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Culture Shock, And How to Address It

By Maxine on September 30, 2022 |Tagged with:international, motivation, new students, Skills for life, Student Reflections

Culture shock can be a very troubling experience – read Maxine’s blog post for advice on how to deal with it!

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Adjusting to a New Place

By Justin on October 22, 2021 |Tagged with:health, international, new students

Justin shares his tips on how to adjust to a new place, based on his personal experience.

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Find Housing – Our Brand New Resource Guide!

By Sara on September 3, 2021 |Tagged with:international, new students, Resources, Skills for life

Know all of the deadlines, tips, and tricks on looking for and securing a spot on campus or off-campus, whichever is your preference!

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Residence: Planning Ahead for Year-Round Housing

By Sara on April 2, 2021 |Tagged with:extracurricular, international, new students, Resources, Student Reflections

Are you worried about not being able to find a housing spot for next year? Whether you’re looking on campus or off-campus, this blog will show you where you start!

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What Was It Like to Move for University?

By Richard on December 11, 2020 |Tagged with:international, online

Hear from Richard about how he navigated the joys and struggles of becoming acclimated to university life!

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Navigating Time Differences for Online Exams

By Tam on December 4, 2020 |Tagged with:Exams, focus, international, learn outside classroom, learning, online, Time Management, tutoring and advice

Time differences can make online learning complicated, and that’s even more the case for scheduled events like exams. Read on for our tips for being prepared for your big day!

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