Showing posts with label International students. Show all posts
Showing posts with label International students. Show all posts

Friday, November 16, 2012

UCO International Festival 2012

Many believes that UCO has become a more global community now because of the large number of International students enrolled here. The record shows that they're about 1,500 students from over 100 countries who are studying here. Yesterday, UCO held its 57th Annual International Festival at NUC Ballroom. International students from many different countries showcased their country, culture, and food at the festival.
Do you spot Professor Clark in this picture? :)


Some brave Americans trying out 'awesome' international food for the first time.

I interviewed this guy at the festival. His name is Benny Tham from Malaysia. He put up a Malaysians' sketch  with friends who share the same culture and country with him. The name of the performance is called Dikir Barat, which include cultural songs and dances. "I learn many different cultures in the festival, especially from their booths and cultural performances." said Benny.

More performances. Nepali students represented.

Vietnamese students represented.

African students represented.

Pakistani students represented.


UCO is a melting pot for cultures and languages. As an International student myself, I witnessed that happen and it's a very healthy environment for learning.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

UCO Homecoming Parade

University of Central Oklahoma held its annual Homecoming last Saturday. It's the day every alumni, students, fraternities, sororities, staffs, faculty members and Edmond community looking forward to. Those who are involved in the parade gathered at the parking lots near Mitchell Hall. Spectators could be seen waiting anxiously by the sidewalk for the parade to begin. The parade started a little bit later than scheduled because Russell Westbrook, who was supposedly to be the grand marshal, did not show up. Anyway, the organizer decided to let the parade begin without him. 

President Don Betz and his wife waving to the crowd.

One of the many floats that showed love to UCO.

A float that showcased transition of different eras at UCO.

The Sheriff troops were part of the parade.

International students were represented at the parade too.