With many nations benefiting from a multicultural environment, the world is rapidly becoming a global village. Understanding different cultures is not only critical, but it also encourages peaceful coexistence. For this reason, and as part of the MED2IaH project’s Bootcamp that took place in June 2022, Slovenia, the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) at Antonine University (UA) is launching the Gather Around a Culture monthly series, aiming to raise awareness among UA students about different cultures around the world. During each month, students will learn about a specific culture in a fun and effective way by studying its language, understanding geography and economic practices, evaluating its cuisine, etc.

The launching of the series begins with the first session tackling the culture that started it all, Slovenia. 

Session Objectives

• Raise cultural awareness among students
• Develop intercultural communication and competence
• Understand the concept of value
• Explore cultural identity 

Audience: UA students
Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
Time: 2:30–3:30 PM
Location: Hadat–Baabda Campus, Building G, Hermes Room
Dress Code: Red, blue, or white

Session Program

• Watch and discuss a Brief Documentary about Slovenia’s culture
• Play a Trivia Game tackling general cultural questions
• Play Two Truths and a Lie related to common prejudice
• Present a Culinary Product and discuss its history and symbolism

Register now for this session, and for more information, contact the OSA team via osa@ua.edu.lb or +961 5 927000 ext. 2702.