The Kean P.U.L.S.E. Programming Board welcomed students back for the Spring semester with a fun and exciting Epcot at Kean event. On Monday, January 13 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., students had the chance to explore different buildings of the Kean campus while enjoying delicious refreshments.
On the day of the event, Kean P.U.L.S.E. revealed six locations where students can engage in the culture of a specific country and receive a complimentary T-shirt. The locations included Harwood Arena, MSC Atrium, the Viser Room of the Nancy Thompson Learning Commons, Hynes Building, Greenlane Lobby, and East Campus. All students were welcomed to indulge in the cultural foods and experience the customs of the country represented, like authentic coffee from Italy in Harwood Arena and the breathtaking Northern Lights of Norway in the Viser Room.
Nala Washington, a sophomore and Exercise major from Williamstown stated why she decided to take part in the event.
“I was just in the Miron Student Center, and I saw it. I know Kean P.U.L.S.E. usually has like interesting activities, so I just thought I'd see what it was about.”
Of the many tables in the Atrium, the United Kingdom table was decorated with tea and shortbread fingers representing the customs of the country.
Jordyn Parker, a junior and Speech Pathology major from Bloomfield shared what she was most excited to see at Epcot at Kean.
"The different cultures and countries that you could learn from and see, especially the UK which is pretty cool.”
Ana Ortiz, a sophomore and Psychology major from Union City explored Epcot at Kean based on previous fun events hosted on campus.
“It just looked fun. It’s a good event to go to on the first day. See new people and just have fun. I like the events on campus, it’s always something interesting.”
She also shared what she was looking forward to.
“There were corndogs in East Campus...that seemed really cool, and the Northern Lights were really cool in the library.”
Students walked into a dark room illuminated by projector screens showcasing the mesmerizing blue and green lights of Norway.
Giavonni Boyd, a freshman and Psychology major from Avenel stated the foods and drinks she enjoyed during her Kean travels.
“I’ve tried shortbread cookies; I got some of the tea. I was really excited to try the Moroccan rose it sounds very extravagant.
Similar to the United Kingdom table, the Moroccan section displayed delicious tea in beautiful teacups.
Epcot at Kean was a great event to kick off the new semester. Students traveled the world while on campus reuniting with friends, experiencing different cultures, and creating more memories.
