WELCOME WEEK 2024

SEPTEMBER 23RD - SEPTEMBER 27TH

Welcome Week Recap

Award Ceremony Video

Magnificent Monday

Trivia Tuesday

The lies are in the last column

Whimsical Wednesday

Welcome to Welcome Week 2024! Make sure to check this page for updates.

To participate

To share your submissions

  • Message us on Instagram or Facebook

  • Share in the Welcome Week group chat (via WhatsApp)

  • Email rukayat.olunlade@hudsonglobalscholars.com

Monday, September 23rd 

Magnificent Monday Activities:

  • SHARE - Share your answer in any format you choose—whether through a short video, a written reflection, or pictures that represent your answer.

    • Prompt: "The best thing in my country is ________ because ________."

  • READ - Check out what some of our Hudson Global Scholar staff believe is the best thing about their home countries, cities, and towns. Read their responses and comment on what you found the most interesting.

  • CELEBRATE - September 21st is International Day of Peace.

    • Let’s come together to celebrate International Day of Peace! Share what peace means to you in a photo, quote, or video.

Tuesday, September 24th

Trivia Tuesday Activities:

  • PARTICIPATE - Participate in trivia questions all day.

    • Get excited for fun trivia questions posted throughout the day. Each hour brings a new question and the fastest correct answers will earn points!

  • JOIN - Join us for a live Kahoot trivia session.

    • Click here to join us for a high-energy live trivia session where you’ll face off against other students.

    • 1:30 pm est. (New York Time)

  • READ - Two truths and a lie: Teacher edition

    • Think you know your teachers? Think again! Check out the fun “Two Truths and a Lie” stories shared by your teachers. Can you spot the lie? Guess correctly to earn extra points for your team!

Wednesday, September 25th

Whimsical Wednesday Activities:

  • SHARE - Share your creative side.

    • Whether it's painting, poetry, photography, or music—we want to see your creative side! Share a video, picture, or written piece that shows off your unique talents.

  • VOTE - Vote for your favorite creative submission

    • Review all the creative submissions and cast your vote for the one that impresses you the most. Which submission will take home the top prize? Your vote decides!

  • READ AND JOIN -Discover a Guitarist's Journey

    • Click here to join us and meet a talented guitarist from Mexico, who turned his passion for music into a lifelong adventure.

    • 4:00 pm est. (New York Time)

Thursday, September 26th 

Thrilling Thursday Activities:

  • PARTICIPATE - Participate in our online scavenger hunt.

    • Get ready for a thrilling virtual adventure! Hunt for clues and items online and around your home.

  • JOIN - Join us for a live university advising session.

    • Have questions about university application? Curious about what it’s like to attend university in the United States? Join us for a live session to learn more about how we can support you.

    • Click here to join at 10:00 am est. (New York Time)

    READ - Check out one student’s journey and passion for playing the violin.

    • Read the story and reflect on how pursuing a passion can be exciting. Feel free to share your own musical or creative journeys in the comments!

Friday, September 27th

Finale Friday Activities: