Culture Share

Curious about your new friends’ cultures? Join us in the Atrium as our EFAS students share details about their home country and traditions!

What can you expect?

• A drop-in event where you can visit peer’s tables and ask questions about their culture
• Try traditional foods and candies from other places
• Challenge your biases and come with an open-mind, ready to learn and engage!

When and where?

Wednesday, June 26

3:30pm – 4:30pm

Renison Atrium

We invite all interested students to apply to volunteer for our Culture Share event!  At this event, you will have the chance to share information, treats and artifacts with others about your home country or region. 

How does it work?

• Each representative will have their own table filled with artefacts and treats to share with participants. Representatives from the same country/region will be able to share a table.
• Participants will approach the different tables and have the chance to ask questions and learn.
• When a participant approaches, as a volunteer, you will introduce yourself and share some introduction information about your home country or region (for example, what is your hometown, what is your hometown known for in your country, etc.)
• As a volunteer, you will host your booth for one-hour. You can bring in your own artifacts, photographs, books, or snacks if you would like!

Want to apply to be a volunteer?

Agreement for participating in the include:

• Respect: We want to ensure that everyone is treated with the utmost courtesy and respect during the event. We encourage participants to ask questions they may find scary, embarrassing, and intimidating. However, it is imperative that they respect your boundaries. As a Living Book, you have the right to not answer any questions that make you feel uncomfortable. You reserve the right to end any conversation at your discretion.
• What are we supposed to do together?: Volunteers are encouraged to begin the conversation by sharing a little bit about yourself to the participant. Prompt questions will be provided for participants if they are unsure how to begin the conversation. You will approve these questions in advance to ensure you feel comfortable with the questions.
• Personal Support: As a volunteer, we want you to feel safe at all times. If at any time during the event you feel you need support, assistance or require a break, please let a member of the SEAH team know.
• Confidentiality: We request that any information that is shared by event participants remains private and confidential (i.e. a disclosure of a disability, mental health issue, etc.), with the exception of sharing any pertinent information with the event coordinators (i.e. a person who may cause harm to themselves or others).

Do you have questions before you register? 

Speak with Allison Marlowe, (Student Experience Coordinator, Student Experience & Housing) at asmarlowe@uwaterloo.ca or by visiting the REN 0209.