National Day for International Students – Student Marhaba Day

On the occasion of International Students’ Day, under the slogan “Student Marhaba Day”, and under the  patronage of the rector of the University of Médéa, Professor Djaafar Bouarouri, a special reception was organized for international students enrolled at the university.
The event was attended by the university’s vice-rector for educational affairs, the vice-rector for external relations and the director of university services .
At the start of the event, welcome speeches were given, expressing the university’s pride in welcoming international students, while reaffirming its commitment to providing an ideal educational environment that enables them to distinguish themselves academically and integrate culturally. This was followed by a discussion forum with the students, addressing various aspects of student and academic life.

During the meeting, dialogue was established with international students on various aspects of their academic and daily lives. Those in charge took the time to listen to their concerns and challenges, and their remarks were noted with the aim of working towards solutions to improve their conditions of study and student life at the university.
Among the proposals put forward was the activation of regular communication sessions between the university administration and students to keep abreast of their news and changing needs.

At the end of the dialogue session, students were invited to a friendly lunch in a relaxed atmosphere aimed at strengthening communication, where discussion continued on ways to facilitate the integration of international students into the university community and broaden their participation in various activities, both cultural and sporting.
A number of ideas were also put forward for including international students in national events and university activities, helping to strengthen cultural exchange with their Algerian peers and forge lasting friendships that reinforce the spirit of cooperation and understanding.

This was followed by a cultural visit to the regional Moudjahid Museum, where students were briefed on the historical legacy of the glorious November Revolution, and had the opportunity to discover the revolutionary leaders and emblematic figures who have left their mark on Algerian history. The visit gave the international students a better understanding of the host country’s history and culture, helping them to assimilate more deeply the meanings of sacrifice and resilience that are an integral part of the Algerian identity.

The welcome day was widely appreciated by the international students, who expressed their gratitude for the attention and praised the university’s efforts to support them. They also called for the repetition of such initiatives and the diversification of the activities on offer to reinforce their integration and support their academic and social experience in Algeria.