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Suggestions Overall

 Host workshop series on different locations around the world


- Use student/faculty/staff representatives to discuss their relative country/area in
depth for students considering traveling to these locations
- Get in the classrooms to integrate what business, health and welfare, and arts and
humanities (Highest program graduates at MU) are like in other countries as far as
career advice and exposure, what their degrees would qualify them for in other
countries, and promote international internship opportunities during their break
periods and how they can prepare financially.
- Bring in speakers and professionals in the field of study to promote what they do,
how they got there, and provide advice for students.
 Chose a campus theme every year centred on different countries/location and program
accordingly.
- Hold movie nights of popular films in that country
- Short distance trips (if applicable)
- Themed cafeteria meals (can be as small as a dessert)
- Specific programming (a fashion show of their cultural attire, talent show
performing cultural music/arts/talents)
- Tiny give-aways (something simple like a candy from that country)
- Bring a musician/artist/band popular/semi-popular in the chosen country to perform
(charge a small fee for tickets; use money for funding)
 Have a post-arrival orientation upon arrival back to home country- discuss Reverse
Culture Shock
- Have a mandatory orientation for re-integration; can be a virtual completion
- Implement a research element focused on re-integration and explain why it is
normal to feel the way they are feeling
- Explain reverse culture shock, and provide support for those that are struggling with
the exposure
 Create a virtual/physical resource guide book
- Have the guidebook serve as an interactive tool for students traveling to certain
areas (Canada, North America, south America, Europe, Asia, Australia, etc.) with
resources such as a packing list, Maynooth University Study Abroad Student
Handbook (Rules and Regulations), Guiding Steps to Study Abroad, Funding Your
Study Abroad (Resources available through the campus and off), Study Abroad
Budget Worksheet, Study Abroad Cost Estimates, Next Steps Study Abroad
Checklist, Student Visa Information for Select Countries.
 Careers advice – Relation to ISB
- Adding a wing (staff member/student worker) to focus just on career advice for
international students in the Career centre or in the international office have an
intern to be the representative to discuss career options.
- Provide a “cheat sheet” of career options; use different countries/regions where jobs
are most readily available. It is general, and would not need upkeep; it is meant to
be a small guide and fact sheet. (See Appendix A).
- Help translate experiences abroad to resume/CV in an advising session
 Financial support – (62.9%) Relation to ISB
- Utilizing alumni affairs for donations, running fundraisers
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- Hosting events that cost a small fee throughout the year that goes straight to
programmes.
- Getting local businesses to support programmes in respect to advertising their
business (Community engagement) like renting a restaurant for an evening and
charging a small student fee £2 to enter and hosting an event at the restaurant.
Using the money from the student entry fee to go towards a grant/ scholarship /
programme.
- Have an annual Christmas drive (i.e. selling items such as Maynooth ornaments)
and using that money to fund programmes, grants, scholarships.
- Host annually an international partnership party (charity drive) where people can
auction items and use that money to support programmes, scholarships, grants.
 Visa advice (75.6%) – Relation to ISB
- Making a packet/folder specifically focused on Visa information and advice
- In orientation, debrief on visa services and allow them awareness to the process
 Marketing strategies
- Elaborate that international experience is a part of professional development in the
States and potentially other countries
- Create a mobile application on “Guidebook” https://guidebook.com/
o Guidebook is a simple yet powerful mobile application builder that lets you
create an app in four easy steps — no technical skills required. Just choose
from a gallery of mobile app templates, select your features, and fill it with
content. Then publish in minutes to Google Play and the Apple App Store.
o Guidebook’s interactive social feed provides a central place for attendees to
discover content, share photos, network and engage in lively discussions.
o Pricing (Contact them) ~ Branded
o Unlimited downloads, Includes all premium features, Custom-designed app
platform with your own colour theme, Custom icon library for brand
consistency, Consolidated reporting, Control of app store submission and
updates, Organization management: centralized dashboard to manage team
members and guides, Advanced security options: ability to add SSO or
MDM
o Allows for more student to student interaction rather than administrator to
student.
o While they are studying for a year- it is easier communication networking
system to use amongst each other.
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 Faculty-Led Trips
- See if there is wiggle room for 4-year programmes to class match with other
international programmes.

Pastoral Care/Student Support


**Refer to attached Excel spreadsheet file

Appendix A:
What Can I Do With a Major in: Business Administration and Law
DESCRIPTION
Business Administration and law will allow you to develop a comprehensive background in
business theory, application, and practice through academic rigor and application of practical
relevance.
WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE?
Advertising Human Resources Real Estate
Small business Consulting Tax Law
Management
Risk Management Health Care
Lawyer Administration
Manager
Banking Product Management
Manufacturing
Management Services Merger Law
Corporate Management
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Insurance Self-employment Intellectual Law


Securities Transactions Capital Market Law Sales
Bankruptcy Law Retailing Industry
Planning Purchasing
WHO EMPLOYS STUDENTS WITH THIS MAJOR?
Private law firms | Non-profit organizations | Government agencies | Businesses and
industries |Tax preparation companies | Hospitals and health organizations | Banks and other
financial organizations
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
At Western Carolina University there are numerous internship opportunities for students. In
some cases internships are established through a faculty member in the student's major.
Oftentimes students find part-time jobs in an area related to their field of study. When this
happens, students should discuss with their academic advisor the possibility of receiving
college credit. Generally, three hours of general elective credit can be earned for a minimum
of 200 hours of experience.
Many local businesses have hired WCU students as business administration interns. Some of
these include:
Mountaintop Golf & Lake Dills & Associates Gabler, Molis &
Club Company
Ray Bumgarner Kingshill
General Dynamics WCU Internal Audit
Crawley Lee & Company
Information Technology Department
Gould Killian
Underwood
Dixon Hughes
Johnson, Price and
Sprinkle High Hampton Inn

WHAT SKILLS ARE LEARNED IN THE CLASSROOM?


| Oral & Written Communication | Effective Teamwork |Analytical & Quantitative Abilities ||
Decision Making | Adaptability | Technology Skills | Information systems | Multitasking ||
Ability to Work under Pressure | Problem Solving |
KNOWLEDGE
Effective communication, teamwork, and problem solving skills.
Knowledgeable of ethical principles and the application of those principles.

Able to identify needed actions or presented problems, find and use appropriate information
to address the action or problem, identify alternative solutions, and make decisions.
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Knowledgeable of core business concepts including accounting, business law, economics,


finance, information technology, management, marketing and quantitative analysis.
Understand the relationship of law and business, particularly in the areas of contracts,
business organizations, and business ethics. Interested in the classes you’ll be taking? Check
you your eight semester program here:
http://catalog.wcu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=33&poid=4158&returnto=901
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
●Resources for Administrative Professionals
-http://www.asaporg.com/
●Association of Executive and Administrative Professionals
-http://www.theaeap.com/
●American BAR Association
-http://www.americanbar.org/aba.html
●Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups?
Check out the “Groups You May Like” link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the
groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as
well.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SOURCES
●See what to do with your degree at:
http://www.businessadministrationinformation.com/general-business/business-
administration-degree-job-options
●Occupational Outlook Handbooks from the Bureau of Labour Statistics:
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm
●Read rules about taking the BAR exam in North Carolina:
http://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/bar_admissions.html

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