International Student Lounge Opens

Conn officially opened the International Student Lounge in Knowlton.

Connecticut College officially opened its International Student Lounge during a Nov. 20 ceremony attended by students, faculty and staff. Located in a large, bright and airy room on the first floor of Knowlton House, the College’s international language residence hall, the International Student Lounge is a dedicated hub for connection and community building rooted in cross-cultural exchange.

International Student Association President Sababa Ahmed ’27, a computer science major and Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology scholar from Bangladesh, said she and her fellow students look forward to using the space to host events, study, relax and make memories.

“To international students, this lounge is more than just a room. It’s a home base … a space that gives comfort and belonging,” she said. 

Associate Dean of the College and International Student Adviser Carmela Patton noted that the grand opening took place during International Education Week, “a celebration of the importance of global learning, cross-cultural exchange and the many ways international education enriches campus life.”

“This new space represents the College’s deep commitment to supporting our international students and celebrating our global community,” Patton said, adding that Knowlton House has become “a global village—a living and learning community where domestic and international students come together to engage with and experience diverse cultures.”