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Welcoming the World? Pre-arrival expectations vs. post-arrival experiences Christa Ovenell College Director Fraser International College
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fraseric.ca navitas.com Expectations, meet reality… https://youtu.be/AnIIgOEONa0
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fraseric.ca navitas.com Session Overview Introductions Background Pre-arrival expectations Post-arrival reality Personalizing the problem Bridging the gap: tips for successful pre- arrival campaigns Questions
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fraseric.ca navitas.com Background 2006: FIC opens on SFU’s campus welcoming 85 students into three pathway programs. 2010: partnership renewed 2015: 2100 students, 8 pathways, 1000 graduates (SFU), 2500 students in process at SFU
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fraseric.ca navitas.com Pre-arrival expectations vs Post-arrival reality Adventure & Freedom Fear Financial Geographic Climate-based “Don’t know what they don’t know”
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fraseric.ca navitas.com Personalize the problem Who are my students? What are their special needs? What barriers exist from the time they get off the plane to when they first arrive on campus which may prevent an easy, welcoming transition? What can I do to address those problems?
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fraseric.ca navitas.com Personalize the problem: Your turn! Who are your students? What are their special needs? What barriers exist from the time they get off the plane to when they first arrive on campus which may prevent an easy, welcoming transition? What can YOU do to address those problems?
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fraseric.ca navitas.com Bridging the Gap: Pre-arrival tips In-country pre-departure sessions Pre-departure websites/apps Lightening-fast response times Personal welcome Mandatory orientation
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fraseric.ca navitas.com Thank you & Questions For further information please contact: Christa Ovenell, Fraser International College Christa.Ovenell@fraseric.ca
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