by Alexander Nazemetz
Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management, Director of Admissions, University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
As if getting into college wasn't stressful enough, the transition from high school to campus can be stressful too! Here's how to manage it.
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by Wei Wei
Student, Northwestern University
From one international student to another, here is a list of mental preparations you should think through before you leave.
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by John Wilkerson
Assistant Director of Admissions, International Recruitment, University of Missouri
Culture shock is a term you've likely heard as you considered studying overseas. But many students also experience "reverse culture shock" when they return home after many months or even years spent in the United States.
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by Deirdre Whitman
Vice President for Enrollment Management, Mercy College
As you look ahead to graduating from high school and transitioning to college life, you may be experiencing confidence and uncertainty, excitement and anxiety--sometimes all at once! A mentor can help you through this this exciting if a little stressful time.
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by Joan Isaac Mohr
There are lots of ways to get acquainted with your new classmates. Facebook and other social networking sites provide an online way to meet people even before you get there. Think about getting involved as soon as you arrive on campus with clubs or sports that interest you so that you can begin to build your network of friends.
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