Culture Coffee Chats

Do you dream of meeting new people and making friends from across the world? Do you want to travel the world and learn about different ways of life?

Then join us for our Culture Coffee Chats program launching in April 2023! The program will match students from around the world to have a one-on-one conversation about their cultural perspectives, history, traditions and values. Students will have access to guided activities and conversation guides. By the end of the month, students will complete culminating projects reflecting their cultural understanding.

FAST FACTS

  • Dates: Program is conducted on a rolling monthly basis with an emphasis on a different cultural theme each month

    • Applications for the following month’s program are due by the first day of the previous month (e.g., to participate in the program in June, you must apply by May 1)

  • Ages: 14-18 years old

  • Location: Virtual

    • Conducted virtually through a platform students are comfortable with (Zoom, WhatsApp video chat, phone call, Google Meets, etc)

  • Times: Flexible; Determined by culture partners

  • Cost: Free

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Students will be connected with a student from another country via email by The World in Us. Culture partners will be determined using student preferences as recorded in the application form.

Culture Calls

Students are tasked with coordinating at least one call with their culture partner during the month of the program. Although we recommend that students engage in at least two calls, only one call is mandatory to complete the program. Students are provided conversation guides, however are not obliged to stay within the extent of the guides. The culture calls are important to gather information for the culminating project.

 

Culminating Project

To complete the program, students must develop a culminating project. The project should spotlight their culture partner’s country/culture. The project should also include information relating to the presence of the monthly topic in their culture partner’s country/culture. Students may use any medium for their project that showcases what they have learned (including, but not limited to a slideshow, one-pager, dish, or craft). Students will submit their project via a Google Form to receive a certificate.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Location & Attendance: Students from anywhere in the world can join! We only ask that you schedule a call and meet with your cultural partner and complete a culminating project.

Ages: Students must be 14-18 years old to participate in the program.

Previous Experience: No previous cultural, language-learning, or travel experience required! Students need only to come in with a curious mind open to new perspectives, cultures, and possibilities.

Internet Access: We will use email, Google Drive, and Slack to connect culture partners, provide resources, and make program announcements. Students will need access to and familiarity with these platforms.