For over 6 years, the International Studies office has teamed up with the Residence Hall Association to produce the “Taste the World” event during International Week.

“The students in the residence halls get participate and learn about different countries,” said Angie Threatte, the administrator for the Center of International Studies.

Jeff Palis, the administrative coordinator for the Center of International Studies, added, “It has been going on for years. It is a way to bring the world to our students and it is a way for them to get involved in international studies here on campus.”

In addition to serving their fellow students, the different hall councils are also competing for prizes based on their food and presentation. “They can dress up, serve food, and decorate their residence hall according to the country,” said Threatte. In addition, students carried a little passport throughout the event. If the student attended four out of the five participating halls, they are eligible for a raffle.

Here is a rundown of each of the participating halls:

• Hall: Southern Courtyard
• Country: Italy
• Food provided: Spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread.
• Features: Lots of Red, Green, and White Balloons

• Hall: Southern Pines
• Country: Spain
• Food: Jalapeno Bread, Chicken and Rice, sparkling grape juice
• Features: Elegant menu and food made on order. Spanish Music.

• Hall: Eagle Village
• Country: India
• Food: Chicken Korma
• Features: Indian music and the spiciest food of the evening.

• Hall: Centennial Place
• Country: Greece
• Food: Greek Salad, Fruit Kabobs, Cheese and Olives with Fruit Punch.
• Features: Togas, carved melon to look like Medusa, a lot of food and frequent chants of Opa!!!!!

• Hall: Brannen/Sanford
• Country: Philippines
• Food: Rice, Balliwag (sweetbread), Lumpia (Filipino Egg Roll with Beef) with sweet chili sauce, Otap (Sweet puff pastry with caramel) and Jello.
• Features: Tagalog phrases.