Step 5. Pre-Arrival Advice
Get help with travel arrangements, student orientation and arriving on campus
5 Pre-Arrival Resources for International Students
Pre-Arrival Checklist
As an international student, getting your U.S. visa is a huge step toward your goal of traveling to the U.S. for university study. You are nearly there, but we recommend these five impo...
US Airline Regulations: A Pre-Arrival Checklist for Students
U.S. Airline Preparation
While you prepare for your trip to the United States, be aware that airline regulations might be different than they are in your home country. You should understand the baggage restr...
Strategies for Overcoming Culture Shock
When you first came to the United States you were so excited. Everything was new and interesting. You are eager to learn about your home for the next four years, make lifelong friends, get used to an entire...
Saying Goodbye to Family and Friends Isn’t Easy, but … your Future Awaits!
Remember the first night you spent away from your parents as a child? Maybe a sleepover at a friend’s house or an overnight camp? Did you feel excited, nervous, fearful and anxious, perhaps? For internati...
How to Survive — and Thrive — During Your Freshman Year
When Dev Saxena, a freshman from New Delhi, India, at the University of South Carolina (class of 2021), first arrived, he was a little overwhelmed. “The first semester has to be the biggest learning exper...