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Academic Advising at International Student Orientation:
30 Days of Success
Justin Repici Sally Solomon
Northeastern University March 9, 2016
Northeastern University
• 10,000+ International Students • 6th most in the US and most in New England • 10-20% year to year growth past 10 years
• 2015 - 2016 Presentations
• Fall Session 1: 350+ freshmen international • Fall Session 2: 100+ transfer international • Spring: 80+ international
First World Series • 1903 at Huntington Grounds • Boston 5 games – Pittsburgh 3 games
Name Institution Country of Origin Languages Role
1. 2. 3. 4.
A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I.
Side 1 Side 2 Questions For You
2-Sided Card Activity
Questions For You
Side 1
• Name (First and Last)
• Institution
• Country of origin
• What languages do you speak
• Your role regarding international student support
Side 1 – Questions For You 1. List 1-2 things that you find most rewarding
working with international students.
2. List 1-2 challenges you have encountered working with international students.
3. List 1-2 areas where your institution excels in working with international students.
4. List 1-2 areas your institution still needs to develop for international students.
Side 2 – Questions For You A. What are 1 or 2 steps international students
should take to be academically successful in their first 30 days?
B. What resources on campus are most important for international students during their first 30 days on campus?
C. What are 1 or 2 reasons international students should meet with academic advisors?
Meet someone new and share your thoughts – 2-3 minutes.
C.U.B.
Connect. Understand. Balance. We are going to take you through some practical steps
as you journey from cub to bear.
Connect positively with people and resources on campus and in Boston
Understand how and why education in the U.S. and Northeastern may be different
Find Balance between academics and social life
Connect with People
30 Day Challenge: Exchange social media with someone new
Connect with Academic Advisors
Top 5 Reasons • Develop semester by semester academic plan • Explore programs of study and requirements • Discuss career goals, ideas, dreams, and future • Connect with resources • Other _______________ (for you to complete)
30 Day Challenge: Meet with your academic advisor
Connect with Instructors
• Get to know professors • Attend office hours • Schedule appointments • Meet teaching assistants
30 Day Challenge: Attend professor office hours
Connect with Class Experience
• Attend class and be on-time • Understand your syllabus • Participate and contribute • Complete homework on time • Ask questions • Join study groups • Take and review notes
30 Day Challenge: Ask a student in class out for lunch
Connect with Student Mentors
• Global Student Mentors • College Mentors • Department Mentors • Informal Mentors • CSSH Circle
Visit “Peer Circles” poster session March 10 @ 2pm
30 Day Challenge: Ask a mentor about their NU experience
Connect with Tools
30 Day Challenge: Explore myNeu and run a degree audit
Connect with Tools
“Student Bill of Academic Rights” and “Student Responsibilities”
Connect with Resources
30 Day Challenge: Attend at least 2 ISSI Carnevale events
Peer Tutoring
International Tutoring Center
Connect with You
30 Day Challenge: Take 15 minutes of “me time”
Connect.
People Academic Advisors
Instructors Class Experience Student Mentors
Tools Resources
You
D. What day of the week is “R”?
E. GPA – Grade Point Average: What does a B– equal on a 4.000 scale?
F. List 1 or 2 strategies you use in advising international students. How are the strategies different or similar from advising domestic students?
Side 2 – Questions For You
D. What day of the week is “R”?
E. GPA – Grade Point Average: What does a B– equal on a 4.000 scale?
F. List 1 or 2 strategies you use in advising international students. How are the strategies different or similar from advising domestic students?
Side 2 – Questions For You
E. GPA – Grade Point Average: Calculate.
Side 2 – Questions For You Class Grade Credit
Hours GPA Quality
Points BIOL1101 B- 4
ENGW1111 A- 4
ECON1115 B+ 4
ACCT1203 B 4
College Seminar A 1
Cumulative GPA 3.216
Quality Points / Credits 54.668 / 17
=
x
x
x
x
x
GPA
2.666
3.666
3.333
3.000
4.000
Quality Points 10.668
14.668
13.332
12.000
4.000
Please form a small group, introduce yourselves,
and discuss your answers. (2-3 minutes)
F. List 1 or 2 strategies you use in advising
international students. How are the strategies different or similar from advising domestic students?
Side 2 – Questions For You
Understand.
Higher Education Shock
U.S. Culture Shock
Academic Culture Shock
Understand – Academic Differences Office Hours: Walk-ins vs. Appointments
“Why did I need to sign up? I thought you said they were walk-in office hours.”
Advisors, Faculty and Mentors “What kinds of questions can I ask my professor? Do I really need their help?”
Academic Honesty “The professor said we could help each other. How much sharing is okay?”
Assessments “Multiple choice is so difficult. One small word leads to the wrong answer.”
Classroom Discussion “I am not used to raising my hand and speaking in class.
By the time I think of something to say someone else said it.”
Understand - Academic Integrity
30 Day Challenge: Understand citations and collaboration
Understand.
U.S. Education System Culture Shock
Academic Differences Academic Integrity
Balance.
Side 2 – Questions For You
G. List 1 or 2 study habits you find successful. List 1 or 2 study habits you want to improve.
H. List 1 activity or group you plan to join at NU.
I. On a scale of 1 to 5, how well do you balance your academic and social time? And why? {1 = No Balance . . . 5 = Very Balanced}
Social Academics
Balance – Academics and Social
Balance – Academics and Social
Academics • Who planned your daily schedule? • Was attendance required? • Do you study last minute or well in advance?
Social • Did you have a consistent sleep schedule? • Did you work, volunteer, or participate in
student organizations? • Did you ever say “no” to a social invitation?
Social Academics
Balance.
Taking Care of Yourself
Study Space 300+ Student Clubs Roommates 4+ Classes
Marino Center
16,000 Undergrads
Time Management Study Habits
Syllabus
Attendance
Academic Calendar
Orientation Welcome Week
Activities Fair Volunteer Fair
Boston
Social Media
Grades
Labs and Recitations
Quizzes, Tests, Exams, Papers, Projects
Portfolios
Tutoring Streaming Video and Games
Life in Home Country
Balance.
Academics Social Activities
Bookmark Challenge
30 Day Follow-up
30 Day Challenge: Attend the International Student Mixer on 2/5
Fall Reception
Spring Mixer
Side 1 – Questions For Students
• Name • Id Number • College • Major
1. Since you arrived, what is 1 thing that has surprised you about Boston or Northeastern?
2. List 1 question you still have about Boston.
3. List 1 question you still have about Northeastern.
A. What are 1 or 2 steps you will take to be academically successful in the next 30 days?
B. What resources on campus will be most important to connect with during your first 30 days at Northeastern?
C. What are 1 or 2 reasons why you would meet with an academic advisor?
Side 2 – Questions For Students
D. What day of the week is “R”?
E. GPA – Grade Point Average: What does a B– equal on a 4.000 scale?
F. List 1 or 2 differences between your previous school and Northeastern. List 1 or 2 similarities.
Side 2 – Questions For Students
G. List 1 or 2 study habits you find successful. List 1 or 2 study habits you want to improve.
H. List 1 activity or group you plan to join at NU.
I. On a scale of 1 to 5, how well do you balance your academic and social time? And why? {1 = No Balance . . . 5 = Very Balanced}
Side 2 – Questions For Students
Connect. Understand. Balance.
Connect with Us Justin Repici
Coordinator of International Student Programs | Academic Advisor [email protected]
Sally Solomon Student Persistence Specialist
College of Social Sciences and Humanities www.neu.edu/cssh
International Student & Scholar Institute www.neu.edu/issi
