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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Students keep culture alive after changing countries

Auburn students are trying to keep their own culture while mixing into American culture too. - - Donna Poisl



by Kristen Oliver / WRITER



More than 800 students from more than 80 nations take part in the Auburn experience each year, according to the Office of International Education.



“American culture is a combination of so many cultures,” said Shakeer Abdullah, director of the Multicultural Center in the Student Center.

In the same way, the Auburn student body is a combination of many international students bringing their own experiences and perspectives to the Plains.



“They come in with an understanding of American culture,” Abdullah said. “They really find a way to interact with American culture and also share their own culture.”

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