Israel “Izzy” Sandoval Michal Jankowski Graduate Assistant Operations Coordinator University Student Union, Inc. California State University, Northridge 

 Benefits of having International Students on our campuses  Importance of cultural awareness  Basic employment practices related to International Students 

 International students as a commodity  Financial {(12units*$339)+$2230=$6298}  Diversity  Advancement of STEM disciplines  Decline in enrollment  Unwelcome  Difficulties attaining a visa  Financial burden  International recruitment efforts by other countries 

 Knowledge of immigration regulations and visa requirements  Career information  Should I stay or should I go  Academic needs  Meet expectations of family at home  Counseling/help  Prefer reaching out to fellow international students  Acculturation 

 Sometimes lengthy hiring process  Scheduling  20 Hours/week  Transportation  Vacation time  Leave of absence/lapse in employment  Travel issues  School workload  Communication issues  Jargon  Tech language 

 Anticipate students’ needs based on research findings  Country of origin, gender, age, level of pursued education and grades  Willing to discuss concerns in a non-counseling setting  We need to educate ourselves  Aware of somatic symptoms and suppression of emotions  Utilize International student employees as mentors  Include small esthetic touches in the facilities that are welcoming to international students 

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 Monika Babiszkiewicz  [email protected]  Michal Jankowski  [email protected]