{"id":38652,"date":"2024-01-19T14:38:10","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T19:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/?post_type=cu_event&#038;p=38652"},"modified":"2025-06-09T11:11:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:11:04","slug":"winterlude","status":"publish","type":"cu_event","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/event\/winterlude\/","title":{"rendered":"Winterlude: Celebrating Culture and Community!"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"mb-6 cu-pageheader cu-component-updated md:mb-12\">\n    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 pb-5 after:w-10 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px\">\n        \n    <\/h1>\n    \n        <\/header>\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"cu-buttongroup cu-component-updated flex flex-wrap md:flex-1 gap-3 md:gap-5 justify-start\">\n                                                                        <\/div>\n    \n<p><strong>Meet at Terranga Commons (Residence) front desk &#8211; Then head down to Winterlude together on transit.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This event on Sparks Street is the perfect opportunity for international students to experience Canadian culture, connect with the local community, and enjoy the winter season!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Make Connections<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Events like these are perfect for meeting other students, forming friendships, and building a sense of community. Moving to a new country can feel isolating, and events like these help students feel more connected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Fun Break from Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exploring Winterlude is relaxing and inspiring\u2014it\u2019s a chance to step away from academic pressures and recharge while doing something creative and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn the City<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting to Winterlude involves navigating public transit with a group, which is a great way for international students to become more familiar with the OC Transpo system and for you to feel confident exploring Ottawa on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Immerse Yourself in Canadian Culture:<\/strong><br><br>Celebrate the 60th anniversary of Canada\u2019s national flag with unique exhibits, trivia, and an ice sculpture perfect for Instagram-worthy moments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warm Up and Stay Cozy:<\/strong><br><br>Enjoy FREE hot apple cider and beverages while exploring Sparks Street. A great way to experience a true Canadian winter tradition!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discover Indigenous Experiences:<\/strong><br><br>Try traditional bannock and tea while learning about Indigenous culture\u2014a meaningful and delicious way to connect with Canada\u2019s roots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meet New People and Make Memories:<\/strong><br><br>With performances, interactive exhibits, and activities, this event is a great chance to meet locals, fellow students, and families in a friendly and welcoming environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience Ottawa\u2019s Vibrant Winter Scene:<\/strong><br><br>From live entertainment to creative installations like &#8220;Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0,&#8221; you\u2019ll get a taste of what makes Ottawa a special place to live and study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Come and explore everything Sparks Street with has to offer\u2014 with this peer lead event!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out other upcoming events by following our&nbsp;social media posts on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/360.carleton.ca\/urd\/sits.urd\/run\/&quot;http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sl_ravens&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/360.carleton.ca\/urd\/sits.urd\/run\/&quot;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@slravens_carleton&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Register here on <a href=\"https:\/\/360.carleton.ca\/urd\/sits.urd\/run\/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_enq&amp;code1=CSAS&amp;code2=&amp;code4=IPR_UDFA=EVT;IPR_UDFB=U25021513000;\">Carleton 360<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"cu_event_type":[169],"cu_event_audience":[],"class_list":["post-38652","cu_event","type-cu_event","status-publish","hentry","cu_event_type-february"],"acf":{"cu_event_start_date":"2025-02-15T13:00:00","cu_event_end_date":"2025-02-15T16:30:00","cu_event_location_type":"in-person","cu_event_meeting_address_type":"on-campus","cu_building":"TC","cu_event_meeting_room":"Front Desk ","cu_event_meeting_address_full":null,"cu_event_virtual_type":"tbd","cu_event_virtual_meeting_link":"","cu_post_thumbnail":false,"cu_event_cost":"Free","cu_event_registration":"","cu_event_secondary_button":"","cu_event_contact_name":"","cu_event_email":"issoevents@cunet.carleton.ca","cu_event_phone":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event\/38652","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/cu_event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event\/38652\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":41147,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event\/38652\/revisions\/41147"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38652"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"cu_event_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event_type?post=38652"},{"taxonomy":"cu_event_audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cu_event_audience?post=38652"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}