Orientation Program For Students Going To The Usa

A Self-Help Reference for New International Students

What you'll learn
Academic Life challenges faced by international students in the USA
Personal Life challenges faced by international students in the USA
Immigration and Work related laws
Lessons learned from personal experience
Requirements
Should be able to read and write English
Description
This course is an orientation training program for students who will be studying in the USA. It is especially useful for students, who will be visiting the country for the first time, and are not aware of US education system, and lifestyle.My educational pursuit in the US began in the year 2006, and it lasted for ten years. During these ten years, I learned about different challenges that international students face in that country. There are challenges both in personal life and student life.Culture and society in the US are very different from other parts of the world. Therefore, international students take some time to adjust in the cultural set up there. Additionally, rules and regulations for F-1 visa students, and educational program requirements can be too overwhelming for many students.My experiences as an international student, can help new students with useful information and guide them in the right direction. It covers all topics such as student life on-campus, off-campus, finding a place to stay, health insurance, working on campus, entertainment activities and others. This training program would guide international students to make better choices and timely decisions, and face personal, and academic life challenges with great ease.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Arriving in the US as an International Student

Lecture 2 Before Your Session Begins

Lecture 3 Difference Between High Context and Low Context Culture

Lecture 4 Understanding US Culture

Lecture 5 Student Housing Options

Lecture 6 Commuting To and From Campus

Section 3: Student Life

Lecture 7 Academic Life

Lecture 8 Campus Resources

Section 4: Immigration Laws and Working in the US

Lecture 9 Employment Forms

Lecture 10 Working in the US

Lecture 11 International Student Taxes

Lecture 12 Laws International Students Should Know

Section 5: Health and Entertainment Activities

Lecture 13 Keeping in Good Health

Lecture 14 Entertainment and Travel

Section 6: Other Useful Information

Lecture 15 Beware of Digital Frauds and Scams

Lecture 16 My Personal Experience of Student Life in the US

Students who have enrolled or who wish to enroll for an educational program in the USA