WEBINAR WEDNESDAY 2018 Conference - Tips for First-Time Attendees - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WEBINAR WEDNESDAY 2018 Conference - Tips for First-Time Attendees June 6, 2018

Today’s Panelists Aaron Andersen – aaron.andersen@ubc.ca President Elect Director, International Recruitment International ACAC University of British Columbia, Canada Anna Boyd – anna_boyd@fis.edu College Counselor Frankfurt International School, Germany Shelley Marks – shelley.marks@graded.br High School Counselor Graded School, The American School of Sao Paulo, Brazil Kathleen Simenson – KSimenson@anselm.edu Director of International Admission Saint Anselm College, NH, USA

Today’s Panelists Aaron Andersen – aaron.andersen@ubc.ca President Elect Director, International Recruitment International ACAC University of British Columbia, Canada Anna Boyd – anna_boyd@fis.edu College Counselor Frankfurt International School, Germany Wilson Lee – wilson.lee@yisseoul.org HS College and Guidance Counselor Yongsan International School of Seoul, South Korea Patrick Desbarats – patrick.desbarats@uwcsea.edu.sg College Counselor UWC South East Asia, East Campus, Singapore

Poll Question No.1

A Welcome by our President (UNOFFICIAL) THEMES THIS YEAR ❏ 25th Anniversary ❏ Growing Access ❏ Inspiration and Innovation ❏ Music

How to prepare for the Conference ❏ Location ❏ Attendees ❏ Main Conference Events ❏ The College/High School Fair ❏ Staying in Residence Halls ❏ What to Bring and to Wear ❏ Socials and Tours ❏ Top Tips ❏ Useful Blogs and Webinar

Location ❏ New Orleans, Louisiana ❏ Joined Tulane and Loyola Campus event ❏ Both universities are approximately 12 miles from New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY). ❏ https://admission.tulane.edu/iacac2018/travel ❏ If you arrive early of have time to spare check out https://admission.tulane.edu/iacac2018/nola

Attendees ❏ President, Board Members and Past-Presidents ❏ High School Counselors ❏ University Admissions Staff ❏ Independent Counselors ❏ Exhibitors ❏ They come from around the world! ❏ Some have dozen of years of experience and some have not even started their new job yet. ❏ Around 449 First Timers like you! ❏ So don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to anyone ❏ The name badges will help!

What is happening - Main Conference Events ❏ First Timer Session ❏ Opening ❏ Sessions & Conference Chats ❏ General Membership Meeting ❏ College and High School Fairs ❏ Exhibition Space ❏ Late Night Hospitality ❏ Dodgeball, Trivia and Late-Night Drag Queen Bingo ❏ 5K Run/ Walk and Golf tournament ❏ Raffle https://internationalacacraffle.com/ ❏ Optional Service Project

What is happening - Main Conference Events

College and High School Fairs What you want to bring ❏ Business cards - a lot of them ❏ Lightweight brochure/flyer OR high school profile ❏ Table cloth with name or flag, if you have one ❏ Country or institutions goodies are nice but non-alcoholic and not needed ❏ Your travel or visitor calendar to arrange fall visits ❏ Don't bring banners, books, big brochures, and anything bulky or heavy - Conference attendees like to pack light. ❏ Check attendee list to mark your “hit list” ❏ www.internationalacac.org/high-school-college-fairs

Poll Question No.2

If you are staying in the Residences ❏ Residence halls on both Tulane and Loyola’s campuses ❏ Within short walking distances of conference ❏ Air-conditioned residence halls offer apartment-style living with private bedrooms and a shared bathroom. ❏ Linens, towels and toiletries are provided. ❏ You might want to bring a night light or torch and an extra pillow

What to bring and what to wear ❏ Casual clothes for a hot and humid New Orleans with temperature between 70-90 ° F (24-33 ° C) ❏ Comfortable shoes ❏ Bring a wrap/scarf/sweater/jacket for air con rooms ❏ Umbrella or raincoat for possible afternoon rain showers ❏ Sports shoes and clothes, if you want to join the 5K run or Dodgeball or Golf Tournament ❏ Converter Plug for your electronics ❏ NEW: A few Country/State lapel pins - - Pin Trading!

Social Events and Tours ❏ If you receive invitations to socials, do accept those you like and will be beneficial and fun. Don’t accept all and overload. ❏ Tours before and after the conference – http://www.internationalacac.org/bus-tour and check the International ACAC Facebook group

Top Tips ❏ The Name Badge is a great way to speak to strangers ❏ Check the schedule to mark session you will prioritize on – all slides will be available after but interactive sessions will be difficult to follow without context ❏ Check website and join us on social media ❏ Download the App - one week before Conference ❏ Breathe and enjoy it! You are joining what some consider a giant “family reunion” https://admission.tulane.edu/iacac2018

Useful Blogs and Webinars Conference Networking Tips July 06, 2017 https://intlacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_lyftenbloggie&view=entry&year=2017&month=07&day=05&id=78%3Aconference- networking-tips&Itemid=125 How to Win in Dodgeball -or- at least look cool trying June 20, 2017 https://intlacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_lyftenbloggie&view=entry&year=2017&month=06&day=19&id=74%3Ahow-to-win-in- dodgeball&Itemid=125 Social Media Tips For Your Next Conference June 20, 2017 https://intlacac.memberclicks.net/index.php?option=com_lyftenbloggie&view=entry&year=2017&month=06&day=19&id=76%3Asocial-media-tips- for-your-next-conference&Itemid=125 Webinar Wednesday: Surviving the Conference as an Introvert June 7, 2017 https://intlacac.memberclicks.net/webinars

Poll Question No.3

Questions and Thank You! Aaron Andersen – aaron.andersen@ubc.ca President Elect Director, International Recruitment International ACAC University of British Columbia, Canada Anna Boyd – anna_boyd@fis.edu College Counselor Frankfurt International School, Germany Shelley Marks – shelley.marks@graded.br High School Counselor Graded School, The American School of Sao Paulo, Brazil Kathleen Simenson – KSimenson@anselm.edu Director of International Admission Saint Anselm College, NH, USA

Questions and Thank You! Aaron Andersen – aaron.andersen@ubc.ca President Elect Director, International Recruitment International ACAC University of British Columbia, Canada Anna Boyd – anna_boyd@fis.edu College Counselor Frankfurt International School, Germany Wilson Lee – wilson.lee@yisseoul.org HS College and Guidance Counselor Yongsan International School of Seoul, South Korea Patrick Desbarats – patrick.desbarats@uwcsea.edu.sg College Counselor UWC South East Asia, East Campus, Singapore

WEBINAR WEDNESDAY Summer Break Back on 5th September with great new topics!