Information Session

4/4/2013

Origins
Lack of interaction between American and International students on campus

O-Week euphoria fades

Stresses of homework, real work, and college It becomes hard to meet people!

The Solution: BridgeMe!

New RSO that strives to promote cultural exchange between American and International students

Program for time-starved students to build friendships with their peers from different cultures

So, Why Should You Participate?

To learn about other cultures (Study Abroad) To make new friends

To become a cultural ambassador and help others learn more about different cultures
To help shape our program for future participants Most importantly

To have FUN!

How This Works

We match you to a student from another culture to participate in one-on-one meetups Interests Request a culture Heavily subsided meetings so all can participate

How This Works

One-on-One Meetups Small Group Meetups Large Group Outing (tentatively Chicago Cubs Game) Online Interface: Wikis, Blogs, and Hangouts

Summary Of Events
Week 1: Information Session Tuesday, 9/3 8:00, DePaul Center 1105 Wednesday, 9/4 8:00, Student Center 3rd Floor Week 2: Application Window 9/4 (Thursday) 9/12 (Friday)

Timeline of Events
Week 3: Opening Ceremony
Kickoff Dinner Keynote Speaker Ice Breakers Small Group Competitions with Prizes

Weeks 4-5: One-on-one Partner System

Coffee Chats Cultural Lunches

Timeline of Events
Week 6: Small Group Meet-up
Plan a cultural skit/performance for closing ceremony Ex. simple play, music recital, poem reading

Week 7: Large Group Outing

Visit cultural places around Chicago Opportunity to socialize outside of partner and small groups

Week 8: Hangout Week

Timeline of Events
Week 9: Closing Ceremony
Dinner Presentation of Blogs and Wikis Small Group Performances (from Week 6) Closing Speech Recap Video

Program Expectations
Attendance at all meetings and events:
Opening and Closing Ceremony 2 Partner Meet-ups 2 Small Group Meet-ups 1 Large Group Event (optional) 1 Hangout

A short blog post after every meet-up/event to share your experiences of that day Dedication and a genuine passion to learn about other cultures!

Our Partners

How to Apply
Applications will be emailed to all listhost members after our last info session, or visit the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1czNscwxIsK18JLiL7l57 xV5vXD5kBsYGl8V5t2wo6QQ/viewform

Due Thursday 9/12/13 at 12 a.m. Accepted participants will be notified by 12 a.m. on Sunday 9/14/13

Questions?
Thanks for listening! Contact us at bridgemeuchicago@gmail.com If interested, please fill in your contact information on one of the laptops here!