This document provides tips and resources for international students facing uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends focusing on controlling one's thoughts and behaviors, prioritizing self-care, minimizing distractions, and studying effectively. Specific tips include meditation, exercise, calling friends, limiting social media, creating a study space, and celebrating small wins. Resources listed cover free information sources, planning tools, journals, and focus-enhancing music. The document emphasizes taking research seriously and utilizing the global network of EducationUSA centers for guidance through the study abroad process.

2. EducationUSA can help you every step along the way.
5 Steps to U.S. Study
1.Research Your Options
2.Finance Your Studies
3.Complete Your Application
4.Apply for Your Student Visa
5.Prepare for Your Departure

3. Tips on Emotional Intelligence

4. Agenda
• EI Importance
• IQ/EQ
• EI Definition
• EI Competencies
• Key Skills for Building EI
• EI Test

5. Why Emotional Intelligence is Important?
• Emotional Intelligence (EI) is commonly known as EQ, has become
a wide spread interest to psychological research. It was Salovey &
Mayer who first introduced the term EI;
• But it was popularized by Goleman with the publication of his
influential book Emotional Intelligence in 1995 which appeared in
the cover page of TIME magazine.
• If your emotional abilities aren't in hand, if you don't have self-
awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions,
if you can't have empathy and have effective relationships, then no
matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far. -Daniel
Goleman
• In a high-IQ job pool, soft skills like discipline, drive, and empathy
mark those who emerge as outstanding. -Daniel Goleman

6. IQ & EQ
• Earlier it was believed that people with high IQ could alone become
successful in personal, academic, family & professional life;
• Many people with high IQ maybe productive and ambitious but found to be
cold & detached;
• People with EQ even with average IQ have found to be more successful be
cause they are social, empathetic and cheerful;
• IQ is mostly determined by genetics and so it can’t be changed drastically;
• But EQ is mostly learned and people can be trained.

7. One Definition of EQ
“ An interrelated set of abilities that allow an individual to r
ecognize use and regulate of emotion in an efficient and p
roductive manner, thereby allowing effective dealing with th
e environment.”
Salovey & Mayer
“We define emotional intelligence as the subset of social
intelligence that involves the ability to monitor one’s own &
other’s feelings & emotions, to discriminate among them &
to use this information to guide one’s thinking & action.”

8. Self Awareness
• Emotional Self-Awareness
• Self-Confidence
• Accurate Self-assessment
Self Management
• Transparency
• Initiative
• Goal Orientation
• Optimism(Mood Management)
• Self-Control
• Adaptability
Social Awareness
• Empathy
• Organizational Awareness
• Service
• Motivation
• Social Competence
Relationship Management
• Developing Others
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Conflict Management
• Influence
EI Competencies
Awareness
Actions

9. Build your Self Awareness
• Make time for self-reflection
• Acknowledge your true feelings
• Physically feel your emotions
• Identify your values & intentions
• Find a self-awareness model
• Seek feedback from people you trust
• Learn your triggers
Self Management Strategies
• Tolerate uncertainty as you work thr
ough emotions
• Resist momentary emotional needs i
n order to pursue more important go
als
• Remain flexible
• Direct your behavior in a positive wa
y
• Take a few deep breaths
• Pray
• Count to 10
• Write or talk it out
• Weigh both sides of the situation
• Recognize that the situation is temporary
• Use positive self-talk
• Take a break
Build your Self Management

10. Building Social Awareness
• Practice Active Listening
• Watch body language
• Get the whole picture
• Consider the needs of individuals and groups
• Increase sensitivity to social justice & harmony
• Greet people by name
Building Relationships
• Acknowledge feelings & practice compassion
• Adopt an “open door” policy
• Explain your decisions
• Align your actions with your intentions
• Tackle tough conversations
• Graciously receive feedback
• Give direct & constructive feedback

11. Free test: https://www.ihhp.com/free-eq-quiz/

12. “Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they
were going to be dead by midnight. Extend them all t
he care, kindness and understanding you can master.
Your life will never be the same again.” Og Mandino
“Our feelings are not there to be cast out or
conquered. They're there to be engaged and
expressed with imagination and intelligence.” -T.K.
Coleman
“It is very important to understand that emotional
intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence, it is
not the triumph of heart over head--it is the unique
intersection of both.” -David Caruso

13. Tips on How to Survive Uncertain
Times As An International Student

14. 1-Find the Right Resources for Information:
• WHO
• https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-c
oronavirus-2019
• CDC
• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.h
tml
• UNICEF
• https://www.unicef.org/egypt/topics/covid-19?items
_per_page=50
• Ministry of Health and Population
• https://www.facebook.com/egypt.mohp/
• MOH Application (Sehat Misr)

15. 2- Focus on the Things You Can Control, such as y
our thoughts and behaviors

16. 3- Make Yourself A Priority
• Meditate
• Have A Beach Walk
• Have Some Self-Time Everyday
• Have Some Quiet Time
• Stay Active (Do Sports/Activities)
• Reward Yourself A Good Cup of Coffee
• Call A Friend
• Make A Homemade Meal
• Keep A Journal/Start A Blog/Podcast
• Take A Break from The News
• Create A Positive Mood Music Playlist
• Declutter for 5 Minutes
• Watch or Read Something
• Learn Something New
• See A Therapist
• Give Back!

17. 4- Minimize Distractions:
• Stop Touching Your Smartphone
• Social Media Time Limit
• Use Emails
• Try Airplane Mode
• Set A Comfortable Study/Work
Environment
• Avoid Distracting and Toxic People
• Your Distracting Mind and Body

18. 5- Study/Work Effectively: Quality Vs Quantity
A- Create A Study Friendly Home:
• Choose The Perfect Spot
• Find A Comfy Chair
• Sit at A Desk
B- Turn Off Distractions
C- Set Reasonable Goals
D- Use Planners (Daily/Weekly)
E- Take It Slow:
• Tiny Steps Make Big Strides
F- Study/Work for 30-45 Minutes at A Time
G- Change The Task/Take A Break
H- Use Books Instead of Devices
I- Repeat!

19. 6- Assure & Celebrate

20. Resources:
Meditation Applications:
Planners/Calendar Apps:

21. Journaling Apps:
Focus-Boosting Soundtracks:
Brain.fm

22. Take your research seriously. You have many free tools to help.
Global network of centers & information on the
5 Steps of US Study
EducationUSA
AMIDEAST
Information on testing, test prep, and
fields of study.
College Board, Petersons & Niche
College Board/Magoosh
Fantastic tools and resources for
undergraduate study, incl. SAT & GRE
College search Engines
College Confidential/ QUORA
Student Blogs.
The Princeton REVIEW
Student Reviews.
CHEA
Database of accredited American education
institutions.
Search Tools and Resources
US EMBASSY CAIRO
Information on Student Visas and list of exchange
programs.
NUMBEO, FOREIGN CREDITS,
Cost of Living comparison, GPA calculator, and more.

23. Our Facebook Community
EducationUSA Egypt

24. Our Slideshare Account
EducationUSAEgypt

25. https://www.instagram.com/educationusaegypt/?hl=en
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26. Q&A