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Culture & Language Partnerships (CLEP)

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Curriculum Globalization and Virtual Exchange

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Share Culture … Build Community

CLEP brings people together to build bridges of communication and cross-cultural relationships among people of diverse backgrounds to strengthen our communities for global understanding.

Culture and Language Exchange Partnerships

What are the Culture and Language Exchange (CLEP) Partnerships

CLEP brings people together to build bridges of communication and cross-cultural relationships among people of diverse backgrounds to strengthen our communities for global understanding.

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Benefits of Joining CLEP

There are many benefits for joining CLEP.

CLEP builds cross-cultural friendships among people of different nationalities, ethnicities, races, and religions.
CLEP provides opportunities to participate in culturally diverse events on the campus and in the community.
CLEP strengthens global mindedness as part of a global community.
CLEP enables insights for looking at community issues from a global perspective.

CLEP Member Expectations

What can you expect as a CLEP member?

As a CLEP member you will….

  • meet with other participants at cultural events and locations both on campus and in the community to discover more about each other’s perspectives through shared experiences.

  • build friendships through mutual understanding of shared human experiences.

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Joining CLEP

Who should join a partnership?

You should join CLEP if you are interested in the following common goals:
Open-minded to global awareness and understanding.
Eager to learn about perspectives from other cultures.
Willing to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Seeking cross-cultural communication skills.
Interested in understanding diverse languages.

Responsibilities for CLEP Members

What are the responsibilities for CLEP members to support shared goals?

Complete an application for fall and/or winter semesters as a registered student at Mott Community College.
Attend a Meet and Greet event to meet CLEP members at the beginning of the semester.
Engage in cultural activities and events with other CLEP members during each semester.
Sustain dialogue by sharing comments and photos through various connections with CLEP partners such as email, messages, and social media.
Celebrate your experience by attending an International Celebration Potluck meal at the end of the semester.

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Past Members

What do past members have to say about CLEP?

“This program let me meet with new people and cultures and let me learn about others personally, and not from the internet.”
“I feel I can confidently talk to other people from different cultures and backgrounds. I am more open-minded to accept other points of view without judgement.”
“It is a great way to break international barriers and meet different nationalities.”


CLEP Application

CLEP has open membership from September through March each academic year.

For more information, contact Debra Gibes, Co-coordinator [email protected]

Join CLEP

October 1, 2021
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