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Succeeding as an international student in the United States and Canada /
(Lipson, Charles.) |
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Bibliographical information (record 264526) |
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- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Part I: Moving Here -- What to Bring with You -- Passports and Visas: A Quick Overview -- The First Ten Things You Should Do Here -- Part II: Succeeding at Your University -- The Biggest Academic Challenges for International Students -- Succeeding Academically -- Thinking Creatively: Going Beyond What the Professor Said -- Working as a Teaching Assistant, Lab Assistant, or Research Assistant -- Avoiding Plagiarism and Doing Honest Work -- The Culture of Universities in the United States and Canada -- Part III: Living in the United States and Canada -- Settling In -- Learning the Terrain -- Learning the Language -- Identification Cards -- Earning Money -- Managing Money: Bank Accounts, Debit Cards, and Credit Cards -- Spending Money: Shopping at Local Stores, Malls, and Online -- Getting Around: Buses, Bikes, and Taxis -- Getting Around: Cars -- University Housing and Meals -- Apartment Rentals -- Kids and Family -- Health Care -- Campus Life -- Telecommunicating: Phone Calls, Internet, Cable TV, and More -- Dealing with Problems -- Appendix 1 A Glossary of Words and Phrases for International Students -- Appendix 2 Abbreviations, Acronyms, Nicknames, Holidays, Floor Numbering, and Clothing Sizes.
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NEU Grand Library2nd Floor (LB2376.4 .L57 2008)
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Gifted by: The United States of America (USA) |
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