How can a new international student feel more at home here?

•  Present your culture at different events (International Student Festival!)

•  Make friends!

•  Join clubs!! Be active! http://campusactivities.binghamton.edu/

•  Open up a club if there isn't any present yet

•  Introduce yourself and speak up in class

•  Join "Friendship Family" program

•  Study hard but remember to have fun, too

•  Exercise in gym with friends http://campusrecreation.binghamton.edu/

•  Find some friends from your home country

•  Go to Late Night activities http://latenite.binghamton.edu/

•  Go on "Get-away" bus trips with OCCT http://getaway.binghamton.edu/

•  Expect anything! Never give up!

•  Join the student associations and ask them for help when you need it

•  If you are a religious person, find a place of worship to practice your faith

•  If you are an undergraduate living on campus, get involved with residential life and talk to your RD about opportunities

•  If you live on campus, participate in your Residence Hall's programs such as games, parties, etc.

Last Updated: 01/07