Includes Two Foundational Courses and 1-on-1 Advising

Essentials for Success in the U.S.

In this course, students will explore topics essential for successfully transitioning to university life in the United States including academic expectations, university communications, and living arrangements. Students will come away with a better understanding of course registration, university housing, meal plans, health and transportation options and take action on decisions impacting their future university experience.

Essentials for Immigration and Legal Matters

In this course, students will receive an overview of the requirements and expectations for studying on an F-1 student visa in the United States. Students will also learn about common legal situations they may encounter as it relates to employment and entering into contracts.

1-on-1 Advising

This course is designed to introduce students to characteristics necessary for university success through examination of their intended major. Students will reflect on their strengths and goals, and explore future careers that fit their preferences and interests.

This course is designed to help students understand expectations surrounding writing for an American university audience and how those expectations differ from writing conventions in their home countries. Students will review and practice major types of writing required in university courses including essays, email, in-class examinations, and discussion posts.

This course is designed to help students practice key functional language used both at university and in daily life in order to facilitate conversation, receive assistance, and clarify understanding. Students will engage in discussions and activities to practice this language so that they can feel comfortable meeting their communication needs upon arrival to campus. Cultural notes will be provided so that participants will have a better understanding of expected behavior in a variety of situations.

This course is designed to strengthen students’ oral presentation skills by reviewing and practicing major presentation types used at universities. Students will learn how to employ effective strategies in order to execute short presentations that are well-organized and engaging.

In this course, students will explore the requirements for effective research papers including rules for documenting sources and incorporating source material into their writing. Students will learn strategies in order to avoid plagiarism.

This course is designed to introduce students to important topics in politics and society in the American news that they are likely to encounter during their university career. Students will have an opportunity to explore and discuss these topics in order to identify their own viewpoints.

Includes Two Foundational Courses and 1-on-1 Advising

Essentials for Success in the U.S.

In this course, students will explore topics essential for successfully transitioning to university life in the United States including academic expectations, university communications, and living arrangements. Students will come away with a better understanding of course registration, university housing, meal plans, health and transportation options and take action on decisions impacting their future university experience.

Essentials for Immigration and Legal Matters

In this course, students will receive an overview of the requirements and expectations for studying on an F-1 student visa in the United States. Students will also learn about common legal situations they may encounter as it relates to employment and entering into contracts.

1-on-1 Advising

This course is designed to introduce students to characteristics necessary for university success through examination of their intended major. Students will reflect on their strengths and goals, and explore future careers that fit their preferences and interests.