“Coming to a new country where everything is so different, then having that personal touch and an admission counselor who was so helpful made the difference for me,” says Nguyen (photo, above). “I cherish my whole experience at North Central and have met people from all over the world. I’ve attended every single event the College has held and made wonderful friends. It’s become my home.” After she graduates from North Central, Nguyen hopes to attend graduate school and has applied to Optional Practical Training (OPT), a program for international students to work in the United States.
Admission to the International Festival is $6/person at the door in Gregory Arena at Merner Field House, 450 S. Brainard St. Admission is $5/person when purchased in advance at the College’s Center for Global Education at the Abe House, 48 E. Jefferson Ave.
International food will be available for purchase by Belgio’s Catering. Sponsors for the College’s 21st Annual International Festival are US Bank, Meijer and KIE International Travel. For more information contact Rebecca Pugh at 630-637-5132 or rjpugh@noctrl.edu.