Step 6. Life on Campus
Learn how to make new friends, join student organizations and explore your new city
Strategies for Overcoming Culture Shock
When you first came to the United States you were so excited. Everything was new and interesting. You are eager to learn about your home for the next four years, make lifelong friends, get used to an entire...
How to Survive Football Season as an International Student
Near the end of August, right around the time when you first arrive on campus and start settling into your dorm, you may notice something strange happening.
Some students are walking around wearing match...
Don’t Get the Freshman 15: Avoiding Weight Gain While Studying in the United States
For many incoming college students, gaining weight while at school is a big concern. Facing the academic and social stresses that are prevalent in college, college students can find it challenging to eat he...
How can International Students Make the Most of University Orientation Programs?
If you’re coming to study in the United States, no one knows better than your family what the costs will be to make your journey happen. The time, emotional energy and financial costs involved are high. I...
What to Expect from your First Year of College in the United States
Whether you’re an experienced traveler or you’ve never left home before, coming to the United States to study is a new and exciting experience. Prepare for your adventure with this advice from five inte...