The initiative

About College Experience

An online cultural exchange program that offers international students the opportunity to understand different aspects of the American culture by remotely exploring the life of a University in the United States.

College Experience offers different packages that include fun and engaging content such as orientation activities, short courses, peer-to-peer interaction, guest lectures, interviews, tutorials, testimonials, and much more. All the material is accessible on our e-Learning platform where schools and specifically, international offices can onboard their students, welcome them to an online community, and show them how much their University cares about diversity.

The program, designed and implemented by the QIRIS , a non-profit organization, leverages over ten years of experience of the organization in creating innovative programs with schools and universities. The initiative is supported by the US Department of State - Mission US-Italy.

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Objectives

College Experience aims at helping universities provide incoming international students with an online cultural exchange and study abroad program that exposes them to the life of a higher education institution in the United States.

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Post-high-school University orientation

A journey to discover the University beyond national borders.

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Multidisciplinary STEAM training

Three thematic courses to explore your talents together with American teachers.

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Inclusive civic and cultural education

An opportunity for comparing different cultures and creating inclusive environments.

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Practice with the English language

English contents (with subtitles) to help students improve their proficiency.

Programs

College Experience is a Learning Program dedicated to international students want to enroll at a university to live in the US and study in college. It is delivered online in a synchronous and asynchronous fashion through Digital Academy, QIRIS' e-Learning platform.

International Student Offices can choose the program that best suits the needs of their students among the many available in our catalog, which have different durations and contents.

Introduction

Introduction

A brief introduction to American culture and to the university structure and life in the United States.

Complete orientation

Complete orientation

A complete orientation to the American culture and universities in the United States.

Orientation and 1 course

Orientation and 1 course

A brief introduction to the American culture and universities in the United States, plus one course among those offered in the program.

Orientation and 2 courses

Orientation and 2 courses

A brief introduction to the American culture and universities in the United States, plus two course among those offered in the program.

Orientation and 3 courses

Orientation and 3 courses

A brief orientation to the American culture and universities in the United States, plus all the three courses offered in the program.

Complete program

Complete program

A complete orientation to the American culture and universities in the United States, plus all the three courses offered in the program.

Have questions? Read the frequently asked questions page and contact us.

Content

University and multicultural orientation

The orientation modules of College Experience, created in partnership with excellence organizations in the United States, enable students to explore the life of an American university and compare it with other countries, reflect on differences and common values, and learn to become citizens of an increasingly multicultural world.

  • Orientation to the world of higher education
    Orientation to the world of higher education

    What awaits you after high school? Listen to the testimonies and careers of people who have made a difference and gain insights about your future paths.

  • Lifestyles and Universities: a comparison
    Lifestyles and Universities: a comparison

    Discover the differences with the life of a university in the US through interviews to American students and explore study-abroad opportunities.

  • Multiculturalism, diversity and social inclusion
    Multiculturalism, diversity and social inclusion

    A journey through the identity and cultural values of a multi-ethnic, integrated, inclusive society capable of responding together to future challenges.

Transversal skills taught in English

In addition to orientation, College Experience includes three courses taught in English by American faculty. Each of the courses has a duration of 15 hours, for a total of 45 hours of training. Modules focus on transversal innovative skills, expose students to the American teaching style, and improve their English level.

  • Web design and development (15 hours)
    Web design and development (15 hours)

    Learn how to create and publish a website from scratch. Design content and implement web pages using HTML and CSS languages.

  • Technology and social entrepreneurship (15 hours)
    Technology and social entrepreneurship (15 hours)

    Refine your critical thinking and design innovative solutions capable of responding to societal challenges and creating successful businesses.

  • User-centered design innovation (15 hours)
    User-centered design innovation (15 hours)

    Explore methods for designing engaging experiences, successful content, and products and services capable of winning over even the most demanding users.

All the courses of QIRIS Digital Academy

An initiative by QIRIS

Supported by the US Department of State, Mission US-Italy

QIRIS - non-profit organization

QIRIS is a non-profit organization that has more than 10 years of experience in realizing innovative initiatives, including programs in high schools, universities, and companies.

Go to QIRIS.org

QIRIS Digital Academy

QIRIS Digital Academy is QIRIS' e-Learning platform and online community, designed to provide students with synchronous and asynchronous lectures and activities.

Go to QIRIS Digital Academy

Our team

The people who make this initiative a success. If you want to join our team, contact us and send us your application.

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Nicholas Caporusso
Coordinator
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Gianluca Lattanzi
Administrative director
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Mariangela Petruzzelli
Human resources
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Roberta Ruggiero
Press office
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Mattia Petrosino
Community management
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Chris Strobel
Content supervision
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Sara Drabik
Content supervision
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John Gibson
Content supervision
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