{"id":4970,"date":"2019-09-12T13:21:08","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T13:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tla24.thecreativeclinic.website\/?p=4970"},"modified":"2024-06-25T16:38:13","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T15:38:13","slug":"recruit-students-faculty-led-study-abroad-program-tour-school-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/blog\/trip-planning\/recruit-students-faculty-led-study-abroad-program-tour-school-college\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recruit Students for Faculty-Led School &#038; University Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recruiting_students_can_feel_daunting_%E2%80%93_but_well_create_a_great_itinerary_that_fulfills_your_learning_objectives_and_guide_you_through_the_recruitment_process_Heres_the_ultimate_guide_to_recruiting_students_for_your_school_or_college_short-term_study_abroad_program\"><\/span>Recruiting students can feel daunting \u2013 but we\u2019ll create a great itinerary that fulfills your learning objectives and guide you through the recruitment process. Here\u2019s the ultimate guide to recruiting students for your school or college short-term study abroad program:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Basics\"><\/span><strong>The Basics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recruit Early: As soon as your program is approved by administration, start getting the word out. Recruit until the program is full or until the deadline to submit a deposit. Download your Learning Adventure planning timeline to customize and make sure you\u2019re on schedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources: Use the Study Abroad or International Programs office as a resource. They might be willing to print brochures for you, assist in promoting or just give you some advice!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Word of Mouth: Sometimes, there\u2019s nothing better than word-of-mouth advertising. It might sound obvious but remember to announce the program in class!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hold_Informational_Sessions\"><\/span><strong>Hold Informational Sessions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Collaborate with another club or organization on campus to do a quick 5-minute promotion of the program. This is a great way to broaden your reach and recruit students who might not otherwise hear about studying abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s a fail-safe method: entice students to attend sessions with free food!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass around a sign-in sheet to collect names, emails and phone numbers so you can follow up with information for interested students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Promotion\"><\/span><strong>Online Promotion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Post the program information on your faculty website and share the link on social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post photos and videos from past trips or the destination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the Study Abroad office lists it on their site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establish_an_Email_List_of_InterestedConfirmed_Students\"><\/span><strong>Establish an Email List of Interested\/Confirmed Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send out photos, videos, testimonials, program objectives, information, advice and preparation to-do lists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_your_colleagues_to_mention_the_program_to_their_students_in_a_quick_shout-out_at_the_beginning_or_end_of_class\"><\/span><strong>Ask your colleagues to mention the program to their students in a quick shout-out at the beginning or end of class.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide them with contact information to put on the board, as well as brochures and flyers if you have them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distribute_program_information_to_academic_advisors_in_your_department\"><\/span><strong>Distribute program information to academic advisors in your department.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Try to hand out information sheets in person, where you can reiterate how the program will fit into students\u2019 graduation requirements. Follow up with the same sheet over email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the information sheet and email, stress the benefits of study abroad. Use hard data and research articles that show how travel can positively impact a graduate\u2019s career prospects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_sure_to_mention_any_scholarships_or_grants_that_students_can_apply_for_to_help_with_program_costs\"><\/span><strong>Make sure to mention any scholarships or grants that students can apply for to help with program costs.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_a_stand_at_any_relevant_internal_events_like_Study_Abroad_fairs\"><\/span><strong>Book a stand at any relevant internal events, like Study Abroad fairs.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a big eye-catching sign, plenty of brochures, a sign-up sheet to collect names and emails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Again, this is the time to entice students in with candy or small freebies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_your_schools_publication\"><\/span><strong>Contact your school\u2019s publication.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If there\u2019s a school newspaper or campus magazine, approach one of the students who work on it to see if you can feature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You could either have a standard advertisement or write a feature on how the program could benefit students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promote_during_morning_announcements\"><\/span><strong>Promote during morning announcements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get your word out with a quick 1-minute overview and the best way to contact you for more information. Beware phone numbers or long email addresses that students won\u2019t catch \u2013 instead, direct them towards your office or reception.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_past_students_who_have_studied_abroad_to_help_promote_your_program\"><\/span><strong>Ask past students who have studied abroad to help promote your program.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Testimonials can be included in an information session, on emails and on promotional material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a student willing to come into one of your bigger sessions to talk about their experiences on the trip and how it\u2019s benefited the rest of their studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On-campus_advertising\"><\/span><strong>On-campus advertising<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See if you can place a sandwich board display in the Student Union or anywhere that gets busy on campus or the school grounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pin flyers on bulletin boards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_academic_language_to_describe_the_program_and_stress_the_educational_benefits_of_studying_abroad\"><\/span><strong>Use academic language to describe the program and stress the educational benefits of studying abroad.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For college students, this indicates to them that this is worth spending their time and money on. For high school programs, this shows to parents that this is not a \u201cvacation\u201d or \u201ctrip\u201d but an \u201ceducational program\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, make sure you always emphasize how the program will tie into course objectives, improve test results and develop in-depth knowledge. For high school students, you can mention that the program will look great on a college application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover more about the educational benefits of short-term study abroad programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Final_Piece_of_Advice_The_Learning_Adventure\"><\/span><strong>Our Final Piece of Advice: The Learning Adventure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve successfully recruited students, check in with them from time to time to answer questions and maintain their interest. Ask them to spread the word to their friends. Offer packing advice and ways to prepare for the program. Not sure? Ask us for advice \u2013 we can even come into your school or college to give a pre-departure presentation to parents or students. 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