Assisting International Students through Transitions at Edinburgh University
"International Student Advisory Service at Edinburgh University facilitates smooth transitions for global students, offering immigration advice, visa support, welfare services, and social integration opportunities. They guide students from arrival to graduation, preparing them for successful futures beyond the university."
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International Departures: Preparing Global Students to be Global Graduates Euan Fergusson Head of International Student Support Ali McDonald Assistant Head of International Student Support International Student Advisory Service
Content Background Current situation Conclusions Summary of research Proposal Ideas International Student Advisory Service
International Student Advisory Service (ISAS) Assisting International Students through their transitions at Edinburgh Transition INTO the University Providing immigration advice to all non-UK students, assisting with their study visa applications International Student Advisory Service
ISAS Guiding our new international students through their transition from their home country to their new life in Edinburgh Blogs Arrival Guide Airport Welcome / International Arrival Lounge / International Day International Student Advisory Service
Transition THROUGH their programme Provide on-course immigration advice Visa checking service Drop-in clinics Offering an informed and supportive advice and referral service on welfare issues to students and their academic contacts Providing further opportunities for social and cultural integration and engagement through student led events and activities International Student Advisory Service
Transition OUT of University Currently no outduction How do we support our students to prepare for their exit from the University and into whatever plans they have beyond? International Student Advisory Service
Preparing Global Students to be Global Graduates A conference that will provide an opportunity for both practical guidance and support as graduates enter the workforce or further study, but also a time for reflection and celebration of their time and achievements as they m.ove on from the university International Student Advisory Service
Induction to Outduction IO collaborates in gateway induction events: International Day, PGT orientation day, PGR orientation. Large scale, general overviews: practical matters etc. International induction progresses from practical overview into localised inductions. International Student Advisory Service
Induction Overview University Gateway Second level induction Specific College School / Subject inductions School / Programe Detailed International Student Advisory Service
What do we mean by outduction ? Outduction originally used to express final year experiences leading to the conclusion of studies (Layer 2007). Need for a reverse model of induction from the specific to the general? Process or an end in itself? Expectations vs Requirements Timing International Student Advisory Service
Higher Education Academy, 2007 International Student Advisory Service
What is there to reflect on? Qualifcations New skills Personal development Resilience Achievements Challenges Highlights Memories Aspects of a person s time that has defined their experience Contacts / Network Experiences to draw upon International Student Advisory Service
What dimensions are there to an international student s outduction? Careers / Employability Understanding the qualification Academic Advice Continuing links with institution / Alumni Practical and life transition International Student Advisory Service
Outduction activities 10 minute group: a) Considering your own area, what outduction activity currently exists: that is, activity which encourages students to reflect on or actively prepare for for the end of their programme, currently exists? a) Considering your own experience/perception, what do you think international students will find useful? International Student Advisory Service
Feedback International Student Advisory Service
Next steps Focus groups with students Designing of a replicable gateway event Linking to current outduction activities Redesigning of events to make them smaller scale and interspersed throughout the year International Student Advisory Service
Thank you Stay in contact: Twitter: @intoffice_uoe Facebook: Email: isas@ed.ac.uk International Student Advisory Service
