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International Student Resources
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The University of Georgia
210 Memorial Hall
Athens, Georgia 30602
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
Monday-Friday (excluding holidays)
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American Values and Customs
Find out more about the culture of the United States.
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Banking in Athens
Find more about the banks around Athens.
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Buying a Used Car
Find out how and where to look for a car.
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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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Financial Aid
Learn more about financial aid.
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Food and Shopping
Learn about typical American cuisine, the customs of dining out, and where to buy groceries.
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Getting a Georgia Driver’s License
Learn more about obtaining a Georgia driver’s license.
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Getting Connected
Learn about about getting connected here at UGA.
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Housing Tips
Get some tips about looking for housing.
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How to Write a Check
Learn how to write a check.
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Identify Theft
Learn how to keep private information safe from thieves.
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Important Phone Numbers
Important UGA phone numbers to know.
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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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Mental Health
Find out ways and resources to help your mental health.
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Off-Campus Housing Guide
This guide will help you navigate Housing in Athens off-campus. Note that ISL does not recommend or endorse any of the housing locations in this guide.
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One Stop Shop
The One Stop Shop is the go-to place for new students to set up their UGA accounts.
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Personal Budget & Financial Management
Learn more about saving, developing a budget, and personal financial management.
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Rideshare Safety
With the rising popularity of rideshare apps, learn tips on how to stay safe.
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Roommate Tips
Get some tips about living with a roommate.
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Social Security
Find out how to obtain your social security card.
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Sports in America
For international students looking to learn about sports in the United States check out Rookie Road and their sports information resource
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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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Student Health Insurance
Learn to navigate American health insurance and some common keywords.
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Study Cycle
Get some tips about how to optimize your studying.
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Taxes Resource
Find some tax resources.
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Tips for Smoother Transition
Learn ways on how to adapt to the cultural change.
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Transportation Around Athens
Find out more about how to get around Athens.
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UGA Sports
Learn about what sports UGA offers and how you can show your school spirit by attending the games.
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Understanding Cross Cultural Adjustment
Learn about Oberg’s U-Curve Theory and how it may apply to you.
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US Currency
Learn about your US dollars and coins.