The Global and Lifelong Learning team, along with the International Student Advisory Board (ISAB), held events to bring together our (mainly) international students staying on or near campus over the winter break.
Christmas craft and chat, 18 December
In mid-December, students came together to create Christmas decorations and cards in Templeman Library. It was a great opportunity for students to make friends and build their network with others who were also around over the winter break. It was also a chance to embrace being creative, get in the festive mood and enjoy a free hot drink from the Library Cafe!
New Year’s Dinner, 6 January
Our annual New Year’s Dinner saw our international students enjoy a 2-course meal in Rutherford Dining Hall, as well as games such as Giant Jenga, Tic Tac Toe, Curling, board games and pool.
Thanks to Kent Sport for lending some of the games and to members of ISAB for helping host the event and for arranging the activities. There were plenty of laughs and smiles all round.
It was also great to celebrate the New Year with some of Kent Students’ Union Officers and for them to hear directly about the international student experience.
One student let us know – “I wanted to email you to tell you that the new years dinner was very nice and me and all of my flatmates that came really enjoyed it: the food quality was really good, it was all home made and fresh, and the activities were fun too :)”.
Support and events for international students
Our next event is our January Global Hangout on Wednesday 22 January, where we continue to celebrate the New Year with a range of craft and other activities. Kent Sport will be present with many more exciting games, and there will be free food and performances from the winner of the Cultural Showcase, and even a Chinese Ribbon Dance as we head towards Lunar New Year! Sign up for your free ticket.
And look out for WorldFest, our celebration of cultural diversity at Kent, launching on 24 Feb 2025!
See more support and events for international students.