Best Practices in International Student Mobility

Applying for a visa is typically not a pre-departure preparation activity, as it is usually done well in advance of the student's departure.

Arrival and orientation programs typically cover a range of topics designed to help students adjust to their new environment and succeed academically and socially.

Cultural orientation is not typically considered an academic support service, as it focuses on helping students adjust to the cultural aspects of their new environment rather than their academic studies.

Cultural integration programs typically aim to achieve a range of goals, including helping students learn about the host country's culture, promoting cross-cultural understanding, and providing opportunities for students to interact with local people.

Assessing the impact of the mobility experience is typically not considered a post-mobility follow-up activity, as it is usually done during the mobility experience itself.

Pre-departure training programs typically cover a range of topics designed to help students prepare for the academic, cultural, and social challenges of studying abroad, as well as provide them with information about the host country and institution.

Segregating international students from local students is not a recommended strategy for promoting cross-cultural understanding and friendship, as it can lead to isolation and a lack of opportunities for interaction.

Academic advising services typically cover a range of topics designed to help international students succeed academically, including helping them choose courses, providing information about academic policies and procedures, and assisting them with academic difficulties.

Ignoring the students' reintegration needs is not a recommended strategy, as it can lead to difficulties for students as they adjust back to their home country.

Post-mobility follow-up programs typically cover a range of topics designed to assess the impact of the mobility experience, provide opportunities for students to share their experiences with others, and help students transition back to their home country.

Isolating international students from local students is not a recommended strategy for promoting cultural integration, as it can lead to isolation and a lack of opportunities for interaction.

Arrival and orientation programs typically cover a range of topics designed to help students adjust to their new environment and succeed academically and socially.

Ignoring the students' reintegration needs is not a recommended strategy, as it can lead to difficulties for students as they adjust back to their home country.

Pre-departure training programs typically cover a range of topics designed to help students prepare for the academic, cultural, and social challenges of studying abroad, as well as provide them with information about the host country and institution.

Segregating international students from local students is not a recommended strategy for promoting cross-cultural understanding and friendship, as it can lead to isolation and a lack of opportunities for interaction.