Re-entry back to the States can be hard enough, but how should you deal with re-entry back to TU?
Students returning from international experiences often go through a difficult period of readjusting to their own home country known as “reverse culture shock”
To be globally aware means to be uncomfortable as you try to bring together, simultaneously, more than one culture. Often, you will return from abroad and not find the same home that you left behind; instead, you will view the campus, your friends, your parents and your studies differently.
The challenge as a Returnee becomes finding the best way to continue your international learning in productive and rewarding ways which ultimately helps integrate your international experiences into your everyday life and academic studies.
The CGE and TU are here to help you enjoy and experience numerous opportunities to incorporate their global studies and experiences into your TU campus social life and academic work.
Opportunities for Connecting Returnees to the TU Campus
Making Social Connections
- live in the Language House or choose to live with an international student
- make friends with an international/exchange student
- become a member of the CGE International Leadership Program
- join one of the many international clubs or organizations on campus
- present your study abroad experience at a CGE sponsored event
- attend “welcome back” events and discuss your experiences with other new returnees
TU International Clubs & Organizations
Amnesty International
Angolan Student Association
Asian American Student Association
Association of International Students
CGE International Leadership Program
Chinese Student Association
Engineers Without Borders
German Club
Global Network
Higher Education Cultural Roundtable
Hillel
Hispanic Law Student Association
IAESTE
Indian Student Association
Indonesian Student Association
International Relations Club
International Service Learning Club
International Student Ministries
Kazakh Students Association of Tulsa
Korean Student Association
La Tertulia (Spanish Club)
Language House
Latin American Hispanic Student Association
Le Groupe Francais (French Club)
Malaysian Student Association
Model United Nations
Muslim Student Association
Persian Student Association
Phi Sigma Iota
Portuguese Club
Post-Communist States in International Relations
Russian Club
Saudi Student Association Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Sustainable Energy for North East Asia
Turkish Student Association
Vietnamese Student Association
Global Opportunities on Campus
Tulsa Global Alliance
Tulsa Global Alliance is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to increasing global awareness, understanding and opportunities in Northeastern Oklahoma by hosting international visitors, facilitating Sister Cities activities, promoting global education, assisting with international trade development, cooperating with international organizations and serving as a resource for area governments, businesses, educational institutions, organizations and residents.
www.tulsaglobalalliance.org
Nimrod International Journal
"Nimrod International Journal," at the University of Tulsa, has been selected from more than 800 magazines to participate in the launching of a pilot magazine distribution program for literary magazines, administered by Small Press Distribution (SPD) and the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) in New York City, with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Wallace-Reader's Digest Funds.
Nimrod, founded in 1956 at The University of Tulsa, has been active in the discovery and publication of new writers for more than 40 years, and has had increasing impact on the development of the careers of new writers for more than 26 years through the Nimrod/Hardman Awards.
http://www.utulsa.edu/nimrod/Tulsa Journal of Comparative & International Law
In a world that is continuously getting smaller, it is necessary to be kept abreast of the issues arising internationally as well as those issues arising just within our country’s borders. The Tulsa Journal of Comparative & International Law is the perfect tool to use to keep up with this constantly shrinking and changing world. In this day and age, it is becoming almost as critical to possess the knowledge about what is happening in the international legal field, as it is to know about what occurs in the national legal field. Providing people with that international knowledge is the primary purpose of the Tulsa Journal of Comparative & International Law.
The Tulsa Journal of Comparative & International Law, with its inaugural issue published in fall 1993, is the newest journal at the University of Tulsa College of Law. The Tulsa Journal of Comparative & International Law is published bi-annually, and is edited and staffed by students at University of Tulsa College of Law.
http://www.utulsa.edu/law/ilj/International Business & Language major
Global business education is a central point in the vision of the TU College of Business Administration. The international business and language major was developed in conjunction with the TU Department of Languages as a part of this vision. It provides an exciting educational and career opportunity for those students who enjoy the study of language.
This degree combines three components: (1) education in foundations of business and functional areas of international business, (2) development of greater familiarity with cultural imperatives, and (3) advanced training in French, German, Spanish, or Russian.
http://www.cba.utulsa.edu/depts/intlbus/International Student Services
The University of Tulsa welcomes students from around the world. With students from more than 71 countries and internationally known programs, TU is proud to educate the leaders of tomorrow, today. The Office of International Student Services provides a full range of services and support to international students.
http://www.utulsa.edu/student-life/for-international-students.aspxCertificate in International Studies
The certificate program in international studies meets the needs of students with personal, academic, and career interests in other cultures; in other political and economic systems; and in the institutions and practices of international relations. The program should be of special interest to students who plan a period of study abroad and serves as an excellent preparation for advanced study.
http://www.cas.utulsa.edu/certificates/international.htmlInternational Nursing & Technology
This course focuses upon the use of technology, particularly computers, in nursing practice, nursing service administration, nursing education and nursing research. Basic computer structures and functions are introduced. Experiences will include the use of microcomputers and mainframe computers, nursing software, clinical computers and hospital information systems. International experiences include the use of technology in nursing compared between USA and another country and examination of relevant people's contributions to the promotion and adaptation of technology. This course was offered for the first time in Spring 1998. During Spring Break 2002, the class went to Paris, visiting several nursing and cultural sites.
http://bus.collins.utulsa.edu/nsg/InternationalHome.aspInternational Student Ministries at TU
The ISM hosts a Thursday Noon Lunch the first and third week of each month, even through spring break and the summer. They also have many activities, like picnics, float trips, retreats, and holiday parties. The ministry team is made up of any students who have a heart to reach international students for Christ. All of the activities and studies are open to the whole campus. The international student council is very similar to Wesley¹s council in that they plan activities for the international students and try to reach out to students on campus.
http://www.utulsa.edu/sharpchapel/campMinistries/student_religious/international_student_ministries.htmJust to name a few…
International Academic Connections
- take courses that focus on international topics and themes
- take advanced language courses to continue your study of foreign languages and cultures
- take a course with a visiting international scholar
- attend lectures and discussions focusing on international topics
- develop a senior thesis topic that relates to your overseas learning experience
