By: Maliek Watkins, Contributing Writer
Saint Leo University has always been known for its extremely diverse student population, with students ranging from every corner of the known world. The main campus has students enrolled from the east, west, north and south. From every continent, there is at least one student on the campus representing their home nation.
The university has never shied away from showing off their diverse population. One of the most popular ways that school showcase its international students is the annual event of International Food Night.
Tabbouleh, A meal from Lebanon
Angelia Smith, President of ISA, who also organized the whole event describes international food night as “bringing the community, students, faculty together to promote cultural awareness through food, music and fun.” And that’s exactly what it was. A night filled with nothing but fun, joy and delicious food from all over the globe. With Gyro from Haiti, Peas soup and Dumplings from The Bahamas, Jollof from Nigeria and tabbouleh from Lebanon are just a fraction of all the food that international food night have to offer.
The students and faculty themselves clearly were looking forward to this event as they do every year as the line stretched from the Students actives building all the way to the bookstore before the event actually started. Dozens of people lined up to experience what the various cultures had to offer on the international food night. ISA did a splendid job of organizing this event, as it was clear that no region of the world was left unrepresented.
Gyro a meal native to Haiti.
Not only was the food diverse in culture, the entertainment was too. With performances showcases dancing and musical styles from different nations. The attendees were getting their stomachs filled with wonderful entertainment!
Craig Jones, Senior, Social Justice Major said, “it was worth it because the food was delicious.” He says this with a plate filled with items from almost every station presented at the event. The only thing more diverse than his plate were the attendees of the event!
Gyro a meal native to Haiti.
With that being said, it is clear that this event was a success and it is evident that the event will be happening for years to come just like it has been doing for year passed. Congratulations to ISA for this event. The students with diverse cultures presented at Saint Leo University appreciated providing them with a taste of home!
Peas Soup and Dumplings, a Bahamian Cuisine.
