Content of the OIP programme

1. Pre-departure Workshop on:

• Understanding purposes of the overseas immersion program
• Background on host destination
• Understanding cultural differences, traditional attitudes and value orientations
• Building intercultural skill set and language adaptation strategies
• Developing a learning contract for the programme
• Defining learning goals, focus areas and measurements of success
• Drafting a personalized learning plan with cultural or business focus

2. Immersion in Overseas Country

• On-site orientation
• Geography, economic, cultural and political environment
• Sharing/networking with local students

3. Industry Visits

• Understanding business terminology/behaviours/negotiation patterns
• Visits to industry and/or regional trade associations/government economic agencies
• Networking and interaction with local and Singapore business communities in the country

4. Cultural Visits

• Visits to historical and cultural sites
• Exploring traditional works/artists and contemporary literature/art

5. Post-Trip Workshop and Presentation

• Discussion on personal learning experiences in the country and success of learning plan
• Analysis of critical incidents and exploration of solutions
• Self-assessment on values and behaviors and tolerance for ambiguity
• Individual Presentations, either cultural or industry focus
• Discussion on how to best utilize the learning experience

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