International Student Orientation We are glad you’re here! August 2014 Sangamon Auditorium

Contact us International Student Services & Programming HRB 52 HRB 52 (217) Sarah Jome, Director Tracy Rakes, Office Administrator Erika Suzuki, Program Coordinator Jeannie Capranica, Program Manager Student Workers – Zehra, Long, and Kat

Culture & Culture Shock

How can I get help or learn more?  Talk to someone – Advisor, faculty, roommate, counseling center……  Call home  Get up/out – join something  Read newsletters  Read website and send us 1  Eat well and exercise  What else????

Getting Used to American Culture  Education System  Weather  Time & Appointments  Dress  Greetings  Informality  Individuality  Personal Space  Medical Care/Insurance  Dating  Smoking  Pets  Smells  Helping  Alcohol  Getting around  Shopping  Tipping  Food  Homework & tests

Getting Started  International Student Services Check-In – Get Orientation Schedule – Complete Check-in Form – Copy documents  Undergraduate Placement Tests – Math and English Proficiency  Course Registration – meet Academic Advisor and follow their advice  Immunizations, meet new friends

Where to get information and help……  Health Services  Counseling Center  Student Health Insurance – Human Resources  Campus Police  Brookens Library  Card Services  Residence Life  Food Services  USFSCO  CTL  ESL  Career Development Center  Diversity Center  Host Families  ………

Programming  International Student Services programs  International House (in Bluebell Court) – For juniors, seniors and graduate students  Student Life (uis.edu/studentlife)  Student Organizations  Campus Recreation (uis.edu/campusrec)  Your Resident Assistant, Housing, Department, Library… Get Involved!

Contact us International Student Services & Programming HRB 52 HRB 52 (217) Sarah Jome, Director Tracy Rakes, Office Administrator Erika Suzuki, Program Coordinator Jeannie Capranica, Program Manager Student Workers – Zehra, Long and Kat