Succeeding as an International Student in the United States and Canada

Foreword by Allen Goodman, President and CEO, Institute of International Education
Introduction

Part I: Moving Here

1          What to Bring with You
2          Passports and Visas: A Quick Overview
3          The First Ten Things You Should Do Here

Part II: Succeeding at Your University

4          The Biggest Academic Challenges for International Students
5          Succeeding Academically
6          Thinking Creatively: Going Beyond What the Professor Said
7          Working as a Teaching Assistant, Lab Assistant, or Research Assistant
8          Avoiding Plagiarism and Doing Honest Work
9          The Culture of Universities in the United States and Canada

Part III: Living in the United States and Canada

10        Settling In
11        Learning the Terrain
12        Learning the Language
13        Identification Cards
14        Earning Money
15        Managing Money: Bank Accounts, Debit Cards, and Credit Cards
16        Spending Money: Shopping at Local Stores, Malls, and Online
17        Getting Around: Buses, Bikes, and Taxis
18        Getting Around: Cars
19        University Housing and Meals
20        Apartment Rentals
21        Kids and Family
22        Health Care
23        Campus Life
24        Telecommunicating: Phone Calls, Internet, Cable TV, and More
25        Dealing with Problems 

            Appendix 1      A Glossary of Words and Phrases for International Students
            Appendix 2      Abbreviations, Acronyms, Nicknames, Holidays, Floor Numbering, and Clothing Sizes
            Index