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By: Oluranti Adedeji, Quiana Davis, Angelika Nyzio, Raffi Wartanian, Jessica Humphrey, Aileen Valdez, and Kenneth Lien
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Common Hour – Marillac Terrace
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Common Hour – Library Commons
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Sun Yat Sen Building
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OBSTALCES FACED BY ASIAN IMMIGRANTS IN ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Prejudice & Stereotypes Mimicking the Asian accent Name Calling - “Fresh off the Boat” Making jest of their attire combinations Befriending Asians because they are coined to be “intelligent” The existing rivalry and separation between the Asian community Americanized Versus “FOB’s” The Americanized taking advantage of the “FOB’s”
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OBSTALCES FACED BY ASIAN IMMIGRANTS IN ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY International Students Procedures Applying to attend St. John’s University: Fill Application Include Official Transcript, Recommendation letters, Personal Statement, & TOEFL (If Required) When Accepted into St. John's University students receives: Acceptance Letter I20 Required to filled out to obtain an F1 student visa Must provide a bank statement that has tuition of 4 years – Approx. $100,000
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OBSTALCES FACED BY ASIAN IMMIGRANTS IN ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY Obstacles: Pay tuition in full Must Be Full Time student Scholarships – SAT Scores No work Study Limited positions to work as student workers Paid on departmental budgets Restrictions – Between 10 – 20 hrs (During School) 35hrs max (During Vacations) Optional Practical Training – OPT To Obtain experience in field of study Maximum of 1 Year Upon graduation: After OPT elapses, employer must file or students must return to their country
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TREATMENT OF ASIAN IMMIGRANTS: PERSONAL FORM VS. COMMODITY FORM St. John’s gives the impression that Asians are treated as they should in the personal form Actually treat Asian students like a commodity: Assume that Asian students are more studious and can help increase overall GPA of University Advertise and promote a strong diversity among students - used as a marketing tool
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HOW ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY AIDS ASIANS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HOW ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY AIDS ASIANS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Events set up specifically for Asians and international students: Fraternities/ Sororities Cultural Clubs Cultural celebration events at Marillac Sun Yat Sen Museum Programs set up for Asians and international students: ESL TOEFL
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International Office
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HOW ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY AIDS ASIANS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS International Student Office Menu at St. John’s University: Sushi Bar Chinese Take Out Different variety of desserts
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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT Opportunity to unite all different cultures under one roof May include not only students, but the surrounding community Opportunity to learn about different cultures: Performances Dancing Singing Poetry Participants also: Wear authentic costumes Serve native dishes
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STUDY ABROAD More opportunities should be offered for the study abroad program Should be made available to all students regardless of financial status Options such as: More scholarships & other funding Exchange Programs Possible internships Work study programs Great learning experience Better lessons are taught outside the class room Important Students become less ignorant about other cultures
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AIDING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Four campus Network for Student Workers Expansion of International Office International Student Website Message Board Mentorship Program
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INTERNATIONAL FOOD IN MARILLAC CAFETERIA Variety of food from different countries Planned out menus Special holiday menu
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CONCLUSION Issues when it comes to immigration and international students Ways to aid our diverse population and unite it Big changes start from small ones Food and cultural events Efficient and effective International Office Significant contributions to our school
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KUMBAYA LYRICS: Kumbaya, my Lord, Kumbaya Oh Lord, Kumbaya
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