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Five steps to help you move from campus to career
If you attend a good school and study hard, you're going to get a great job after graduation, right? Not necessarily so! Find out what you need to do to prepare for your career while you are still in college.
Career services for international students
Make sure you know before you go - can you expect help from your school when you need to get a job? We'll tell you what to ask so you'll be ready when the time comes.

Hosting an exchange student
When you agree to host an exchange student, your family will become the gateway to your culture for a foreign teen. An experienced host parent shares advice on how to make the most of a special relationship.
Overcoming culture shock
Study abroad is a great way to find out what life is like in another part of the world, but constantly having to deal with new situations can be frustrating, even stressful.
Making friends
Do you think that friendships "just happen?" If you do, you may be feeling lonely for a much longer time than you have to. Read our feature and be inspired to go out and find people to get to know.
Your first days with your host family
Your host family has a culture of its own. We have some advice to help you adjust from being a visiting stranger to a member of a new family.
Refrigerator etiquette
Could a refrigerator cause a big misunderstanding between you and your new friends? Be aware of a surprisingly common problem for people trying to live together.
Holiday help
Trying to celebrate unfamiliar holiday customs can be stressful. We have some useful advice to put you at ease.
Summertime in America
Outdoor picnics and parties are very popular in America during the hot summer days. Read about the tradition, the history, and, of course, the food!

How to choose a study abroad program
Which study abroad program is right for me? When do I apply? What documentation do I need? A must read if you are in the process of choosing a study abroad program.
Checklist for study abroad
A checklist to help you select a program as well as prepare and organize yourself as you count down to your trip.
Choosing an effective topic for your application essay
Do you have an essay, or personal statement, to write? Thoughtful writing really can help you get accepted into a college or study abroad program. Find out how to choose an effective topic.

Language learning
If you're trying to improve your English, you'll want to read our suggestions. We have ideas for getting more experience with practical, conversational English that will really help!
Machine translation
Ever been tempted by a website offering to translate your text into another language? We put them to the test by submitting common English phrases for translation into a foreign-language and then retranslating them back into English. Come see the disastrous yet humorous results!

Travel safety
What can you do to stay safe while traveling? Follow sensible precautions. Terrorism is a form of crime, so many of the same safety rules that protect you from street crime will help you avoid becoming a target of political extremists as you travel abroad.
Common travel illnesses
Travel abroad can be great - unfortunately, jet lag, motion sickness, altitude sickness, and traveler's diarrhea can be a very real part of that experience. Learn tips to avoid and deal with this ailments.
ATMs: automatic teller machines
These machines are a popular and convenient way to access cash in the United States. Learn how to use an ATM and safety rules for their use.
U.S. money
Read all about the American monetary system. Refer to this indispensible guide again and again when visiting the United States.