10-1 What I Have / What I Need Mind Map by Eugene Lee https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l Post anything anywhere en-us 2025-04-05 06:41:02 UTC 2025-04-05 06:47:53 UTC hello@padlet.com โœ… What I Have eugeneyjlee https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396708019 2025-04-05 06:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396708019 ๐Ÿ’ก Key Claims/Ideas eugeneyjlee https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396708103

  • International students face financial, legal, and social barriers in the U.S.

  • Visa restrictions, especially with H-1B and limited OPT timeframes, hinder job search success.

  • Universities promote diversity but exclude international students from DEI efforts.

  • Career services often lack expertise in visa processes.

  • STEM vs. non-STEM disparity highlights unequal access to job opportunities.

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  • Tavares (2022) โ€“ international students excluded from DEI

  • Buckner et al. (2021) โ€“ racial identity ignored in diversity language

  • Kim & Gonzales (2019) โ€“ racialized barriers and exclusion in higher education

  • Alfattal (2016) โ€“ career services do not meet international student needs

  • Kato & Sparber (2013) โ€“ visa restrictions reduce international student enrollment

  • Hegarty (2014) โ€“ universities benefit from international students but offer little support

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  • ACE Report (2021) โ€“ offers policy suggestions for inclusion

  • Higher Ed Immigration Portal (2021) โ€“ outlines policy gaps

  • NFAP Policy Brief (2017) โ€“ value of international students in STEM

  • Foster (2024) โ€“ op-ed supporting H-1B reform

  • EnglishUSA Journal (2021) โ€“ strategies for inclusion

    • ]]>     2025-04-05 06:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396708473     ๐Ÿ“Š Data & Statistics eugeneyjlee https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396708600

  • % of international students in STEM vs. non-STEM

    • Economic contributions (billions in tuition & local economies)

    • Employment outcomes of international vs. domestic students

    • OPT and H-1B quotas and impact on job retention

    ]]>     2025-04-05 06:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396708600     ๐ŸŽค Narratives & Testimonies eugeneyjlee https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396708697

  • Peer experiences with visa denials and career anxiety

  • Mentorship success stories

  • Quotes from advisors/employers on misconceptions about sponsorship

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  • Slides with charts: visa flow, employment outcomes, economic impact

  • Student quotes overlayed on photos

  • Simple graph of STEM vs. non-STEM work visa access

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  • Hook: My story of getting a summer internship and getting an OPT

  • Problem Overview

  • Key Barriers (visa, funding, exclusion from DEI)

  • Case Studies / Best Practices

  • Policy Recommendations (university + national level)

  • Call to Action

    • ]]>     2025-04-05 06:44:36 UTC https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396708897     โ“ What I Still Need eugeneyjlee https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396709622 2025-04-05 06:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396709622 ๐Ÿ“ˆ More Data eugeneyjlee https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396709686

  • Updated employment outcome stats post-2020

  • More recent figures on STEM OPT extensions

  • Breakdown of visa success rates by field

    • ]]>     2025-04-05 06:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396709686     ๐Ÿง  Clear Hook eugeneyjlee https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396709743

  • Strong, specific story to emotionally engage the audience

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  • More direct quotes from affected international students

  • Quotes from university officials or career center staff

    • ]]>     2025-04-05 06:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396709795     ๐Ÿ” More Focused Angle eugeneyjlee https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396710026

  • Need to finalize whether to focus on STEM vs. non-STEM disparities

  • Or keep the focus on university-level responsibility + policy suggestions

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  • Choose exact charts/statistics to visualize

  • Finalize which slides best support the narrative arc

    • ]]>     2025-04-05 06:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396710083     ๐Ÿงฉ Strong Conclusion eugeneyjlee https://padlet.com/eugeneyjlee/j5e1dvfbcftbgw6l/wish/3396710125

  • How will I end in a way that both empowers the audience and makes a lasting impression?

  • Consider circling back to the hook or a quote

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