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Cross Cultural Adjustment
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American Values and Customs
Find out more about the culture of the United States.
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Educational Differences
Learn more about American classroom expectations.
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English Opportunities
Use this resource to find the opportunities to practice your conversational English.
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Involvement as a Graduate Student
Are you a graduate student? There are lots of ways for you to get involved on campus with other graduate students. Learn more here!
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Personal Budget & Financial Management
Learn more about saving, developing a budget, and personal financial management.
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Stages of Cultural Adjustment
Coming to America can be a challenging change. Learn about the process of adjusting.
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Study Cycle
Get some tips about how to optimize your studying.
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Tips for Smoother Transition
Learn ways on how to adapt to the cultural change.
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Understanding Cross Cultural Adjustment
Learn about Oberg’s U-Curve Theory and how it may apply to you.