culture shock

10 articles tagged with "culture shock"

3 Important Resources for Making Friends on a Foreign Campus

Making friends on campus as an international student can be intimidating. Here are three great resources to help you meet people naturally and comfortably.

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Former Dean of Undergraduate Admission, Loyola University Chicago

7 Reasons the United States Should Be Your Study Destination

Considering a US education for university? Check out these seven reasons you should study in the United States.

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International Student

6 Questions to Ask About a University's Cultural Fit

Finding a good cultural fit in a university is important to ensure you'll be comfortable on campus. Here's how to review schools through this cultural lens.

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Former Director of Marketing & Enrollment Management, St. Thomas University

How International Students Can Culturally Prepare to Study in the United States

From one international student to another, here's a list of mental preparations you should think through before you leave.

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Student, Northwestern University

Staying Connected to Your Home Country and Family

Each year tens of thousands of international students travel to the United States to attend a college or university. The experience is often exciting, but at other times can be daunting, so staying connected with friends and family is essential to the well-being of an international student.

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International Student Advisor, Slippery Rock University

Culture Shock

Whether you are starting school across the state or across the globe, the transition to this next stage in your life can be stressful.

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Director of Admission, Loyola New Orleans University

New College, New Culture

Loyola University New Orleans' Center for International Education outlines the steps you can take to help you adjust to a new culture.

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Director of Admission, Loyola New Orleans University

How Does Working With International Students Differ?

Although they're students just the same, there are extra steps and cultural considerations when working with international students. One expert weighs in.

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Associate Director of Educational Directions, Inc.

International Student Orientation: What's Next?

The steps to adjusting when you arrive for university abroad.

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Dean of International Services and Programs, University of Oklahoma

The Top 10 Myths About Attending University in America

Many students who come to study in America have expectations about campus life shaped by television and movies, or by offhand comments from well-meaning friends and family. Here's the truth behind some of the most common myths.

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Director, International Student Services, Pepperdine University

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