{"id":97323,"date":"2024-11-14T12:42:13","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T17:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=97323"},"modified":"2024-11-14T17:08:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T22:08:15","slug":"cooking-up-cultural-connections-for-international-education-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2024\/11\/cooking-up-cultural-connections-for-international-education-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooking up cultural connections for International Education Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

Food is more than just sustenance for Rachit Kapoor; it\u2019s a connection to his culture and a source of pride.<\/p>\n

Originally from India, the Brock Physics master’s student and International Student Ambassador misses two things most while abroad: family and the flavours of home. Sharing his favourite foods at Brock is one way he can connect with his roots and his community on campus.<\/p>\n

Next week, Kapoor will lead the Food First Community Cook Along as part of International Education Week (IEW)<\/a>, inviting Brock students to experience authentic Indian cuisine.<\/p>\n

\u201cIndian cuisine has so much to offer,\u201d he says. \u201cOne of the most valuable things I\u2019ve learned from my culture is the importance of cooking and eating fresh, healthy food.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the event, Kapoor will teach participants to make dal chawal, a protein-rich dish of lentils and rice that\u2019s a staple in his family\u2019s meals back home. Fresh and unprocessed, this comforting dish reflects the essence of daily life in India, he says.<\/p>\n

\u201cFood is a universal love that bridges cultural differences, making it a great way to introduce someone to your heritage,\u201d he says. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to share a real, everyday taste of my culture with other Brock students.\u201d<\/p>\n

The cook-along is just one of many events planned for IEW at Brock, a celebration aimed at fostering global awareness and intercultural exchange across campus which will run from Monday, Nov. 18 to Friday, Nov. 22.<\/p>\n

In addition to leading the cook-along, Kapoor will team up with his fellow International Student Ambassadors to host a series of events geared towards global awareness including:<\/p>\n