On the evening of Thursday, January 27, 2011, the University of Denver held an incredible celebration at the Mile High Station. The event was open to all DU students either interested in the Study Abroad experience, or coming back from their time spent in a Study Abroad program. The celebration offered cocktails, an array of hors d’oeuvres, and great cultural entertainment. Students were given the chance to discuss the study abroad experience with their peers, faculty, and staff members while enjoying samples of food from different cultures around the world, such as Asian cuisine, Spanish tapas, and African meat. Students under 21 only had to pay $5 in order to join in the celebration, and everyone was required to dress in cocktail attire, which kept the event classy. The atmosphere was electric as students were excited to either share their own experiences or discuss their own hopes for traveling the world.
The entertainment included a Western African drum group with dancers, two belly dancers (one with a sword!), Samba dancers, students dancing the Tango followed by an incredible pair of Tango dancers, and a Japanese drum group. There was also a presentation of some of the best photographs taken by students abroad. The photo competition was actually held on facebook so that students could actually vote for their favorite photographic works. The selected winners and honorable mentions had produced extremely impressive works which captured the essence of the cultures they had spent time with. The entire event made me extremely excited to partake in a Study Abroad program and immerse myself in a new culture. Here are some photographs from the event itself:
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