HD 103 - International Student First Year Experience

2 CR

Provides international students new to the American college system the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the U.S. higher education environment. Required for all newto-American college students enrolled in ten or more credits.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Describe where and how to access support services and activities available at BCC and ISP.
Demonstrate use of US college vocabulary and BCC terminology
Identify characteristics of successful international students
Identify culture shock barriers and other barriers to college success
Develop personal goals and strategies for success
Clearly follow F-1 visa requirements and stay in status
Describe the levels of the US education system and identify how to successfully transfer to a four-year institution
Demonstrate the importance of diversity within an American college environment and their role in diversity issues as ISP students
Describe how to register, receive advising and access campus resources
Establish social connections with cohort of international students
Establish academic connections with BCC faculty and staff

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