Culture in the United States
It's important to do some research about cultural norms in the United States. Here are some helpful resources:
- Culture Crossing Guide: United States
- EducationUSA: The Experience of Studying in the USA
- Hofstede Insights Country Comparison Tool: United States
- Lonely Planet: USA
- World Factbook: United States
Housing in the United States
[caption caption="Learn common housing terms in the United States to help prepare you to choose a housing option during your study at Western Michigan University."]Video of Common Housing Terms in the United States | WMU Housing | Reslife
Higher Education in the United States
Classroom Culture in the U.S.
[caption caption="The culture of the U.S. classroom may be different from what you are used to. Dr. Ramona Lewis, Faculty Specialist II and Program Coordinator of the Educational Leadership in Higher Education Program at WMU, discusses classroom culture in the United States."]Video of Classroom Culture in the U.S. | Dr. Ramona Lewis | Western Michigan University
How to Be Successful in the U.S. Classroom
[caption caption="Learn some tips on how to be successful in the U.S. classroom! Dr. Ramona Lewis discusses the keys to success in this short video."]Video of How to be Successful in the U.S. Classroom | Dr. Ramona Lewis | Western Michigan University
Professors in the U.S.
[caption caption="Learn some tips about working with professors in the U.S.! Dr. Ramona Lewis discusses professors in the U.S. higher education system."]Video of Professors in the U.S. | Dr. Ramona Lewis | Western Michigan University
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