2014 International Orientation Report
New Student Enrollment Fall 2014 411 New Students Top Countries 64 Countries Represented Canada 3% All Other Countries 25% China 45% Germany 3% Japan 2% South Korea 6% India 8% Malaysia 8% New International Enrollment by Country *Top 7 countries shaded in blue Argentina 1 France 4 Lebanon 1 Saudi Arabia 4 Australia 2 Gambia 1 Macedonia 1 Senegal 1 Austria 1 Germany 14 Malaysia 35 Singapore 1 Bahrain 1 Ghana 3 Mexico 1 South Africa 2 Bangladesh 1 Honduras 1 Nepal 1 South Korea 24 Belgium 2 Hong Kong 1 Netherlands 1 Spain 2 Benin 1 India 32 New Zealand 1 Sri Lanka 1 Brazil 5 Iran 1 Niger 1 Sweden 2 Cambodia 1 Ireland 1 Nigeria 3 Switzerland 3 Canada 12 Italy 2 Norway 1 Taiwan 3 Chile 1 Jamaica 1 Pakistan 4 Turkey 3 China 184 Japan 7 Paraguay 1 United Kingdom 3 Colombia 5 Jordan 1 Peru 1 Venezuela 3 Egypt 1 Kosovo 4 Philippines 1 Vietnam 3 El Salvador 2 Kuwait 1 Russia 2 Zambia 1 Ethiopia 1 Kyrgyzstan 1 Rwanda 3 Zimbabwe 1 Total 411 2
New Student Enrollment Fall 2014 Doctoral 19% Degree Level Non- Degree 7% Masters 42% Field of Study Economic Development 6% Education 10% MBA 9% Other Majors 24% Bachelors 32% LL.M. 12% Engineering 21% Arts & Science 18% Gender Primary Source of Funding Female 47% Male 53% Home Government 8% Other 5% US Government 4% Private Sponsor 1% Vanderbilt 27% Personal Funds 55% 3
Program Attendance Date Event Undergraduate Graduate/ Professional Total July 23 Owen Orientation -- 20 20 August 11 Law School Orientation -- 51 51 August 12 Humphrey Fellows Orientation -- 10 10 August 14 International Student Reception at the Commons 60 -- 60 August 15 International Student Orientation 100 150 250 August 15 Information Fair 100 150 250 Date Event Undergraduate *In partnership with Nations of Nashville Graduate/ Professional Scholars/ Families Community Members August 7, 19, 21, 26, 28 SSN Shuttle 4 21 -- -- 25 August 4, 8, 11, 13, 15 Wal-Mart Shuttle* 14 43 -- -- 57 August 11 IOL Training 17 16 -- -- 33 August 12, 13 International Student Move-In 93 -- -- -- 93 August 14 Parthenon 33 17 2 -- 52 August 14, 15, 19 Campus Tour 15 56 -- -- 71 August 14, 16 Social Connections 30 25 2 -- 57 August 15 Immunization Station 6 19 -- -- 25 August 30 Nashville Bus Tour 14 22 -- 5 41 September 4 International Grant Recipient Dinner 13 -- -- -- 13 September 7 Canoe Trip 10 32 -- -- 42 September 7 First Friends Picnic 10 75 -- 60 145 September 8 Spouse & Partner Orientation -- -- 8 -- 8 Total 4
International Undergraduate Move-In ISSS partnered with the Office of Housing and Residential Education to schedule special move-in days for new undergraduate international students to provide a more welcoming experience and help ease the stress of travel and arrival in the US. ISSS staff and International Orientation Leaders were available until midnight to assist arriving students with ID cards and room keys and to escort them to their rooms. Linen packages were available for purchase to ensure students had pillows and blankets for their first night in the United States. Linen packages were available to all incoming students. 93 students moved in 24 linen packages purchased 95% of participating students were satisfied with their experience Check-in Sessions ISSS Staff met with students in small groups to check them in and review a welcome folder with information to help them prepare for their studies and life in Nashville. Between July and August, 106 check-in sessions were held. 95% found the welcome bag helpful 92% agreed that the ISSS advisers made them feel welcome 94% felt comfortable asking the ISSS adviser questions during check-in ISSS staff were really good at making contact before I arrived, answering questions that I had, and were really helpful at check-in. Thanks! 5
Information Fair Campus Offices present: ISSS, International Tax Office, LGBTQI, Student Health Center, Writing Studio, Women s Center, English Language Center, Center for Student Professional Development, Psychological & Counseling Center, Recycle Bike Rentals, VUPD, OACS Off Campus Vendors Present: Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, Wells Fargo, Suntrust, AT&T, Sprint Store, Enterprise/Car Share, Nations of Nashville, InterFACE Ministries Orientation 98% found Orientation helpful in preparing for studying at Vanderbilt 97% found Orientation helpful in preparing for living in U.S. 97% feel like they can go to ISSS for assistance with immigration issues 83% feel like they can go to ISSS for assistance with personal issues 6
International Orientation Leaders 42 International and U.S. students served as International Orientation Leaders (IOL s) for 21 groups of incoming students during International Student Orientation. IOL s worked in partners to lead their groups and provide guidance to students throughout their transition to life at Vanderbilt. IOL s communicated with students prior to their arrival, assisted during move-in and heavy check-in periods, led discussions during orientation, and assisted at other events. IOL s were also available for peer advising from 10AM-4PM during the two weeks prior to orientation to answer questions and assist students with resources. 92% of students enjoyed eating lunch with their IOLs and orientation group 80% of students agree that being in an orientation group was helpful in their transition to the U.S. and Vanderbilt 69% of students agree that IOLs were a resource as they prepared for arrival to Vanderbilt The IOLs provided a welcoming environment for newcomers. 100% of IOLs agree that lunch was helpful in getting to know other group members 96% of IOLs felt that their group members at orientation were engaged during small group discussions 7
100% of IOLs felt prepared for their role after training 95% of IOLs agree that having a partner IOL was helpful 95% of IOLs reported a favorable working experience with their partner IOL I am so thrilled that I seized the opportunity to be an IOL. It was great to give back to the other international students, and it built my confidence and leadership skills. 8