An International Student's Road to Employability

internatioNal students

Jens

Hannah

Bahar

Haru

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RULES:* Only one player shares their screen and makes all moves.* Select one international student as a group (hover over names for more information).* Roll the dice at the start of your turn and move accordingly (1-2 for 1 space, 3-4 for 2 spaces, 5-6 for 3 spaces).* After moving your student, click on the space number, read the information, discuss the question in the group, and answer it.* The game finishes after answering the question when reaching space 13; landing on this exact space is not necessary.(NOTE: Write down your answers and send them to interlocality@fontys.nl, we would love to hear your ideas!) Have fun!

An International student's road to employability

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YEAR 1

YEAR 2

GRADUATED

YEAR 4

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YEAR 3

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Hannah is a 25-year-old from Germany who is interested in becoming an entrepreneur, which is why she has chosen to enrol in the business programme.

Jens, a 21-year-old from Sweden, follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by pursuing a career in international business.

Bahar is a 19-year-old from Azerbaijan who dreams of becoming an engineer and making the world more sustainable.

Haru, a 20-year-old from Japan, is passionate about inventing and designing products. He wants to study mechanical engineering.

Congratulations on being offered a job at a local employer! This is great news.Recommendation to yourself: What can you do to support an international student better in the future?

congratulations!

Congratulations on your graduation from Fontys! As you have made many friends and improved your Dutch language skills, you would love to stay in the Netherlands.Answer the following question: What could you need at this point of your journey?

Graduated from fontys +1 semester.

September 2030.

With only two weeks left, you managed to find student housing, but it wasn't in Eindhoven. You'll be living in Weert for the upcoming year.Answer the following question: What would you consider a success at this point of your journey?

year 1, semester 1 at fontys.

September 2025: The start of your degree programme at Fontys.

It's the home stretch of your programme at Fontys, just a couple more weeks until graduation. You just need to make sure to make the final deadline of your thesis.Answer the following question: What could be a problem at this point of your journey?

year 4, semester 2 at fontys.

September 2029.

You have just started the final year of secondary school in your home country. Answer the following question: What could you need at this point of your journey?

Start -2 semesters at Fontys.

September 2024: One year before your start at Fontys.

You are currently in your last semester of the second year and preparing for your upcoming internship.Answer the following question: What could be a problem, at this point of your journey?

Year 2, semester 2 at fontys.

February 2027.

You've landed a great internship to develop your professional skills, but it's not going off without a hitch because of the differences in working cultureAnswer the following question: What could you need at this point of your journey?

Year 4, Semester 1 at fontys.

September 2028: The start of the fourth (and final) year of your degree programme at Fontys.

year 3, semester 1 at fontys.

You tried your hardest, but unfortunately, you were not able to find an internship at a regional employer, which means you will need to commute for two hours every day. Answer the following question: What could you need at this point of your journey?

September 2027: The start of the third year of your degree programme at Fontys.

Start -1 Semester at Fontys.

You have been accepted to Fontys. It's time to prepare for your start in September.Answer the following question: What could be a problem at this point of your journey?

February 2025: Six months before your start at Fontys.

You are doing your best to secure a job. You have expanded your search to other major cities in the country, but you are hoping to find a local job so that you don't have to leave your group of friends.Answer the following question: What could you need at this point of your journey?

Graduated from fontys +2 semesters.

February 2031.

Luckily, you were able to secure an internship for the final year of your programme. However, you find it difficult to onboard.Answer the following question: What would you consider a success at this point of your journey?

year 3, semester 2 at fontys.

February 2028.

You successfully completed your first semester with flying colours, but integrating into Dutch society has proven to be more challenging than expected.Answer the following question: What could you need at this point of your journey?

year 1, semester 2 at fontys.

February 2026.

Many international students, including yourself, may need to take on a part-time job in order to support their education.Answer the following question: What would you consider a success at this point of your journey?

year 2, semester 1 at fontys.

September 2026: The start of the second year of your degree programme at Fontys.