School of Social Sciences and International Studies

French Immersion Day

Parlez-vous français? The 14th Annual French Immersion Day took place on Wednesday, November 2nd, with 296 high school students from 19 Ohio schools participating. Students and their 24 teachers traveled from as far away as Mansfield, Ohio, to attend the event! Over 75 Wright State student volunteers and students in service-learning designated courses assisted the French section in preparing and organizing the day’s events, which were centered around the theme of Belgian life and culture. 

Michelle Streeter-Ferrari, the Director of the University Center for International Studies - who also happens to be Belgian - was the keynote speaker, opening the ceremonies with a rousing speech on the growing importance of the French language and her personal connections to Belgium. French language activities included: ice-breaking games, a flag parade, welcoming ceremonies, a Belgian-inspired lunch, and seven break-out sessions, such as a chocolate tasting, zumba, a treasure hunt, karaoke, and a trivia game based on Belgian comic books. This annual recruiting event brings top students to campus for a day of academically based engagement. The 15th annual French Immersion Day will take place on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

 


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