Personal Support

International students are largely unfamiliar with American society and culture and with available resources in the community. They may need assistance with matters ranging from where to shop for appropriate foods to how to ship things home. This support is offered in a systematic and programmatic way at University Park, especially if students arrive in time for Global Program’s International Student Orientation. In recent years other campus locations have started to provide support for international students. It is suggested that a "mentor" be appointed for all international students enrolling at non-University Park locations in order to provide the one-on-one support needed in order to appropriately adjust to life in the U.S.  Anyone who has lived, worked or studied abroad will instantly recognize the value and necessity of this kind of support.