International
Resources
Academic
Advisor:
Each
student at Wilson is assigned to an academic advisor. This
professor will assist you in planning your complete program
of study. You will meet your academic advisor during the
orientation program and other times before registration. If you
want to participate in drop or add, you must speak with your
advisor and also get confirmation from the international
office.
Culture
Exchange:
You
can be paired with an American student who has volunteered her time
to meet with you once per week. You will meet to discuss cultural
issues, educate each other, and make an American friend.
You can educate her about your culture and
language. More information will be provided in the
beginning of the fall semester.
Friendly
Families/Host Homes:
This
program allows international students to connect with a
local host family. You do not live with this family;
however, many Friendly Families invite students to family
activities, holiday celebrations, and outings. You will get to meet
your Friendly Family during orientation, if you fill out the Family
Information Sheet before your arrival in August. We have a
get-aquainted dinner and an end-of-year dance and dinner party.
Plus, you and your fmaily will meet often for fun!
International
Admissions Counselor
Laura
Hollenbach, the international admissions counselor will
most likely be your first Wilson contact. She can provide
information about Wilson College, life in the United States, assist
with some immigration documents, and help coordinate travel plans
for your arrival.
International
Office:
Some
international students will be required to take English as a Second
Language (ESL) classes; however, all international students can and
should meet with the international office. It has information
regarding everything from cultural adjustment, visa issues, to
roommate concerns. Immigration questions should be directed to the
International Student Advisor, Paul
Miller
Learning
Resource Center:
The
Learning Resource Center includes professional staff members along
with 16 tutors who provide free assistance. The
LRC can help write or revise papers,
prepare for a test, provide free tutoring, review note-taking and
time management skills, along with offering disability support
services.
Muhibbah
Club:
The
Muhibbah Club promotes the awareness of international
students and issues preparing and serving two
international dinners per year.
Resident
Assistants (RA):
Resident
Assistants are students who live in the same dormitory with you.
They are trained to help resolve roommate disputes, plan social
events for your floor, and give you sisterly
advice!
Shuttle -
Daily and Breaks:
As a
service to its students, the Office of Student Development offers a
daily and weekend shuttle in addition to an airport shuttle for
college break periods.
Staff
Mentor:
A
staff mentor will be assigned to you to provide guidance in a
variety of matters ranging from resources available on campus to
American culture.
Image Credits:
1. Admissions
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