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• Switzerland Affiliate: Preparing for University Transition

  • When
    27 Mar 2012
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    6:45 PM - 8:45 PM
  • Location
    La Chataigneraie Campus, International School of Geneva

  FAMILIES IN GLOBAL TRANSITION
  Switzerland
  Presents

  Preparing for University Transition

  March 27th, 18.45 - 20.45

  La Chataigneraie Campus, International School of Geneva
  Salle Polyvalente

  SESSION DESCRIPTION:
  Through students’ stories, a virtual presentation by Tina Quick, based on her new book The Global Nomad’s Guide to University Transition, and a panel to include parents, students, and educators from the region, we will discuss various themes relevant to university transition. These include the normal chaos of transition, belonging and identity issues, parenting tips to prepare and support students, the role of schools and educators, practical advice from other Global Nomads, managing goodbyes, and personal growth through transition.

  Note: though we may touch on the issue of college/university choice, the topic of the evening is transition issues for students and their families.

  WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
  This presentation is relevant for teachers and specialists, who deal with Global Nomads’ /TCKs’ education, university guidance counsellors, HR and relocation professionals and, of course, for students and families impacted by this particular transition.

  A WORD ABOUT FIGT:
  FIGT Switzerland, as an affiliate of FIGT, organizes events and meetings to engage and connect the mobile expat community and their service providers. Everyone involved volunteers their expertise to help build a local network and forum of exchange around issues relevant to internationally mobile families.

  FIGT promotes the positive value of the international experience, and empowers the family unit and those who serve families before, during and after international transitions. See the Swiss Affiliate’s drop-down page on www.figt.org for more information on our Switzerland activities.

  We look forward to seeing you there!

  RSVP: swisschapter@figt.org

  Entrée Gratuite – Admission Free
  

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• 2012 FIGT Conference

  • Start
    29 Mar 2012
  •  
  • End
    31 Mar 2012
  • Location
    The Westin Alexandria | Alexandria, VA

  Register

  2012 FIGT Conference

  Date: March 29-31, 2012
  

  Location: The Westin Alexandria | Alexandria, VA

  The 2012 Families in Global Transition Conference will be held for the second year in a row in Washington, DC. The conference provides a forum where members of internationally mobile families, e.g. corporate, military, diplomatic, missionary, gather with those who assist them: human resource personnel, relocation experts, educators and counselors. Together we will develop strategies for dealing with challenges of cross-cultural living.

  The FIGT Conference promises to offer:

  • A forum for presenting new research.
  • An environment to facilitate the exchanging of new ideas.
  • An extraordinary opportunity for global networking across all sectors involved in the international and intercultural transitions.

  To register online, please select the registration button on the left hand side of this webpage, and you will be prompted to choose the registration type that best suits you. If you wish to mail, fax or email in a hard copy registration form, please click here to download the form.

  Accommodation Information

  Hotel reservations may be made with the Westin Alexandria. Call 1-866-837-4210 and request the Families in Global Transition (room rate) or click here to reserve your room online. Rooms are available for $179 per night (excluding tax and service fees). The FIGT room block expires on Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at this time the FIGT special room rate will no longer be valid.

  Westin Alexandria
  400 Courthouse Square
  Alexandria, VA 22314

  Traveling into Washington, DC? The Westin Alexandria has provided detailed transportation information for your convenience and travel needs. Click here to learn about all your transportation options.

  Cancellation Policy

  If you need to cancel your conference registration you must do so prior to March 21, 2012. There will be a $50 cancellation fee. After March 21, FIGT is unable to refund any registration fees. If you are unable to attend the conference and would like to transfer your registration to another attendee, there will be a $50 administrative fee to complete that transaction. Please contact FIGT at execdirector@figt.org if you have any questions.
  

   

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