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Session

Education Abroad (EA)

Pre-Departure Orientation: Activities for Cross-Cultural Engagement

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
9:00 AM – 9:50 AM EST
Location: CITY TERRACE 4
Presentation Description: Developing cross-cultural skills takes intention. During the pre-departure process, international educators have a responsibility to help students identify their own cultural identity and how that identity interacts with others across the globe.
This session will introduce participants to activities and concepts to include in their department programming. Through the incorporation of cross-cultural learning activities, discussion, and pedagogy, international educators can help students digest the fundamentals of this important process during the pre-departure phase.

Learning Objectives:

  • Introduce New Activities for Engaging Students During Pre-Departure Orientation
  • Deepen understanding of how pre-departure activities foster student learning and development
  • Practice skills for delivering cross-cultural discussions and delivering activities