Integrating International and Domestic First-Year Students Get Globally Engaged: Integrating International and Domestic First-Year Students Renée Bishai Program Coordinator for Global Engagement Office of International Affairs

Outline Introduction to OIA Context for international student experience Global Engagement programs Brainstorming session

Office of International Affairs International Students & Scholars Education Abroad Area Studies Centers African Studies Middle East Studies Latin American Studies Slavic and East European Studies East Asian Studies Mershon Center for International Security Studies Global Gateways Global One Health

Who is considered an “international student”? For OIA’s purposes, this just refers to students who are in F-1 or J-1 non-immigrant status—i.e., students whose immigration status in the US is dependent on their status as full time students at Ohio State.

International Student Path to The Ohio State University Prepare for College/University Apply to The Ohio State University Academically Admitted Financial Review Ohio State Issues Immigration Document, Student Pays “SEVIS Fee” Schedule Appointment at U.S. Consulate/Embassy

International Student Path to The Ohio State University Make Flight Arrangements Schedule Check-In Appointment with Office of International Affairs Optional for Chinese UGs: Attend Pre-Departure Orientation Pre-Departure Emails & Complete Carmen courses (Re)Read OIA’s Pack Say Goodbye to Family and Friends and Head to the Airport

International Student Path to The Ohio State University Present immigration documents, funding, admission letter and receipt of SEVIS Fee payment to CBP Catch connecting flight to Columbus, Ohio Land at Port Columbus International Airport Find transportation to residence hall or apartment Check In with the Office of International Affairs ESL and Math Placement Test

International Student Path to The Ohio State University Schedule Classes with Academic Advisor & Evaluate any Transfer Credits Orientation with the Office of International Affairs and Campus Partners Attend Welcome Events Start Classes

Global Engagement International Student Orientation Pre-Departure Orientation in China On-campus Check-In and Orientation Ongoing Orientation

What is ongoing orientation? The Office of International Affairs has developed creative programming to increase opportunities for international students to get involved and facilitate growing relationships between international students and the Ohio State campus community through social, cultural and educational activities. The Global Engagement team provides opportunities for international and domestic students to experience the diverse culture at Ohio State. Global Engagement has implemented a variety of programs and activities to better promote cross-cultural relationships on campus.

First Year Success Series Offerings Global Engagement Nights Buckeye Book Community Discussions Know & Engage the World Workshop on Spoken English for the Academic Experience Academic Success

Academic Workshops OIA’s Academic Success Series workshops: Preparing Effective Papers Preparing for Writing at the University Developing Effective Study Skills: Memory Tools and Reading Strategies Communicating with Faculty & Instructors Academic Success 101 Building Confidence in Participating in Discussions and Preparing a Class Presentation Foundations of Writing for the Classroom Keys to Strategic, Confident Test Taking

Global Engagement Nights Weekly sessions for international and domestic students Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. in 160 Enarson Classroom Building Topics range from cultural stereotypes to dating norms

Global Engagement Film Series Screenings of new international films Panel discussion prior to film Every fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Gateway Film Center

English Conversation Program Promotes the development of global English skills by facilitating student-led interactions between a linguistically and culturally diverse group of individuals All participants, native and non-native speakers of English, can increase their global competency

English Conversation Program Group Dynamics Groups are intentionally linguistically/culturally diverse Groups are egalitarian in nature The success of the group is dependent on each individual member Meet six times per semester Three large events per year Spanish Arabic English (USA) English (India) Mandarin

Trips Fall Break and Spring Break Half international, half domestic students Annual partnership with Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Student Leadership Global Ambassadors Global Leadership Initiative Host of Global Engagement Nights Coordinate other events around the city Global Leadership Initiative Year-long program designed to cultivate globally-competent future leaders English Conversation Program Group Facilitators Coordinators

Staying Connected Global Engagement newsletter Global Engagement Facebook Office of International Affairs social media Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr

Discuss How can we collaborate with you? How can you collaborate with each other? What are we missing?

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