Bridging the Communication Gap: Creating a More United LCB ShanShan Liu Kyle Billy Ava Andrew Epperson

ShanShan’s Story The experience of studying in a new country

Lack of Integrated Communication Comfort in Separated Groups No Structure to Facilitate Interaction

Business Interest Groups (B.I.G’s) Return of the F.I.G! F.I.G. VS. B.I.G. The B.I.G. idea

Implementation of B.I.G.’s How to create the groups How to fund the program How to infer importance

Ensuring Diversity

Importance of B.I.G. Facilitates interaction Provides opportunity for success Creates friendships

Business Interest Groups (B.I.G.’s) International Students Domestic Students Importance of Integration

Q & A

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