The Office of International Affairs is hosting the 9th annual International Education Week this week. Beginning today and running through Friday, daily events will attempt to encourage students to experience different cultures.

During the week, thirteen events will take place. Each event will focus on different cultures and some of the traditional styles of art they possess.

Korea, China and India are three of the countries that will be highlighted through the multiple events taking place this week. The events will feature dancing, photography and ethnic foods.

Caitlyn Suber, a sophomore in communication, said she was not aware that the events were happening this week.

“The Indian Cultural Celebration looks like it would be really interesting to go to,” Suber said. “I’ve never seen any Indian dancing and I think it would be cool to experience first-hand.”

Stephanie Conner, a sophomore in environmental science, received an e-mail informing her of the events but hasn’t had the time to read about the specific details yet.

“I’m planning to go to at least one of the events,” Conner said, “It is important to have a strong grasp on the different cultures in the world so we can be more accepting of their customs.”

Connor also said it is important for students to support cultural activities on campus and the Office of International Affairs.

Will Lampe, a sophomore in engineering, hadn’t heard about all of the International Educational Week’s events but was aware of the Study Abroad Symposium.

Lampe is planning to study abroad in the upcoming fall semester and wants to learn more about the programs offered.

“I’m going to the symposium to hopefully help me choose where I should go to study abroad,” Lampe said. “Anyone looking to broaden their horizons and get a taste of culture should consider going to it.”

But not enough students seem to be well-informed about the International Education Week and all that it has to offer, Suber said.

“I wasn’t aware of the event last year,” Conner said. “I think that there should have been more information put out for students to see.”

The first event planned is the Study Abroad Symposium. It’s designed to assist students in planning their study abroad experiences. The event will be held in the Walnut Room located in Talley Student Center from 1 to 4 p.m. Monday afternoon.

For the full list of events students can go to the Office of International Affairs Web Site, www.ncsu.edu/oia.