Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (2)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy L. Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Javier Fernando Del Carpio, Universidad ESAN; Nancy Matos P.E., Esan University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

jeopardizing their continuation in thescholarship program. Activities were designed to maximize coordination with student schedules.Traditional Retention ProgrammingEngineering Pathways Fellows were required to participate in the following programs designedto enhance the first year experience. These programs included a summer bridge, a housing optionand continuing mentoring from faculty and peers to encourage community building andestablishment of long term relationships early on. Three of these activities are detailed below:  Pre First-Year Engineering & Science Program (PreF) - This introductory, 6-week, residential summer session was designed for first-year students who were accepted to the College of Engineering. The program