Communicate Across Cultures
Learn different ways to connect with other cultures and form international relationships with others. From WCC’s own international programs, Intercultural Center and library resources – we’ve got the answers to your curious questions.
WCC International Programs
Get involved with WCC International Programs by studying abroad, getting to know an exchange student, or supporting related events. Contact with the International Programs team to help get you started today!
WCC Intercultural Center
The Intercultural Center (IC) is a “curated space on campus for everyone to feel safe and secure within the Whatcom Community College community.” Located on the 2nd floor of the Syre Student Center in room 217, the IC is there to provide “resources and support, especially to Students of Color, LGBTQIA+, disabled and other historically underrepresented identities.” Within the IC, there are culture-based student clubs and unions that are available to you!
Learn more about the Intercultural Center here
Study International Relations
The WCC library’s Credo Reference database has this great resource to help you get started.
Key Concepts in International Relations (eBook, 2011) in SAGE Key Concepts Series
To dig deeper, take a look at these search results in OneSearch for recent print books and eBooks on international relations. Here are some of our recommendations at a glance!
International Relations: The Basics by Peter Sutch and Juanita Elias
International Relations and World Politics by Paul R. Viotti
(psst! This is a textbook used for some Political Science classes here at WCC!)
From Empire to Community: A New Approach to International Relations by Amitai Etzioni
Learn Another Language
If you’ve never learned another language and you’re not sure how to get started, we have some resources for you! If you’re curious about learning a specific language, stop by the Research Help Desk on the first floor of the Learning Commons to find out more about the language learning section. From French, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean and even American Sign Language we have a handful of resources to help you get started.
If you are a public library user, you have the option to access Mango Language!