Den Helder 3 Team August 30 th, 2012 Pic’ It Easy and Powerful Shopping List for New International Student

1. Objective 2. Product Description 3. Lesson Learned 4. Conclusion

1. To facilitate groceries shopping for new international student. 2. To learn about acculturation and working in multi-culture group.

 Shopping list with Pictures and Translation  Designed for specific Nationalities (China, India, and Greek)  Easy to download and print

It’s hard for new international students to find specific needs in their new city: ◦ Culture challenge ◦ Language problem ◦ Store Location

It’s hard for new international students to find specific needs in their new city: ◦ Culture challenge  Category for Each Country ◦ Language problem  Translation and Picture of Shopping List ◦ Store Location  Store Map

1. Access website. 2. Select country (Greece, China, India). 3. Select the items. 4. Download/ print. 5. Point the picture and pick it!

Universal Application ◦ Broader Category  Bicycle store, transportation, etc ◦ Broader Country

Objective Individual Problem Identification Group Brainstorming Evaluating and Short- listing Assessing Demands

Point of View Different focus Ways of thinking Broaden perspective Compromising and Unity Common ground Clearly defined goals Communication Affirmation to overcome language barrier Clear explanation Work Process Clear work plan Strength/weakness identification Task allocation Effective meeting Multicultural Group Work

Concept of Acculturation RespectAdaptationCommunication

1. Product ◦ Overcome the problem of shopping needs in different culture. ◦ Potential for further development; expandable concept. 2. Learning Process ◦ Significance acculturation experience. ◦ Multicultural group work experience.

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