International Educational Agents

Conference

“The Students’ Union for international students ”

Monday 14th May 201210.30am

Who we are…

Katie Blow – VP Education & Welfare 11-12

Kenny Aruwa – VP Education & Welfare 12-13

Jamie Green – VP Communications & Campaigns

Sean O’Donnell – General Manager

Session Content

1. SURHUL celebrating diversity

2. Our achievements

3. Our challenges

4. Looking to the future

5. Your feedback

1. SURHUL celebrating diversity

• Focused events

International Students Welcome Event

Airport pick ups and meet and greet

One World Week (annual)

• Working with RHI

• Giving international students a voice

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Example of Cultural Events

Raising Awareness

SURHUL Clubs & Societies

2. Our Achievements

• New International sub-committee for 2011-12 – organised Chinese New Year event in 2012, Holi celebrations

• Volunteering & Charity work – Japan Tsunami appeal

• Distinguished Delegation Award for the 2011& 2012 SURHUL PIR Society at the National Model United Nations Conference at the UN Headquarters in New York City

• Market Day with specialist Asian food produce

3. Our challenges

• Encouraging international students to participate fully and actively

• Accommodating the different needs of diverse groups of students

• Organising events which are inclusive to all

4. Looking to the future

• International Student Engagement plan

• Internationalisation of the Students’ Union agenda

• Enhanced links between cultural / internationally focused Societies and SURHUL

• New initiatives e.g. Language Exchanges and Peer Support models

Thank you for your time