Campus Life Essentials

Universities have many resources available for students. In this workshop, you will get an introduction to U.S. university campus culture and the types of learning resources, clubs, and facilities you can find there. You will learn how to make the best of your time and experience by using the university library, the student help center, academic tutoring and peer educator resources, and the university counseling center. You will also be introduced to recreation facilities, sports and clubs so you can stay healthy and get involved in the campus community.

International students frequently do not take full advantage of the resources available to them. In this workshop, students receive an introduction to U.S. university campus culture and discover how to optimize their time and experience by making the best use of the university library, the student help center, academic tutoring and peer educator resources, and the university counseling center. They are also introduced to recreation facilities, sports and clubs to foster campus involvement and health. (can be tailored by campus)

U.S. universities have many resources available for students. In this workshop, you will get an introduction to campus culture at your university and the types of learning resources, clubs, and facilities you can find there. For example, you will learn about the university’s library, student center, academic tutoring, and/or advising and counseling centers. You will also explore resource centers and health and wellness services and learn where to find information about transportation and student organizations. You will find out how to participate in your campus community and how to reach out for help if you need it.

This workshop, which is tailored to a specific university, introduces international students to academic resources on campus to help them to make the most of their university experience. Students learn about the university library, student center, academic tutoring, and various advising and counseling centers, as well as recreation facilities. Depending on university resources, students may also explore resource centers and health and wellness services and learn where to find information about transportation and student organizations. Students are encouraged to engage in the campus community and reach out for assistance as needed.

It can be both exciting and difficult to adjust to life in a new country at a new university. In this workshop, you will learn why it is important to take care of your mental health as well as your physical health. You will learn simple strategies for taking care of yourself, particularly as you move through the stages of culture shock. You will learn to recognize emotional and physical symptoms you may experience during your cultural transition and how to find mental health services that are available. You will also explore how to help others who may be struggling.

In this workshop, students learn the importance of maintaining mental health and simple strategies for doing so, particularly as they move through the stages of culture shock. Students learn to recognize emotional and physical symptoms they may experience during their cultural transition and how to access the mental health services available to students. They also explore how to assist others who may be struggling.

Many students struggle to manage money during their time at university. In this workshop, you will learn why it is important to create and monitor a budget and how you can use budget apps to manage your money. You will learn simple ways to track your spending, stick to your budget, and gain money management skills. The skills you learn in this workshop will help you both during and after your university studies.

In this workshop, students learn the importance of budgeting during university and how they can use budget apps to manage their money. Students are introduced to simple ways to track their spending, stick to their budget, and gain money management skills.

Do you want to learn the “secret” to making American friends? This workshop will help you understand how to do it by teaching you about cross-cultural differences in how people build relationships. In particular, you will learn conversation strategies, how to show interest in others, and ways to connect with American students to create friendships. Additionally, you will explore what extra-curricular activities are available on campus that you can join to meet people. You will gain ideas for how to develop your social skills so you can reach across cultures to find what you have in common with your American classmates.

In this workshop, students learn the “secret” to making American friends by learning about cross-cultural differences in social and relationship expectations. In particular, students learn conversation strategies, how to show interest in others, and ways to connect with domestic students to build relationships. Additionally, students explore types of extra-curricular activities available on university campuses that offer the best opportunities to meet people. Students gain ideas for developing their social skills and reaching across cultures to find commonalities with their peers.

In this webinar, students learn how to overcome doubts they may have about their ability to manage U.S university studies. They learn the definition of imposter syndrome and how a cycle of doubt can affect a person’s performance and well-being. Students also discover different types of people who struggle with imposter syndrome and strategies for recognizing and overcoming it so that they can reach their full potential.

In this webinar, students learn how to reduce doubts they may have about whether they can manage studying at a U.S university. They learn what imposter syndrome is and how worrying about your abilities can affect a person’s success and health. Students also learn about different types of people who struggle with imposter syndrome and strategies for overcoming it so that they can succeed.

When you are living at your university, you may have very different dining choices than you are used to. In this workshop, you will learn about typical dining options on university campuses and how meal plans are structured. You will also explore typical food options available in the U.S., and how to obtain groceries and meals through delivery services. You will see pictures and descriptions of various breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods you may find in U.S. university dining halls.

In this workshop, students learn about typical dining options on university campuses and how meal plans are structured. They also explore typical food options available in the U.S., and how to obtain groceries and meals through delivery services. Students are also introduced various breakfast, lunch, and dinner foods they may find in U.S. university dining halls.

Many students have questions about where they will live while they attend university. Where you will live depends on many factors, including whether you are an undergraduate or a graduate student and the housing requirements of your university or program. This workshop explains standard university housing options—rooms, suites, and apartments, including what is included in a typical dormitory room and building. If you can choose where to live, you can use this workshop to explore the benefits of on-campus living vs. off-campus options so you can decide what type of housing is best for you. You can also learn about typical dining options on university campuses and how meal plans are structured. Finally, you will learn about typical food options available in the U.S., as well as how to obtain groceries and meals through delivery services.

In this workshop, students learn about standard university housing options—rooms, suites, and apartments, including what is included in a typical dormitory room and building. Students consider the benefits of on-campus living vs. off-campus options to determine what type of housing would be best for them. Students also learn about typical dining options on university campuses and how meal plans are structured, as well as how to obtain groceries and meals through delivery services.

Orientation is the official beginning of your time at university. In this workshop, you will get a preview of the purpose and typical activities of a university orientation. This will help you know what to expect when you get information about your specific university’s orientation. You will see how attending orientation can help prepare you for life at a university. As you complete the workshop, you will learn what documents you will need, how orientation can help you find and use the many available campus resources, and what you can do to prepare to get the most from the experience.

This workshop previews the purpose, structure, and activities of university orientation. Students learn how attending orientation can help prepare them to navigate life at a university and get involved in activities that will allow them to thrive. As they complete the workshop, students discover the types of documentation they will need, how orientation can help them access the many available campus resources, and what they can do to prepare to get the most from the experience.