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series of events during International Education Week highlighted Mercer's
diverse international student population and the many community outreach
efforts of the International Student Organization (ISO).
In
the fall 2009 semester, MCCC enrolled 59 new international (F-1)
students, bringing the total number to 203. The top five countries
represented by these students are South Korea, Poland, India, China
and Brazil. The most popular programs chosen by them are Business
Administration, Liberal Arts, Hotel Restaurant and Institution Management,
Education and Biology.
After
raising more than $600 through three events -- a Costume Dinner
Dance, the ISO Bowling Fundraiser Night, and the ISO Bake Sale,
the group purchased food items from the Womanspace Wish List. They
delivered 72 bags of food to the charity on Nov. 12.
On
Nov. 17 Mercer's international students participated in a Multi-Cultural
Festival on the West Windsor campus, showcasing their talents, music,
cultures, and backgrounds.
On
Nov. 18 the students visited Pace Charter School in Hamilton, where
they read poems from their countries of origin to students in two
third-grade classes. "The children really enjoyed themselves,"
said Amy Immordino, program coordinator and club advisor. "They
had so many questions to ask our students."
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