Tiger Times Volume 47 Issue 6

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Tiger Times VO L U M E X LV I I

J a n u a ry 2 0 1 6

ISSUE 6

T T O N L . O RG

Quick Adjustments to College

We all have multiple cultural identities, and it is key to make good use of that to approach new people.

Tina Quick, author of “The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition,” a book that gives crucial guidance to developing multicultural children, visited SIS on Jan. 22 to hold a seminar for seniors. She conducted two half-day sessions in the auditorium with the senior class, giving them advice on transitioning to college and what they should expect after graduation. According to Frederic Schneider, the Dean of Students who coordinated the seminar, Mrs. Quick had the perfect qualities as a guest speaker as she grew up a cross-cultured kid herself. Because of her father’s employment in the military, her entire family was required to uproot depending on his mission. Mrs. Quick repeatedly moved 29 times in her life, and has lived in countries such as Pakistan, Kenya, and Switzerland. After first-handedly experciencing the struggles of adjusting to new environments, Quick was thus able to give advice to students based on her own experience. Mrs. Quick visited SIS as part of a larger tour, traveling to numerous high schools in various countries including the United States, Hong Kong, and Singapore to present to international students who plan to attend college in different countries. “Mrs. Quick’s background makes it evident that she knows what she’s talking about, especially because she’s directly experienced the stages of moving,” Mr. Schneider said. “She effectively talked about the phases of transition, detailing the process one goes through when moving across countries. She also addressed the emotional ups and downs involved, but made sure to keep the students engaged by hosting interactive activities rather than merely speaking for the entire three-hour seminar.” Mrs. Quick emphasized the importance of being proactive in meeting new people. She elaborated that being multicultural could be used to one’s advantage when it came to socializing with a diverse popula-

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tion in American colleges. A third-culture kid herself, Mrs. Quick also invested a great deal of time talking to students about learning to control boundaries to have fun while fulfilling their responsibilities. “It is important for students to be able to make friends, socialize, and enjoy their time at college, but it is even more critical that students keep their priorities straight,” Quick said. “No one should indulge in the ‘night life’ to the point where they are unable to control their desires to put alcohol and parties above their studies. Female students, in particular, need to be careful not to make themselves vulnerable to exploitation. It is important for girls to be capable of taking care of themselves so that they are not taken advantage of sexually.” Moreover, Mrs. Quick went on to delve into the details of college life in terms of what students should expect academically and how they should manage their time. She highlighted the importance of time management and independence as she warned students that they would not have parents or teachers looking after them. “The fact that we only have 10 to 15 hours of class a week, compared to the 8 hours of class we have every day in high school, was pretty shocking to me, and it was the first time I learned about the specifics of a college curriculum,” Jason Kim (12) said “After listening to Mrs. Quick’s speech, it hit me that I will have a lot more time on my hands in college than I initially thought. I realized that I will have to learn how to manage my time particularly efficiently. Unlike my experience as a higher schooler in Korea, where everyone has a tight schedule due to private tutors and extracurricular activities, every college student is expected to be independent in both learning and taking care of himself or herself.” By Sarah Kim Junior, Staff Writer

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Addressing a group of seniors, Tina Quick, author of The Global Nomad’s Guide to University, discusses the importance of a smooth transition and the realities of college life in her visit.

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Photo by Daniel Shin

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