I&E Institute Learning Opportunities
Understanding the International Student Experience
Date and Time
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Location
Registration on Sprout is required to receive a Zoom link.
Description
This session is a 1.5 hour zoom workshop and breakout session. The presentation will focus on the international student experience at GVSU from the point of recruitment to graduation and beyond. You'll hear from a current international student at GVSU as well as two staff members that work closely with our international student population. During the workshop, there will be time for open dialogue and discussion.
Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the various hurdles and challenges that international students must navigate prior to, during, and following their studies
- Reflect on how they as individuals (or their unit) can better support international students at GVSU
- Develop greater empathy for international students by hearing from a current international student at GVSU
Presenters:
- Rachel Salinas (She/Her/Hers) Assistant Dean, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing
- Chris Hendree (He/Him/His) Associate Director of International Recruitment
- Esther Muchai (She/Her/Hers) PCEC Graduate Assistant and current international student
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Contact
Inclusion & Equity Institute
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 616-331-4111