Students looking to further their knowledge of other countries and cultures or would like to know how they can become a student abroad through the Atlantis Project, can attend the Cup of Culture event on March 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room.

The Cup of Culture event is an annual event that is held in the spring semester to promote an understanding among college students around the world.

This semester, four Bakersfield College students will be in the exchange program. Two are going to Italy and two are going to Spain.

Students going to the event will gain a lot of knowledge of other cultures and an understanding of what it’s like growing up in different areas of the world, according to Shohreh Rahman, counselor at BC and International Student Services coordinator.

Rahman believes that students need to broaden their horizons and take trips abroad to learn of other cultures and take the knowledge that they gain back to their homes.

“This knowledge could help create a more peaceful world,” she said.

This year, the event will have presentations, performances and cultural activities from students of countries all around the world. Students from Cameroon, Croatia, Honduras, Italy, Poland, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Spain and Venezuela will be presenting.

The Atlantis Project is the first official study abroad program at Bakersfield College which is sponsored by the Atlantic Degree Program. This program is a one-semester program that allows students to study abroad. Students can apply on the BC website.