World Capitals & Landmarks
This South American capital is known as the highest capital city in the world, sitting over 11,000 feet above sea level.
La Paz, Bolivia
This Mediterranean dish made of mashed chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil is now popular worldwide.
hummus
“Salām” is a common greeting meaning “peace” in this language.
Arabic
The K-pop group BTS is from this country.
South Korea
During finals week, this beverage becomes every college student’s best friend.
coffee
The ancient city of Petra, carved into rose-colored rock, is found in this Middle Eastern country.
Jordan
In Japan, this dish of noodles served in a hot broth is a staple comfort food.
Ramen
In Germany, you might greet a friend informally by saying this.
Hallo or Servus
This British band became a global sensation in the 1960s.
The Beatles
The classic “college roommate experience” often involves arguing over this household item
the thermostat
This Asian capital’s name means “peace” in its native language and hosted the 2020 Olympic Games.
Tokyo, Japan
Argentina is famous for this cooking style that involves grilling meat over open flames.
asado
'Ciao' can mean both hello and goodbye in this language
Italian
Bollywood films are primarily produced in this Indian city
Mumbai
Students studying abroad/away from home often experience this feeling of longing for home and familiarity.
homesickness
The world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, is located in this city.
Dubai
This spicy stew from Nigeria often contains goat meat or fish and is made with leafy greens and palm oil.
egusi soup
'Habari' means hello in this East African language.
Swahili
This music genre blends Afrobeats, pop, and hip-hop, and has produced stars like Burna Boy, Rema, and Wizkid, among others.
Afrobeats
The phrase “pulling an all-nighter” means doing this.
staying up all night to study or finish work
This European capital straddles two continents — Europe and Asia.
Istanbul, Turkey
In France, this dessert made of caramelized sugar and custard translates to “burnt cream.”
crème brûlée
'Konnichiwa' is a greeting in this language.
Japanese
The FIFA World Cup is the most popular sporting event for this sport.
soccer (football)
This popular SLU campus event involves student organizations showcasing cultures through food, music, and dance.
Diwali Celebration