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Challenges and Opportunities for Graduate Study and
Research in the USA
George FlowersDean of the Graduate School
Auburn University
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Overview
• Benefits for international students and scholars
• Challenges for international students and scholars
• Strategies and resources to assist
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Benefits
- Great education
- Improved language skills
- Enhanced cultural understanding
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Challenges
- Language barrier- Cultural differences- Isolation- Political climate
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Strategies and Resources to Address Challenges
• Intensive English Program
• Open lines of communication- Active student organizations- International advisory committee
• Programs to provide exceptional experiences and bring students together, and build a sense of community.
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Intensive English Program
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International Student and Scholar Organizations
http://www.csoauburn.com/forum.php
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International Advisory Committee
• Representatives from each international student organization and student services office
• Meets monthly
• Seeks to identify specific concerns and develop solutions
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Atlanta Airport Shuttle“Friday shopping” Shuttle Bus
International Graduate Experience (UNIV 7000)International Graduate Colloquium
Auburn Family FriendsInternational Wives Group
InterConnectHouse-to-House
Visiting Scholars and Post Docs
Programs for Student and Visiting Scholars
Len Vining
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Atlanta Airport Shuttle
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International Graduate Experience (UNIV 7000)
Orientation to Auburn University and life in the United States
• Auburn University: navigating your first few weeks• Auburn culture & traditions… “rules of football” • American history, values and traditions
International Student Colloquium• Meets monthly• Programs on various topics of interest
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Auburn Family Friends
American host families are matched with international students and scholars (On-line application : http://graduate.auburn.edu/current-students/cross-cultural-programs/
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International Wives Club
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Interconnect
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House -To-House
Hors d’oeuvres Desserts
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Visiting Scholars and Postdoctoral Fellows(VP Research, Graduate School, OIE)
GoalAuburn Advocates: welcome, integrate, equip, recognize
• Welcome breakfast once per semester• Progressive Dinners in American homes• Off-campus outings to see American life• Scholar/doc website…community• Opportunities for professional development • Certificate of Appreciation
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Summary
• Study in the US can be very beneficial for international students and scholars
• However, there are challenges that must be addressed.
• Some resources at Auburn University that provide support and assistance have been described.
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Questions, Thoughts, New Ideas?