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.
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.
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.
What can you expect as a CLEP member?
As a CLEP member you will….
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.
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.
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 has open membership from September through March each academic year.
For more information, contact Debra Gibes, Co-coordinator debra.gibes@mcc.edu
