s most prestigious international exchange opportunities! Learn how you can fund a year abroad to pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English while immersing yourself in another culture.
Bentley’s Fulbright Advisors will share tips on eligibility, the application process, and how to make your experiences at Bentley stand out in a Fulbright proposal or application. Whether you’re just curious or already planning to apply, this session will help you get started.
Come discover how you can make the world your classroom—the Fulbright journey starts here at Bentley!
Event Sponsor: Cronin Office of International Education
Info Session: MLSP 205 to Peru
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Location: Jennison 407
Description: Ready to make the world your classroom? Join us to learn all about Bentley’s upcoming faculty-led Spanish intensive this May 2026! Hear directly from past participants about their experiences studying, teaching, and traveling through Peru, and get insider details from the faculty leader on what to expect—from course topics and cultural excursions to preparing for the trip.
Come get inspired, ask questions, and start picturing yourself exploring Peru with Bentley this May!
Event Sponsor: Cronin Office of International Education & Modern Languages
Interstride: Global Career Guidance Watch Party
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Smith 304 ELS or Zoom
Description: Interstride is an integrative platform for students and alumni to use every step through their career journey. This resource helps connect students with: international-friendly jobs and internships in the US; work and study abroad opportunities; international network; career and immigration resources. During this session, we will watch “Job Search Strategy for International Students,” a video led by Interstride co-founder and CEO Nitin Agrawal. The video provides practical guidance on navigating the job search process as an international candidate. We will pause throughout the video and again at the end for discussion, questions, and resource sharing. Facilitated by Graduate Career Development, this session is open to graduate and undergraduate students. Deserts and drinks will be provided.
Event Sponsor: Pulsifer Career Development Center
Immigration Options after OPT
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Description: If you are an international student interested in working in the U.S. after graduation and OPT, join us for this presentation. You will hear from Prasant Desai, an immigration attorney from the law firm of Iandoli Desai and Cronin. He will offer an overview of the immigration options and provide information about current employment authorization immigration trends. Be sure to register on CampusGroups to receive the Zoom link.
Event Sponsor: Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS)
Global Trivia
Time: 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Harry’s
Description: Test your knowledge of our big wide world. Teams will answer global knowledge questions for the chance to win great prizes.
Event Sponsors: Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS), Student Programs and Engagement (SP&E)
Thursday, November 20th
International Education Week Photo Exhibit
Time: All Day
Location: Art Expanse, Student Center and Online
Description: Vote on your favorite photo of Bentley community members' international experiences. You can check out the display any day of the week. Winners will be announced on Tuesday, November 25th via Instagram (@BentleyUAbroad)
Event Sponsors: Cronin Office of International Education
Friday, November 21st
Wellbeing Around the Globe – Discover your BentleyPlus Connections
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Table Outside 921 in STU
Description: Learn about Wellbeing and the BentleyPlus Competencies from students and staff to explore how these skills show up across cultures.
Event Sponsors: BentleyPlus Department