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Orientation
Sessions
for
New International
Students
Fall 2010
The ISSO is excited to
offer new graudate and undergraduate international students the
opportunity to learn about how best to make a successful transition
to the U.S. and to the BU community.
These mandatory orientation
sessions, one for undergraduates and one for graduate stduents,
will introduce new international students to the services of the
International Students & Scholars Office, explain vital immigration
responsibilities and procedures, and provide important cultural
adjustment information related to culture shock, the American classroom
and remaining healthy in the U.S. These workshops will address
the unique needs of international studenst new to Boston University,
so it is important that all new international students attend.
International
Student Orientation
for
Undergraduates
Friday,
August 27, 2010
3:00
pm to 5:00 pm
Location:
Jacob Sleeper Auditorium
871
Commonwealth Avenue
International
Student Orientation
for
Graduate Students
Tuesday,
August 31, 2010
3:00
pm to 5:00 pm
Location:
Jacob Sleeper Auditorium
871
Commonwealth Avenue
Topics will include:
- Navigating
the U.S. Classroom
We will address the cultural dynamics of the American classroom:
teaching styles, communication, participation, organization and
more.
- Health
Care is Different in the U.S.
How do I find a doctor if I need one? How do I
choose health insurance? How do I use that insurance to
pay for health services? We will provide you with an overview
of where and how to get the health care you need while in the
U.S.
- Adjusting
to U.S. Culture
Learn about culture shock and adjustment to the United
States. Put American values into perspective and learn effective
ways to communicate in the U.S context.
-
Visa
and Immigration Responsibilities
Critical information about maintaining your lawful immigration
status in the U.S. including full-time enrollment, employment,
Social Security Numbers, and much more.
Are
you a new undergraduate student? Have you signed
up for the University Orientation at: www.bu.edu/orientation
Are
you a new graduate student? Have you contacted your
school or college to find out about new student programs they may
be planning for you?
The staff
of the ISSO looks forward to welcoming you to Boston University.
Watch our web site for announcements about other start-of-school
events and on-going programs about U.S. culture, immigration issues
and employment.
Click
here for more admissions and pre-arrival information.
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