Part I: Moving Here
What to Bring with You
Passports and Visas: A Quick Overview
The First Ten Things You Should Do Here
Part II: Succeeding at Your University
The Biggest Academic Challenges for International Students
Succeeding Academically
Thinking Creatively: Going Beyond What the Professor Said
Working as a Teaching Assistant, Lab Assistant, or Research Assistant
Avoiding Plagiarism and Doing Honest Work
The Culture of Universities in the United States and Canada
Part III: Living in the United States and Canada
Settling In
Learning the Terrain
Learning the Language
Identification Cards
Earning Money
Managing Money: Bank Accounts, Debit Cards, and Credit Cards
Spending Money: Shopping at Local Stores, Malls, and Online
Getting Around: Buses, Bikes, and Taxis
Getting Around: Cars
University Housing and Meals
Apartment Rentals
Kids and Family
Health Care
Campus Life
Telecommunicating: Phone Calls, Internet, Cable TV, and More
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.