1. Learning in different cultures
Cultural Awareness:
Learning in different cultures

2. Introductions
Tell us your name and write it on the board
Tell us where you were born (which city and which country)

3. What will you do in this session?
Introduce yourself to the group
Share an aspect of your culture
Think about your expectations of studying at Wintec
Compare your expectations of studying at Wintec with the reality
Think about what you can do to increase your chances of success at Wintec

4. The cultural iceberg

5. Sharing aspects of culture
Talk to someone from a different country (if possible) or someone you don’t know
Tell them one thing about your country or culture that you think is special or interesting

6. Different Expectations
Individually:
Complete the questionnaire on your own (5 minutes)
In groups:
Look at the correct answers (on the table)
Tell your group:
Which of your expectations did not match the reality
Work out as a group which expectations most commonly did not match the reality
Select a person to report to the whole class. (15 mins)

7. Do your expectations match reality?
Stand in a line according to how many of your expectations matched the reality.
Stay in the line, and talk in groups of three about the thing that is concerning you the most.

8. Basic fixes for your questions
Talk to your tutors
Talk to your classmates
Read all the information you are given about your course
See the Student Support Office (Hub)
Keep asking questions!
(Actively Seek Knowledge)