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ACIREMA (America spelled backwards) is a workshop that includes a simulation exercise designed to sensitize participants to the months of difficulties that international students encounter in their quest for a U.S. education. It acquaints the participants with the procedures and obstacles students must follow from the initial contact with a U.S. educational institution to their arrival on campus. A facilitated discussion takes place after the simulation to address the specific issues at stake, as well as what participants can do in the future to help support international students. A reception will be held after the debrief in the Multicultural Center.
Volunteers will help with setup/cleanup & check-in. We are also seeking volunteers to act in a variety of different roles during the simulation and also in a panel discussion.
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Shifts (12)
1 - 2 of 2 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set up: Shift 1 | 2:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | Meet at ISS Office | 3/6 | Over |
| Set up: Shift 2 | 3:30pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | Meet at Pat Walker Health Center Classrooms | 1/6 | Over |
1 - 10 of 10 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admissions Counselor | 7:30am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | A student approaches the counselor and asks how he/she can be admitted to the university. The counselor lists the requirements for admission. i.e., pay admissions fee, make required score on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), provide verification of financial support, and passport. | 3/3 | Over |
| Airline Official/Check In | 7:30am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | The official asks to see the passport visa and collects a fee. Just as some of the participants have completed all the obstacles and are ready to board the airplane, the official may leave his table to take a three-minute break, preferably when there is a long line at the... | 3/3 | Over |
| Banker | 7:30am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | The banker distributes 3000 dō to each participant as they enter. Banker provides necessary financial documents as requested by players. | 3/3 | Over |
| Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer/Check-In | 7:30am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | This very stern, no-nonsense person is suspect of all persons entering the U.S. He/she checks documents very carefully and, in some cases, asks the newly arrived student to wait in the office for further ‘inspection’. He/she eventually gives the entry stamp to every student but not without a significant amount... | 4/4 | Over |
| ETS Official | 7:30am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | The ETS official must see the admissions application prior to giving the English test. Each participant should read clearly 3-5 sentences to the ETS officer. The ETS officer will determine the appropriate score. | 3/3 | Over |
| I-20 Specialist | 7:30am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | The advisor reviews documents and issues the I-20 and, in a very friendly voice, encourages students in their efforts to get to the University in time for orientation. He/she reminds them to call or email if they have further questions. | 3/3 | Over |
| Passport Officer | 7:30am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | This is usually a very official person who asks participants to complete a form and collects application fee. The officer is nonchalant and may take a break and leave a waiting line of people. Bribery is also an option here. | 3/3 | Over |
| Scammer | 7:30am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | This person has no “station”. He/she roams the area approaching participants in attempts to make ‘deals for a fee’. Deals include selling fake expedited passport process and selling “bogus” airline tickets for half price. | 2/2 | Over |
| Visa Officer | 7:30am (CT) | 10:00am (CT) | This is the U.S officer deciding whether a student is approved for their F-1 student visa or not. Before issuing the visa, the official must see the student’s I-20 and the verification of financial support. The official stamps the visa inside the passport. | 3/3 | Over |
| Clean Up | 10:30am (CT) | 11:30am (CT) | 1/6 | Over |
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