Love of Culture

Many students look forward to the Cultural Extravaganza held at BYU - I as a way to experience many different cultures in one night. Eric Christoffersen, President of the Russian Association a Junior in Health Science is the man in charge this year. "I did not attended it last year due to being in [school at BYU] Provo, but I heard that last year was a great success and many students enjoyed it," said Christoffersen.  "The main difference this year is that we are starting to prepare for it sooner that way we can have the full cooperation with other departments here on campus."

Christoffersen is looking forward to experiencing the different cultures at the Extravaganza as different groups represent some of their countries and cultures.

Christoffersen has been interested in different cultures since his youth. He was adopted from Russia at a young age and his parents taught him to love different cultures.  

" I was raised to parents that love culture, they instilled the importance of accepting others despite their backgrounds," said Christoffersen.  "As a result, I have traveled to Denmark, Japan, and a lot of places in the States learning about people, their culture, and their backgrounds."  Christoffersen looks forward to helping others gain an interest and appreciation for the different walks of life here on Campus and hopes that the cultural night will help in this endeavor.