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WEBINAR WEDNESDAY 2018 Conference - Tips for First-Time Attendees - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
WEBINAR WEDNESDAY 2018 Conference - Tips for First-Time Attendees - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
WEBINAR WEDNESDAY 2018 Conference - Tips for First-Time Attendees June 6, 2018 Todays Panelists Aaron Andersen aaron.andersen@ubc.ca President Elect Director, International Recruitment International ACAC University of British
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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
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Poll Question No.1
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A Welcome by our President
(UNOFFICIAL) THEMES THIS YEAR
❏ 25th Anniversary ❏ Growing Access ❏ Inspiration and Innovation ❏ Music
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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What is happening - Main Conference Events
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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
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Poll Question No.2
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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
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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!
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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
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Top Tips
❏ The Name Badge is a great way to speak to strangers ❏ Check the schedule to mark session you will prioritize
- n – 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
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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
Useful Blogs and Webinars
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Poll Question No.3
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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
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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
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