November 17th-21st is International Education Week!
International education is all about expanding horizons, making connections, and establishing mutual understanding between people in the United States and other countries. Please join us in the library throughout the week as we celebrate our international students! There will be films available for checkout, a panel discussion, a world map where you can mark your home country, and conversation-starting whiteboards. We'll also have candies from several countries.

PANEL DISCUSSION: Global Voices at CSU
Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 am
Michael Schwartz Library
RT 304
Join us for snacks, conversation, and a lively, engaging panel discussion featuring insights from CSU's international students.
All are welcome!
FEATURED VIEWING:
Discover stories from around the globe with these streaming world language films available through our Films on Demand database. Whether you’re seeking a new perspective, expanding your language skills, or simply enjoying world cinema, these selections offer a rich exploration of cultures and experiences beyond our borders.
Streaming world language films from our Films on Demand database
FEATURED READING:
International Education Week invites us to explore new perspectives, and each of these books offers valuable insights and context into the complexities and opportunities of learning across borders. Whether you’re curious about global education trends or seeking deeper understanding of international student experiences, these books from experts in global learning, cross-cultural exchange, and international policy provide a solid foundation for understanding the significance and impact of international education in today’s interconnected world.
- Our International Education
by Sherry Marx, Monica Housen, Christine Tapu
2016 - International Student Mobility in Higher Education: Case Studies in Agency
by Jason C Schneider
2025 - Bridges: United States Academia for First-Generation and International College Students
by Shawn Higgins
2021 - Intercultural Learning: Critical preparation for international student travel
by Peter Jones, Debra Miles, Narayan Gopalkrishnan
2018 - Supporting International Students in US Higher Education: A Theory-Based Approach
by Darbi Roberts, Ravichandran Ammigan
2024 - The Winchester guide to keywords and concepts for international students in art, media and design
by Morley, Simon
2015 - University Academic Writing for International Students
by Carol Lynn Moder, Carol Lynn Alys Avalos-Rivera, Ho'omana Nathan Horton, Miriam Kinfe, Paul Sims, Seth French, Yelin Zhao
2020 - Chinese International Students’ Stressors and Coping Strategies in the United States
By Kun Yan
2017 - The international student's guide to writing a research paper
by Janine Carlock
2017 - The Lived Experience of Chinese International Students in the U.S : An Academic Journey
by Yalun Zhou, Michael Wei
2021
RESEARCH GUIDES:
Your librarians at the Michael Schwartz Library have created these research and cultural guides especially for students at Cleveland State University, designed to help you navigate campus life and explore new perspectives during your studies.
JUST FOR FUN:
How many countries' flags can you identify? Try this quiz
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS DAY
The first International Students Day was observed on November 17, 1941 in London to commemorate the anniversary of the 1939 Nazi capture and arrest of protesting students from Czech universities. Nine student leaders were murdered and over 1,200 students were sent to concentration camps as a result. The day was noted to celebrate the bravery of these students. Today November 17 is recognized as a day to celebrate the diversity, multiculturalism, strength, and courage of international students who make great sacrifices to move and study abroad.
