ACADEMIC
AJUSTMENT COMMON TIPS
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| Registration & Scheduling |
• Registration
system may not be computerized. • Don't expect
level of advising and support you are used
to in the U.S. •
List classes may be cancelled at the last minute.
The Registration system can be confusing
and scheduling
of classes complicated. • Some courses may be academic
year only, so best to start classes at beginning
of host institutions academic year (remember
Southern
Hemisphere starts in February, ends in December). |
| Course
Organization, Methods, & Evaluations |
| • Lots
of essays and projects. • Instructional
methods quite different with more independent
learning expected. • Work
load may be heavier than expected. • Grading
more severe and difficult to understand criteria, plus
often based on one exam. • Expect to have to be independent
and self-study. |
| Language
Issues |
• Learn
the local slang and the vocabulary related
to courses, registration, university policy.
• Even
if taking classes primarily in English most
instructions and many signs will be in the
local language. |
Professors & Other
Instructional Staff
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• Less
guidance, assistance, and availability compared
with NMSU. |
Attendance
Policy
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• Attendance
may be monitored strictly. |
Study
ABroad Student Attitudes
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• Treat
school as work, not a vacation, and don't get behind. |
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Last
Updated:
Thursday, 18-Oct-2007 14:36:55 MDT |
