What international students should know

On this page, you will find a variety of resources chosen and designed specifically for international students. The resources move from a general perspective to more specific ones focused on international students interested in or already enrolled at the University of Arizona. I hope to provide further and more helpful resources in the long run, but in the meantime, I hope these resources will be greatly beneficial to every international student who reads this page.
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Culture shock

Have you ever heard about or even experienced Culture shock? Culture shock is a process by which several international students go through. This process is totally normal because you are learning to adapt to an environment and culture completely different than the one you are used to. Would you like to learn more about it and learn how to deal with it? Below you will find helpful articles that provide in-depth information about the topic as well as helpful tips to overcome this process.
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"Given the many benefits that international graduate students offer, for the host universities, for receiving and sending countries, for the students and their families, and more, attending to international graduate students’ unique needs can produce cumulatively positive results. But addressing their challenges must move beyond mere awareness and lead to proactive engagement across the organization." Jenny J Lee

Additional article for IS

Below you will find the link to an article written by Jenny J Lee, the vice president and dean of a department called Arizona International at the University of Arizona. In her article, she discusses the challenges faced by international students, such as cultural adaptation, language barriers, loneliness, and security concerns. It highlights how these obstacles impact the mental health of graduate students and explores potential barriers to them seeking help. Additionally, it proposes solutions to enhance their mental well-being.
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Arizona international at the university of arizona

Below is the link to an article which describes how the dedication and hard work of the Arizona International Microcampus Network, combined with the University of Arizona’s work, have significantly increased the number of international student enrollments at the university, demonstrating a commitment to offering quality education to students of all backgrounds both on campus and through worldwide connections.
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If you are interested in learning additional information about the Arizona International and what they provide, feel free to click the link below:
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International Student services at the university of arizona

Have you heard about the international friends?

International Friends is a volunteer organization based in Tucson and constituted of local community people who desire to engage with, assist, and entertain international students. They plan activities and events that bring international students and community members together to learn about one another's cultures. The purpose is to ease the transition of international students into a new culture. To find out more about it, as well as additional resources provided by the International Student Services at the University of Arizona, click the link below:
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