This is the Second year I have helped lead on international night in Freshers, my main aims this year is to carry on creating an established fun and vibrant term 1 event. Creating an inclusive social where international students can make friends in a safe environment.
Planned Actions:
- Create an inclusive, energetic atmosphere for all students ensuring every participant feels supported, confident and valued in their culture
- Strengthen collaboration between different cultures
- Encourage cultural expression through music, games and interactive elements, including song request from student’s home countries
- Offer a welcoming incentive on arrival (e.g. free drink and donut)
- Promote and document the event through live social media and post-event recap
Measures of Success:
- Attendance of 100+ students, with representation from a wide range of nationalities
- Participation from students across 20+ different countries, demonstrating inclusivity and cultural diversity
- Positive student feedback highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and sense of belonging
- Strong social media engagement, with event content reaching 30k+
- Establishment of International Night as a recognised and anticipated Term 1 event within Freshers’ activities
Completed – September
- Sold over 120 tickets, including students from at least 20 different nationalities, filling JC’s
- Social media posts all together reached over 35k views, with over 500 likes on Instagram
- All feedback collected from the night was positive and everyone who participated received a certificate
- Included a free drink and donut on arrival, with music and games happening throughout the night. Allowing students to request songs from their hometown/nationality.