advices for International student, please.

nolongeributhe09 · Jan 27, 2009

hi! ikkuy

i am not an international student, but i do have some international classmates. they are friendly, diligent and smart. my best friend in nursing school is from vietnam. concerning the textbook, i suggest you to get the list from instructor in advance and buy from ebay or amazon. you can find cheap and good textbook there.

another thing i suggest you to buy a good digital recorder. you can listen again the lecture to help you understand the nursing contents. it save you time and is very helpful to the exams.

be confident in your ability and you will find a way to overcome the language barrier.

good luck on your first semester nursing school!!!!:heartbeat

Hisown · Jan 28, 2009

Hello Ikkyu, if your school has an international students office you should definitely get in touch with the director and also speak with other international students on campus about their experiences. These people are a huge resource you should take advantage of.

Many universities also offer English-as-a-second-language courses on campus (if you think you need one).

Another thing to do is to use the learning center on campus if you need it. Most schools also offer free tutoring for many courses. If your school has a nursing tutor, seek their help when studying.

I can tell you already have a positive attitude..remain driven and strive for excellence. Read ahead of ALL your classes and don't be afraid to speak up or ask questions in class if you have any.

For every single one of your courses get to know your professors and make sure they know you. Let them hear you ask and answer questions in class..let them see your face everday (ALWAYS sit in the front of the class even if you're more inclined to hide in the back!) When your professors know you're working hard and making an effort to learn, they're more likely to go the extra mile in helping you succeed.

All the best in your studies!