10 Things You Should Know Studying Aboard In The U.S.

Let's take a adventure studying in an American college!

1. Choose your dream school wisely，because it can be far from you expectation.

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Colleges in the U.S. have varieties in many ways, such as different lecture styles, curriculum designs, locations, environments and cultures. Choose wisely and do some background check before send you application. Wish you never had to be stuck in Boston if you don't like snow! （Pictures are taken from NYU, UIUC, MIT & Deep Springs College)

2. You can choose and drop a course as you wish.

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How wonderful and incredible that you can arrange your courses in American college. Get some advice from advisor, peers and professors for your course choosing and feel comfortable to take, drop or retake one if you think it is right thing to do.

3. Participation is important! Raise your hand in class!

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Believe me, it is! Although, in some culture, students are taught to stay silence during the class time, it is not the American. The teachers will really appreciate the talking and questioning in every class. It is also a big part of you grades! So start talking, even asking a stupid question is fine!

4. Study hard!

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Don’t be surprised about finding no room available in library before finals,

Or realize that so many people stay at library whole night!

5. And play harder!

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Be creative and have fun!

6. Get along with roommates.

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She/He could be first person you meet in college and may become your BFF.

BTW, please check any hanging tie or scarf before enter your room.

7. Don’t be surprised by anything strange around campus

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Well, I swear I don't know what happened.

8. Be aware of dress code on campus, it is essential to dress up or underwear.

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You will dress up and look professionally for many information sessions, orientations, workshops and interviews on campus, which are helpful for social networking and preparation after graduation.

Meanwhile, you can have fun on underwear run!

9. Good luck on your weight with all the hamburgers, pizzas and fired chickens on campus

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If you don’t like the food on campus, try to make some by yourself. By the end of the college, you may have the chance to become a cook.

10. Accept diversity

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You may meet various people, join in many kinds of activities, and make friends who have various background. Keep your mind open and enjoy it.