RACHAEL ROBERTSON Communications at VIIS

Presentation Outline Handbooks Residents’ Handbook Saragur Handbook Online Social Media International Universities Personal Field Visit Reflections

V-LEAD Hostel Residents’ Handbook Updated and edited  Formatting  English  Additional Sections  PDF for website Wufoo Form  Electronic filing

Saragur Medical Electives Program Handbook Similar concept to Residents’ Handbook  Travel  Housing  Food  Program Expectations  Kannada Eases cross-cultural transition

Social Media Age of social media  Facebook  Tool for storytelling  Twitter  New connections & quick information

University Contact Information 350 Colleges & Universities USA, Canada, Europe, Asia

Field Visit: SPICMACAY Government bringing dance to schools Spread classical art forms  Kathkali- storytelling

Reflections Improved communication  Personal improvement  Make things clear Expanding reach  More people from more places  Learn and contribute Learning  Project  Experiences – good & bad  Living abroad

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