International Day Workshops Schedule

1. SESSION OVERVIEW TIMES
1 Eastern
Religions
Learn about the Eastern Faiths- Hinduism and Buddhism-in
this session. A panel of guest speakers will teach you
about these faiths and then take time for questions from
students.
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
2 Western
Religions
Learn about the Western Faiths- Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam- in this session. A panel of guest speakers will teach
you about these faiths and then take time for questions
from students.
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
3 LGBT &
Friends
This session is for any student who identifies as LGBT or
anyone who wants to be a supporter or supportive friend
to someone who is! In this session, you will learn about
student groups and resources, find others who share you
views, and ask questions from adults who have been
through similar experiences.
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
4 Civic Action
& Political
Engagement
Learn how to speak up for your self and your rights in this
session. You will learn about how legislation, lobbying,
and activism work. Find out about how other teenagers
are working to create positive change in State Legislation
and how you can get involved!
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
5 Egypt: Past,
Present &
Future
Learn about the history of amazing Egypt! Learn about the
people, religions, and dilemmas- past and present- that
face the country. Hear modern music and learn about
what life is like for teenagers in Egypt.
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
Session 7
Session 8
6 The Refugee
Experience
In this session, learn what it is like to live in a refugee
camp before moving to a brand new country. Listen to
others share their tales of immigration to the US and what
their experiences were like. There will be time at the end
of the session to ask questions.
7 Life as an
English
Language
Learner
Experience ‘class’ as an English Language Learner student.
Understand what it is like to be in a class where teachers
and students speak and act in ways that you do not fully
understand. Discussion and questions at the end of the
session.
8 College as a
First
Generation
Student
Learn about what your options are for college, find out
about programs for first generation students and students
with no documentation, scholarships available through the
state and other organizations, and more. There will be
time to ask questions.
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
9 Connecting
Musical
Traditions
Learn about the history and cultural importance of
percussion instruments across traditions, with a focus on
African drumming, in this session hosted by Thomas Rose,
Session 7
Session 8
10 Hispanic
Literature
Find out about the amazing array of books and novels by
Hispanic authors in this session!
Session 1
Session 2