International Student Dinner 2001

Some of TCC's International Students.

Each year, International Student Services in conjunction with the International Programs Office and Student Activities (Virginia Beach), organizes an International Student Dinner. The dinner is open to all students and staff of TCC, but its focus is on international awareness. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish that represents their native country, and the international students provide entertainment in a talent show type of format. This year's dinner also included a professional band. The dinner is an enjoyable way for our international students to meet people outside of their curriculum (ESL or English as a Second Language). It is also a good way for our American staff to gain some exposure to different cultures and foods. Please browse through the following photos to get an idea of what the International Dinner was like.

In an unusual "twist", this year's dinner featured Salsa lessons for anyone sassy enough to give it a try.

Carmen Gonzalez and her sister "get busy" and show us how it's done. Ah, the life of a Salsa Queen...

Just like the song, Susan de Veer of International Student Services dances the night away to the rock 'n' roll rythms of the band "Decades."

The crowd enjoys a martial arts demonstration from two young brothers in our ESL program.They are Wahsei & Sam Miran.

Jeanne Natali, Coordinator of International Programs and Fritz Zeisberg of Records are behind the scenes of the dinner making sure all the party goers have a great time.

Michelle Naumann, Nancy Kuda, & Kathy O'Connor enjoy the festivities of the International Dinner. These are 3 of our finest ESL teachers!

Susan de Veer reads the winners for door prizes as Jackie Harris hands out the goods.