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ACIREMA (America spelled backwards) is a workshop that includes a simulation exercise designed to sensitize participants to the months of difficulties that international students encounter in their quest for a U.S. education. It acquaints the participants with the procedures and obstacles students must follow from the initial contact with a U.S. educational institution to their arrival on campus. A facilitated discussion takes place after the simulation to address the specific issues at stake, as well as what participants can do in the future to help support international students. A reception will be held after the debrief in the Multicultural Center.
Volunteers will help with setup/cleanup & check-in. We are also seeking volunteers to act in a variety of different roles during the simulation and also in a panel discussion.
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| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Acirema Volunteer Training | 12:00pm (CT) | 1:00pm (CT) | 43/43 | Over |
1 - 14 of 14 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set up | 12:00pm (CT) | 2:00pm (CT) | 4/4 | Over | ||
| Admissions Counselor | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | 72701 | A student approaches the counselor and asks how he/she can be admitted to the university. The counselor lists the requirements for admission. i.e., pay admissions fee, make required score on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), provide verification of financial support, and passport. | 4/4 | Over |
| Airline Official | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | The official asks to see the passport visa and collects a fee. Just as some of the participants have completed all the obstacles and are ready to board the airplane, the official may leave his table to take a three-minute break, preferably when there is a long line at the... | 5/5 | Over | |
| Banker | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | Verizon Ball Room Fayetteville, AR 72701 Flag room | The banker distributes 3000 dō to each participant as they enter. Banker provides necessary financial documents as requested by players. | 4/4 | Over |
| Check-In | 2:00pm (CT) | 3:30pm (CT) | 2/6 | Over | ||
| Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | This very stern, no-nonsense person is suspect of all persons entering the U.S. He/she checks documents very carefully and, in some cases, asks the newly arrived student to wait in the office for further ‘inspection’. He/she eventually gives the entry stamp to every student but not without a significant amount... | 4/4 | Over | |
| ETS Official | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | Verizon Ball Room 18100 | The ETS official must see the admissions application prior to giving the English test. Each participant should read clearly 3-5 sentences to the ETS officer. The ETS officer will determine the appropriate score. | 4/4 | Over |
| I-20 Specialist | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | Verizon Ball Room | The advisor reviews documents and issues the I-20 and, in a very friendly voice, encourages students in their efforts to get to the University in time for orientation. He/she reminds them to call or email if they have further questions. | 4/4 | Over |
| Passport Officer | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | This is usually a very official person who asks participants to complete a form and collects application fee. The officer is nonchalant and may take a break and leave a waiting line of people. Bribery is also an option here. | 4/4 | Over | |
| Scammer | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | This person has no “station”. He/she roams the area approaching participants in attempts to make ‘deals for a fee’. Deals include selling fake expedited passport process and selling “bogus” airline tickets for half price. | 4/4 | Over | |
| Secondary Inspection Officer | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | This very stern person is responsible for additional grilling of selected participants suspect of all persons entering the U.S. They check documents and questions everything from the authenticity of their documents, their social media participation, and their friendships. He/she eventually gives the entry stamp to every student but not without... | 2/2 | Over | |
| Visa Officer | 2:00pm (CT) | 4:30pm (CT) | This is the U.S officer deciding whether a student is approved for their F-1 student visa or not. Before issuing the visa, the official must see the student’s I-20 and the verification of financial support. The official stamps the visa inside the passport. | 4/4 | Over | |
| Panel Discussion | 3:45pm (CT) | 4:45pm (CT) | The ACIREMA Debrief Includes a Panel Discussion. Panel Questions TBA. Contact Clark ifriend@uark.edu to inquire about Panel capacity. | 6/6 | Over | |
| Clean Up | 4:00pm (CT) | 5:00pm (CT) | 3/3 | Over |
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