American colleges teach students better communications skills
Posted on 3/6/2010
Topics: Academics and Student Activities
Cultural differences can sometimes lead to communications problems, and some universities have launched programs that allow students from other countries to come together and learn about the most efficient way of exchanging ideas in a multicultural context.
Such sessions - which are often organized around social events such as food tastings or game nights - help students learn about one another, but they can also sharpen their professional communications skills, which can become useful when they graduate and embark on job search or a new career path.
What is more, these useful activities are available not only to those enrolled in U.S. graduate programs, but also to those who attend community colleges.
On March 10, approximately 50 students from Genesee Community College in upstate New York will attend a global dinner entitled East Meets West. Among those participating, there will be 20 international students from Asia, Africa, South America, Sri Lanka and Canada who will network and learn how communication can guide and assist individuals to their professional goals, according to ReadMedia.com.
Recent estimates suggest that community colleges enroll close to half (44 percent) of all U.S. undergraduates, and they are some of the most diverse academic institutions in America.
Such sessions - which are often organized around social events such as food tastings or game nights - help students learn about one another, but they can also sharpen their professional communications skills, which can become useful when they graduate and embark on job search or a new career path.
What is more, these useful activities are available not only to those enrolled in U.S. graduate programs, but also to those who attend community colleges.
On March 10, approximately 50 students from Genesee Community College in upstate New York will attend a global dinner entitled East Meets West. Among those participating, there will be 20 international students from Asia, Africa, South America, Sri Lanka and Canada who will network and learn how communication can guide and assist individuals to their professional goals, according to ReadMedia.com.
Recent estimates suggest that community colleges enroll close to half (44 percent) of all U.S. undergraduates, and they are some of the most diverse academic institutions in America.
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