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By on April 7th, 2017
Understanding the Culture of Japanese International Students
If you’ll soon be hosting a student from Japan, you’ll have a lot of time to learn all about their home country and the culture they come from. At the same time, cultural differences often make it difficult for international students to initially assimilate. While yours is probably studying to better understand what to expect in the U.S., it will help if you do your part by understanding their culture, too. Here are some useful insights. The Japanese Are Very…
By on May 2nd, 2016
Understanding Educational Differences to Help Your International Student Succeed
When a student comes to study in America for the first time, there are many things that they will have to deal with. In addition to homesickness and culture shock, educational expectations are very different in America than in other countries. They may find it hard to maintain their GPA if the educational system doesn’t make sense to them at first. Low GPAs can affect their ability to get scholarships or even remain in the program. As a host family,…
By on April 29th, 2016
Welcome an Irvine Valley College International Student into Your Home
For international students looking to study in America, the cost of education can be staggering. It’s even more expensive because there are added fees for visas and travel related to studying abroad. For this reason, many students choose to start their international study at a smaller college like Irvine Valley College. This is a great way to get the basic Associate’s degree, or even a basic undergraduate degree, before moving on to a more expensive specialized school. Irvine Valley College…