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International Program The International Residential Program (IP) is located in Harnwell College House and is one of Penn's oldest residential programs for Penn undergraduates. Located on Harnwell’s19th and 20th floors, the Program aims to provide the opportunity for its approximately 70 residents to live in community with other Penn international students, first generation Americans, or simply students interested in learning about other cultures and ways of living. Of the activities that each year facilitate building this community, only the International Food Festival, planned and staged by residents, is an annually recurring event. Other events and activities are shaped by the particular interests of residents each year and characteristically include the enjoyment of international food, theater, music, and major trips to ethnic or cultural enclaves outside the House, whereas in-House social programs encourage residents to share with their peers stories about their families, countries, and other aspects of their backgrounds. Program Goals: The Program aims to provide a sense of home and family to students far from their own, while inviting them to expand their understanding of other cultures and fostering an appreciation for living in an intercultural community. Residents are encouraged both to speak about themselves and their ideas of identity, and to listen to what others have to say, in order to foster a sense of mutual responsibility and respect. Expectations of Participants: At a minimum, participants are expect to attend the first floor meetings each semester, to contribute to the International Food Festival, and to attend or organize at least two other events. Ideally, participants should be willing to engage actively with other students in the program, in order to build a respectful, intercultural community. To apply: Interested students must write an essay. For more information, see: http://harnwell.house.upenn.edu/internationalprogram Contact: |
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