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Preparing International Students
for their New Life: An Innovative Virtual
Pre-Arrival Orientation
Alejandra ParraAlejandra ParraNova Southeastern UniversityNova Southeastern University
October 2012October 2012
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Office of International AffairsOffice of International Affairs
Mission
The mission of the Office of International Affairs is to develop, facilitate, and oversee high quality innovative international programs, initiatives and partnerships by providing leadership, coordination, and service to students and faculty both on and off campus.
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NSU International Student EnrollmentNSU International Student Enrollment
International Enrollment on campus: over 1,200 students (student visa)
116 countries represented on campus
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Interesting Facts about Interesting Facts about International Students at NSU…International Students at NSU…
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Interesting Facts about Interesting Facts about International Students at NSU…International Students at NSU…
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Preparing International Preparing International Students Students Before Before
They Arrive in the USThey Arrive in the US
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Application
Admission Process
OIA first contact
FULL Admission
Course Registration
I-20 created
Welcome Packet
I-20 sent
Prior to arrival in the USA
Student works with individual program office
Ongoing communication
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How do we guide our NEW How do we guide our NEW international student?international student?
First message
upon application
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How do we guide our NEW How do we guide our NEW international student?international student?
First message
upon application
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Welcome Packet
•I-20I-20•Welcome LetterWelcome Letter•Virtual Orientation Virtual Orientation instructionsinstructions
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Welcome LetterWelcome Letter
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Virtual Pre-arrival Orientation Virtual Pre-arrival Orientation Access InstructionsAccess Instructions
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Some Questions….Some Questions….
• What are the needs of International Students BEFORE they arrive in the United States?
• What do they need to know?• How do they feel?• What questions do they have?• What do they know/don’t they know?
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Our responseOur response
A Virtual Pre-Arrival Orientation (VPAO)•Easy to follow•Designed using simple technology tools•With basic information to prepare students for their experience•ONLY containing details that students need BEFORE they travel
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NSU ResourcesNSU Resources
Office of Information Technology
OITNSU online platform
Innovation Zone
I-ZoneOnline module design
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NSU Virtual Pre-arrival OrientationNSU Virtual Pre-arrival Orientation
7 Modules•Intro to NSU•Office of International Students•Health Insurance•Technology•Housing/Packing•Academic Pre-Arrival Information •Transportation and Check in
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Intro to NSU
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OISS
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Health Insurance
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Technology
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Housing
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Academic Info
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Arrival Info
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Preparing International Preparing International Students Students When When
They Arrive in the USThey Arrive in the US
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How do we guide our NEW How do we guide our NEW international student?international student?
First message
upon application
1
Welcome Packet
•I-20I-20•Welcome LetterWelcome Letter•Virtual Orientation Virtual Orientation instructionsinstructions
Check-in upon arrival
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Preparing International Students Preparing International Students When They Arrive at NSUWhen They Arrive at NSU
Document check-in upon arrival
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Welcome Orientation at Check-in
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Welcome Poster
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How do we guide our NEW How do we guide our NEW international student?international student?
First message
upon application
1
Welcome Packet
•I-20I-20•Welcome LetterWelcome Letter•Virtual Orientation Virtual Orientation instructionsinstructions
Check-in upon arrival
New Student Orientation
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Some opinions on the VPAOSome opinions on the VPAO
Was the online Virtual Orientation useful to you?
“Yes, it was very useful. It gave me an idea of how to prepare for my arrival to the U.S.”A. A., Undergraduate student
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Can you provide us with a comment on the Can you provide us with a comment on the Virtual Orientation?Virtual Orientation?
“It was very nice! I got all the information I needed and prepared everything in the comfort of my own home and in my country. I suggest you continue with the Virtual Orientation so other students could take advantage of that information and prepare themselves from their homes, wherever they may be, before they arrive to the university.”A.A., Undergraduate Student
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Can you provide us with a comment on the Can you provide us with a comment on the Virtual Orientation? Virtual Orientation? (Cont’d)(Cont’d)
“It was useful and interesting, very interactive. It worked fine for me.” J. C. Undergraduate student
“I learnt how the school was started up etc. and the quiz also made sure that you had the required documents to enter into the us and into Nova.” G. E. Graduate Student
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Some FiguresSome Figures
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Completion InformationCompletion Information
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The FutureThe Future
• Collaboration with M.S. in Student Affairs program to conduct research-in progress
• Find a better way of enforcing virtual orientation
• Design similar orientation for online international students
• Virtual Orientation version for J-1 and Fulbright scholars
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OIA Contact informationOIA Contact information
Website: http://www.nova.edu/internationalstudents/
Email:[email protected]@nova.edu
Phone:954-262-7240 (24/7-new!)
Skype:nsu.international
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Your participation in Academy 10 includes:
•NAFSA membership for up to 18 months •NAFSA 2013 Annual Conference registration fee •2013 Academy spring training •2013 preconference workshop at the annual conference •2013 regional conference registration* •2013 preconference workshop at regional conferences* •Access to NAFSA network and networking opportunities •Supported learning by an experienced coach •Continued connection with a cohort of peers
*Reduced/waived depending on decision by regional leadership.
Submit Your Application to Academy 10 Today!Applications are due December 3, 2012.
A $3,500 value for $1,859!
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Thank you!Thank you!