CROSS CULTURE NETWORK
Cross Culture Network connects international students and scholars with the American community at large. Florin and Amy Palaghia began their work with CCN in 2006. Florin came to the US in 1995 as an international student from Romania and he uniquely understands the challenges that students face as well as the importance of positive connections with new friends in the United States.
ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Each year we plan a variety of activities and events through the school year and summer. We kick off the beginning of each school year with our Southern Hospitality Banquet. This is a fun time for international students from several area colleges and universities to gather together with some Americans to learn about each other and to highlight upcoming CCN activities. Most students will have only been in country a week or so. In years past we have enjoyed returning international students performing music and giving testimonies of their experiences with CCN.
At this event students fill out contact sheets that allow students to let Amy and Florin know about additional assistance that they may need and also learn about upcoming activities.
Past activities have included:
Hiking at Table Rock, Fishing at Lake Hartwell,
Trips to Washington, Biltmore House, Orlando Fla., Charleston SC and Atlanta Ga.
Movie nights, Round table discussions, Game nights
FISH (Friday International Supper and Hospitality)
Bible Study
Just Us Girls, in Clemson and Greenville
Community Musical performances, Plays, Holiday gatherings
Annual Thanksgiving Meal
Community Service projects
Cultural dinners where the students cook the meal
Bread making with international friends
SERVICES
FIND USED FURNITURE
Periodically we have people that call us to donate used furniture to students. When this happens, we send out an email to the students on our distribution list, and then the furniture is given away on a first come, first served basis. We will make arrangements to have the furniture delivered to the student.
If you would like to donate furniture, contact Florin at fpalaghia@joshuasway.org.
BUYING A USED CAR TUTORIAL
We know international students often need guidance when buying a used car in the U.S. We share a power point presentation to assist with information and tips
Florin also assists students with getting their American driver's license.
