🍋 Staff Empowerment Workshops
A Starting Point for Deeper Understanding and Stronger Support
👋 Who This Is For
Whether you’re new to your role or looking to deepen your understanding of the international student experience, this workshop offers a compassionate, research-informed starting point. It’s especially designed for staff who may not officially serve international students — but who regularly engage with them in meaningful ways, whether in residence halls, advising sessions, classrooms, or everyday campus life.
🎯 For Supervisors: A Simple Onboarding Solution
Supervisors can use this as part of onboarding or professional development — a quick, impactful way to build cultural awareness across your team. Want to bring this to your department or campus? Reach out to learn about group access, customized versions, or deeper-dive trainings.
🌱 Why This Matters
International students are navigating complex academic, emotional, and cultural terrain — often without being fully seen. And every interaction with staff or faculty can either strengthen or shake their sense of belonging. This workshop equips you — regardless of your title — with the empathy, insight, and practical tools to ensure international students feel seen, supported, and valued.
Mow Available:
International Students 101
A foundational workshop for staff & faculty who work with international students — equipping your team with the cultural insight, empathy, and practical tools they need to help students thrive.
Perfect for residence life staff, advisors, and faculty seeking a quick, practical foundation in supporting international students.
🎓 Workshop Overview: International Students 101
Format: Online
Date: October…
Time Commitment: 2 hours total
Registration: $29
📌 Module 1: The Journey of an International Student (30 mins)
A personal, story-driven overview of what international students go through — from pre-arrival dreams to on-campus realities. Learn about:
Cultural transitions & academic pressures
Identity shifts and homesickness
Language insecurity and “quietness”
Visa limitations and hidden stress
What students wish you knew
📌 Module 2: What Belonging Looks Like (and Doesn’t) (30 mins)
How everyday interactions — even in housing, campus events, or admin emails — can foster (or hinder) a sense of belonging.
“Small things are big” moments
Avoiding unintentional exclusion
The role of empathy in daily practice
📌 Module 3: The Basics You Need to Know (30 mins)
Who counts as an international student (and who doesn’t)
Visa basics: what staff should understand
Common assumptions vs. real challenges
📌 Module 4: What You Can Do — Right Now (Checklist + reflection – 30 mins)
Simple ways to make international students feel seen, heard, and valued
Tips for inclusive communication
When and how to refer for extra support