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Orientation

Each year the Cross-Cultural Orientation committee, a group of returning students, works with IPO to create a specialized orientation program for new international students, new international teaching assistants and Global Associates Program (GAP) participants. GAP is a group of U.S. students who have expressed an interest in international issues and becoming an active part of the international community at Earlham.

The Cross-Cultural Orientation will begin with your arrival on Monday, August 18, 2008.  The first session is early on Tuesday morning, please plan your arrival accordingly.  The regular New Student Orientation will take place from August 22-26.  Classes begin on Wednesday, August 27.  Attendance at both the Cross-Cultural Orientation and New Student Orientation is required.

Cross-Cultural Orientation Sample Schedule

Monday

Arrive and settle in
Pick up Welcome Pack at International Programs Office (IPO)
Play games, eat snacks and make friends in Hospitality Room
Get a Campus Tour and get your ID
6:00 Dinner

Tuesday

8-8:30 Breakfast
8:30 Welcome and Communication Across Cultures session
10:00 Cross Cultural Simulation
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Academic Integrity
2:30 Banking session (Group A)
3:30 Banking session (Group B)
4:30 Lighten Up (optional)
6:00 Dinner in Comstock
7:30 International Film and Discussion (optional)

Wednesday

8-8:30 Breakfast
8:30 Get to know each other session
9:00 Stereotypes activity
10:00 Negotiating Differences session
11:00 Health Services and Insurance
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Employment and tax registration
1:00 Flea Market (TSA students only)
2:30 Shopping
5:30 Picnic

Thursday

8-8:30 Breakfast
8:30 Get to know each other session
9:00 Scavenger Hunt
11:30 Dining Services session
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Global Issues session
3:00 International Student and Faculty Panel
5:00 Debrief and Closing session
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Outdoor concert in Oxford, Ohio (optional)
7:00 Dance Party at Russell House (optional)

Friday (International Students Only)

8-8:30 Breakfast
8:30 Visa Regulations session
10:00 Taxes session
11:00 Scholarships session
12:00 Hand out New Student Orientation packets

September

Reception with International Faculty
Social Security session

Italics indicate simultaneous sessions.