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You can eat snacks and drink
(non-alcoholic beverages) in class. However, try not to make too much noise.
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Try to save 5- 10% of each
paycheck in a savings account at the bank for "dark days." |
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Keep a schedule of paydays
in order to help you manage your expenses. |
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Be careful using credit
cards. Keep a record of your expenses and don't spend more than you can
afford, unless it's emergency. Credit cards are helpful for purchasing plane
tickets or calling cards. |
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If you want to go back
Vietnam: make arrangements to see your International Student Advisor and
have your I-20 signed two weeks ahead of time; don't forget to check with
the embassies for the visa requirements, including transit visas, at least a
month ahead; make sure you'll have enough money to pay your term bill when
you return. |
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Carry changes with you for
snacks/ drinks machines. |
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Make copies of all
documents. |
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Make sure you're familiar
with the names and locations of the buildings on campus before classes
start. |
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Ask questions whenever you
don't understand anything, and be honest! |
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Use a.m. and p.m. for time.
Use 12:00 p.m. for noon and 12:00 a.m. for midnight. |
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Guys are not expected to let
girls into a building first; however, it'd be nice to hold the door for
others behind you and say "Thank you" to those who do it for you.
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If people greet you with
"What's up?" you can answer "Not much" or "Nothing much." Generally, people
don't expect you to tell them what you have been doing, it's just a
greeting. |
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If you have an appointment
and can't make it, call and let them know ahead of time. |
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If someone offers you
something and you want it (e.g. a piece of gum) say "yes." In our culture,
it's polite to say "no" but here people expect you to say what you really
want. |
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Establish and maintain
interpersonal relations with everybody. Build a friend network around you.
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