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Explore strategies and initiatives for social integration of international students, including buddy systems, collaboration with HEIs, accommodation services, continuous support, and events throughout the semester. Discover the benefits of fostering friendships between international and local students and how it contributes to a rewarding experience for both.
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Social integration for international students:is there a place for internationalisation at home? WILLIAM Kick-off Tel Aviv, 26/02/2019 João Pinto - @joaocmpinto
Volunteering Feeling welcomed abroad Being international at home Returning students International and exchange students Local students
Buddy System Collaboration with HEI Matching tool Events throughout the semester Continuous support Acommodation & city services Professors& classes Friendship A rewarding experience for both
Buddies can be part of local ESN organisations.ESN organisations manage the whole process.
An integrated support structure International level National training International partners International organisations National level National partners Local training National organisations Local level Student support Local partners HEI
An integrated support structure International level ESN International European Commission International hotel chain Buddy matching tool National training International partners International organisations ESN Israel National level National phone company Training buddy managers National partners Local training National organisations CHE & E+ Office ESN Ben Gurion/Beer Sheva Local level Student support Local partners HEI Uni Ben-Gurion Falafel restaurant Buddy preparation
Education & Youth Culture Social Inclusion Health & Well-being Skills & Employability Environmental sustainability Six fields of action
Connect international students with local communities
Personal growth through Non-Formal Education
An environmentally responsible generation
We are not alone! Higher Education Institutions Other Other Student & youth organisations Other Partners Other
So, what is the recipe? International students Providers & receivers of opportunities. Providers & receivers of opportunities. Local students Retain knowledge and manage. Local groups National group (advanced) National coordination and training.
Links to videos 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHJ742GAUZI 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxBz3OZZtc4 3 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1YeU0UzkyY
Thank you! João Pinto @joaocmpinto president@esn.org