Dina

International Students Program Manager | Science | STEM | #stemx18 alumna | Expert procrastinator

[Dina @SnowyKC]

@SamsungAU If you tilt your phones a lot, and squint, it could be a cat...

Plan: Set the laptop up in front of it, and it'll look like I'm participating in Zoom, whereas I'm really watching TV 😂

[Dina @SnowyKC]

Can we ban those vuvuzelas??? I'm all for supporting the players, but that's just unnecessary noise 🙄 #ATPCup

[Dina @SnowyKC]

Thanks, everyone! Love our little chats :D #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

A8 - I think it's a great opportunity for their host families, and communities, to learn about other cultures, and broaden their world view #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

A7 - As hard as it may be, international students need to put themselves out there. Get involved in school clubs/events, join community clubs, just networking in general. Younger students can be supported in this by their host families #includEDau

[Jo Prestia @JoPrestia]

A6 language barriers does not reflect their intellect - many forget that #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

@PennyRobaus I do the same in my classes. Also include lots of visuals, and fortunately, can speak Vietnamese! #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

A6 - I feel like one of the main issues might be different teaching and learning methods. A lot of schools in Asian countries still use rote learning methods, and those students may not be used to inquiry-based learning #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

A5 - I think I'm a bit of a pessimist sometimes, when it comes to changing stereotypes. The media and entertainment industries are constantly perpetuating these, unintentionally doing more harm than good #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

A4 - If possible, perhaps finding a local student who can speak the same language #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

A3 - I imagine finances may also be an issue. They don't exactly have parents (if young) on hand, and I believe there are work restrictions on their study visas #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

Was just about to say this! Also home sickness #includEDau

[Jo Prestia @JoPrestia]

A3 Culture shock #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

A1 - I went to high school with lots of international students. I think most came from China. Would definitely have been some at uni, but I didn't befriend them. My school currently has international students, two of which are in my classes #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

Oook... Somewhere in the hundred thousands then! 200 000? #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

Hey all, Dina from Adelaide. Where it's so so so so SO cold... I wouldn't even know where to begin guessing... Several thousand?? #includEDau

[Dina @SnowyKC]

Tonight, on #includedau - International Students #aussieed #asiaed #ukedchat #edchat

[#includEDau @includEDau]

This Sunday, #includEDau chats about International Students. Hope you can join us! #aussieed #ukedchat #inzpired #edchat #sunchat

[Dina @SnowyKC]

Hello fellow educators. I need some help... Anyone know of any networks in Australia for Vietnamese teachers? Really struggling to find one! #aussieED #includedau

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

Once kids not only hear that you believe in them, but feel it too, there is no stopping them.
#HackingSchoolDiscipline

[Michael Collins @AstroMCollins]

They did it, President Kennedy’s dream come true, as thrilling today as it was 50 years ago. #Apollo50 #NationalMoonDay

[Dina @SnowyKC]

@dothinkeducate Oh my gosh... That is just too cute!! 😍