An integral part of the Master of Arts degree program for International Education Management at MIIS is a four to six month practicum experience. The professional practicum gives students the opportunity to build on their coursework through completion of projects in real-world settings. Students are responsible for rigorous academic performance, equivalent in quantity and quality to the requirements for 6 credits of on-campus coursework.
I completed my practicum at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. I was the On-Site Manager for the US Pathway Program, which is a transitional program for 126 students from Nigeria and 74 students from China. Northeastern is part of a consortium of universities providing a comprehensive and supportive environment for all USPP students as the seek to begin their academic careers in the US.
During this experience, I completed a variety of projects for the organization that fulfill my IEM practicum requirements. Below is a sampling of these projects.
1. Intercultural Competency: Cultural Training Workshop
A Training Workshop for Domestic Student Staff Members
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2. Intercultural Competency: Cross-Cultural Dialogue & Activities Presentation
An Activities Workshop for International Students from Nigeria & China
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3. Resource Generation: USPP Summer Bridge Newsletter
A NewsletterDocumenting the USPP Summer Bridge Program
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