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A New Way to Interact with Prospective Chinese Students
The document discusses meet-ups organized by Chinese student organizations for new Chinese students attending Big Ten universities in the U.S. These events, held in Beijing and Shanghai, attracted around 600 attendees and covered various topics about studying in the U.S. While they're seen as a personal way to inform students and parents, challenges include smaller scale compared to fairs and logistical constraints.
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- 1. A NEW WAYTO INTERACT WITH PROSPECTIVE CHINESE STUDENTS The largest meet-up for new Chinese Students in China- organized by Chinese Student Organizations for BIG TEN U.S. Universities
- 2. Beijing & ShanghaiUniversity Meet-ups • Organized by 9 Chinese student organizations from BIG TEN universities. • 600 new students and parents went to the Meet- ups • 4 hours presentation includes more than 30 topics about studying and living in the U.S. • Free admission
- 3. How Organizations ReachAdmitted and Prospective Students in China Admitted students Prospective students Parents E-mail list from International Student Office China Center Wechat Public Account Renren Page Facebook Page Sina Weibo Beijing & Shanghai Meet-up
- 4. Who Attended theMeet Ups? Demographic Admitted Freshmen Parents Prospective Students Alumnus Geographic Beijing & Shanghai Surrounding Area Based on ~ 600 attendees
- 5. Sponsors of Meet-Up •University Student Activities Office • University Admission Office • University International student Office • BMW local dealer • CITIC Bank Provide USA visa service in China • SIE International Summer School = Financial Sponsors
- 6. What Questions WereDiscussed? • Students 1) How I can be integrated into the circle of American Students ? 2) Where I can go and do in Thanksgiving Day and spring break? 3) How I can get along with a foreign roommate?
- 7. Most Questions fromParents • Parents 1) How long it take my child can adept an English environment? 2) Can my child accustomed to American food? 3) “I heard that it is really hard to make a appointment with doctor in the United States and I worried about my children's health in US’
- 8. Meet up Presentations •Student Visa • Major Study • Weather • Travel in USA • Student Job • Party Culture • University Life • Safety Issues • American Holidays …………
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- 10. Our Take Away •Meet ups are becoming another information channel for admitted and prospective students • Advantage: • Interaction is personal and direct • Avoids the crowds at fairs • Will certainly grow over time and returning students will add the expertise of their overseas study experience • Will expand to other cities in China (and around the world) • Disadvantage • Smaller scale than fairs • Timing controlled by organizers • Organizers will have to limit the number of school participants to protect the meeting format
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