TYLER, Texas — There are 50 plus countries that Tyler Junior College's students comes from, and that’s what the annual international day at TJC is dedicated to showcasing.
"The point is just to celebrate the diversity of our campus with all the different countries that our students represent," Lauren Tyler, Director of Student Life said.
The event, in its 32nd year, had music, art, food, and more! It was an event for everyone to enjoy, but students at TJC want to spotlight the true meaning of the event.
"It’s very important for education to know the cultural background," Jene van Heerden, TJC student said.
"TJC has a lot of international students, we’re just trying to make everyone feel included and have the opportunity to learn about different backgrounds, cultures, and nationalities," student Kyeleigh Kincade said.
After visiting, if you’re itching to travel, the post office made it easy to get your passport ready.
"It’s challenging sometimes to make time or make an appointment to go to the passport office, so we are very lucky to have them come here and make it more accessible to those who need to update their passports or get a new one," Tyler said.
Even if you missed the opportunity today, use this story as a reminder that if you're preparing for summer travel, it could take a couple weeks to a few months to have it ready.
"It does take a few weeks to get your passport updated and so beyond making an appointment and getting all the right paperwork it is a little bit of a more rigorous process to get it done," Tyler said.