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Fall 2007

Cultural Adjustment Workshops

CULTURE QUEST I:
Exploring U.S. Culture and BU's International Community

Come hear from other international students about how they have handled culture shock and adjustment to the United States. Put American values into perspective, learn effective ways to communicate in the U.S context, and discover ways to build your own community within BU through involvement in student organizations and groups. There will be a student panel and performances from student groups on campus. Refreshments provided.

Thursday, October 4th

4:00pm  - 7:00pm

Conference Auditorium
George Sherman Union, 2nd Floor

(Entrance at the back of the Ziskind Lounge)

Note: This is a new location for this program. It was originally scheduled for the Photonics Center.


CULTURE QUEST II:
Navigating the American Classroom

Want to learn how to get the most of your classroom experience? Want to learn better ways to communicate with your professors and peers in the classroom? This workshop will address the cultural dynamics of the American classroom: teaching styles, communication, participation, organization and more. There will be a student/faculty panel and information about on-campus resources for students

Wednesday, October 17th

4:00pm - 6:00pm

College of Arts & Sciences Building

Room 522


* No registration is required to attend.

 

ISSO
Boston University
October 11, 2007

Boston University International Students & Scholars Office