EXPO@POLIMI
Expo@Polimi was born from a proposal by Cantiere Inclusione e Politiche di Genere with the goal of presenting the multiple cultures that populate the polytechnic community. How to contribute? Fill out the FORM by April 10th and apply as one of the Ambassadors by participating directly or simply by sharing material to showcase your country of origin or a country you are passionate about.
Ambassadors, supported by a Campus Life team, will have the opportunity to get creative by suggesting materials for thematic photo exhibitions, short film screenings, artistic performances, calligraphy workshops, music, displays of handmade products, language workshops, sensory experiences, and much more.
The first country to participate will be the one that has collected the largest number of Ambassadors.
The event will take place on May 21st on the occasion of the World Day for Cultural Diversity, and the detailed program will be communicated.
Events and initiatives
- Welcome Week: a week to welcome international freshers and talk to them about the Politecnico and the Italian university system
- Progetto Buddy: a project that pairs an Italian/international student with a new international student to accompany and help them during their first months at the Politecnico
- Campus Tour: guided by student volunteers, you can tour the buildings and spaces where student life unfolds, learn about the history of the university and hear first-hand experiences from one of our students
- Scholarships for refugee students under the University Corridors for Refugees Project (UNICORE) promoted by UNHCR
Education
- Inclusive Knowledge: Teaching and Technical and Administrative staff receive annual special training on diversity and inclusion, also with reference to issues of multiculturalism
- Cultural shock: an interactive module to promote the integration of international students through knowledge of Italian culture, identifying and deconstructing the most common stereotypes. Participants also have available a personalised counselling service
Contacts
- Equal Opportunities Service: equalopportunities@polimi.it
- Buddy System: buddy-system@polimi.it
- Campus Tour and Welcome Week: communitylife@polimi.it