Succeeding as an International Student in the United States and Canada Contributor(s): Lipson, Charles (Author), Goodman, Allan E. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0226484793 ISBN-13: 9780226484792 Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2008 Annotation: Designed to help international students attending schools in North America navigate the myriad issues they will encounter, this resource offers advice on adapting to a new culture, a new university system, and, in many cases, a new language. Click for more in this series: Chicago Guides to Academic Life |
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BISAC Categories: - Study Aids | College Guides - Education | Student Life & Student Affairs - Education | Higher |
Dewey: 378.198 |
LCCN: 2007043033 |
Series: Chicago Guides to Academic Life |
Physical Information: 0.83" H x 6.02" W x 8.91" L (1.15 lbs) 380 pages |
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: Each year, 700,000 students from around the world come to the United States and Canada to study. For many, the experience is as challenging as it is exciting. Far from home, they must adapt to a new culture, new university system, and in many cases, a new language. The process can be overwhelming, but as Charles Lipson's "Succeeding as an International Student in the United States and Canada" assures us, it doesn't have to be. "Succeeding "is designed to help students navigate the myriad issues they will encounter--from picking a program to landing a campus job. Based on Lipson's work with international students as well as extensive interviews with faculty and advisers, "Succeeding "includes practical suggestions for learning English, participating in class, and meeting with instructors. In addition it explains the rules of academic honesty as they are understood in U.S. and Canadian universities. Life beyond the classroom is also covered, with handy sections on living on or off campus, obtaining a driver's license, setting up a bank account, and more. The comprehensive glossary addresses both academic terms and phrases heard while shopping or visiting a doctor. There is even a chapter on the academic calendar and holidays in the United States and Canada. Coming to a new country to study should be an exciting venture, not a baffling ordeal. Now, with this trustworthy resource, international students have all the practical information they need to succeed, in and out of the classroom. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lipson, Charles: - Charles Lipson is professor and director of undergraduate studies in political science at the University of Chicago. He is the author of Doing Honest Work in College How to Prepare Citations, Avoid Plagiarism, and Achieve Real Academic Success, as well as How to Write a BA Thesis and Cite Right, all published by the University of Chicago Press. |
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