The International Student's Guide to Studying in the United States - Paperback

by Holly R. Patrick (Author)

Dazed and confused, nervous and excited, over 800,000 international students step off the plane each year and into new lives in colleges and universities all around the United States.The journey is exhilarating, but it is not always easy. International students share a number of challenges that can hinder success, including limited English language skills, culture shock, and a lack of familiarity with academic norms and expectations in the U.S.Negotiating through life in a strange new environment calls for a reliable guide - a solid source of information and tips to help international students make the transition to life in the U.S., meet expectations inside and outside the classroom, and reach their academic, social, and career goals. This guide addresses the broad range of questions international students ask about the U.S., with information on everything from what to pack for the trip to how to write papers to why networking is important for career success.

Author Biography

Holly R. Patrick holds a Master's Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language/Applied Linguistics and has been teaching ESL for over 20 years. More recently, Holly earned a Master's Degree in Public Health from Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta, where she worked for several years as International Student Program Associate, developing and implementing programs and services for international MPH students. Holly has traveled extensively and lived in Europe and Latin America.