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Paul Stock, Janeen Mills, Terry McGrath

Abstract:  An important feature for universities and other tertiary providers. The value of sponsoring pre preparation
programmes to assist international graduates in their transition from study to work and re-entry to home or
other new environments is of inestimable value to the education institution and to its students. The good
will generated and the connectiveness for a long term alumni generated adds greatly to the esteem with
which the education institution is held and provides a great benefit to the graduating student.
Frequently graduating international students nearing the end of their course don’t perceive of their need and
motivating them to be in such preparation programmes can take a bit of work. Often denial of the likelihood
of reverse culture shock only adds to its impact on return . This workshop will explore and showcase tried
and proven ways of providing re-entry programmes within institutions. The team of Paul Stock, Janeen
Mills and Terry McGrath have insider understanding and experience of work in this area and are familiar
with a range of programmes. The workshop will be informative and provide hands on interaction with
materials useful in re-entry and PAT programmes. Handbooks , simulation games and a variety of other
techniques along with programme outlines will be provided. Participants in this workshop will also have
opportunity to discuss their own ideas and practices and a full resource grab bag of showcased and additional
ideas will be made available to all.
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Key Words:  Re-entry, Post academic transition, going home

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