Pre-departure - INTO University Partnerships
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Pre-departure - INTO University Partnerships
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Flight problems or arrival delays? Call <strong>INTO</strong> Colorado State <strong>University</strong> at +1-970-214-4821<br />
Your First Week (Continued)<br />
Keeping in Contact With Home<br />
When you arrive in the US you will have<br />
traveled a long way from home. Although this<br />
will be an exciting time, please do remember<br />
that your family and friends may worry about<br />
you. Remember to contact them and let them<br />
know that you are safe!<br />
Skype is a free computer program that allows<br />
you to use your computer like a phone and<br />
place international calls to other Skype users<br />
for free. Depending on your computer, web<br />
cameras are also supported. Please go to<br />
skype.com for more information and to<br />
download for free.<br />
Driving<br />
To drive a car in the US, you will need to get a<br />
US Driver’s License. You must pass a written<br />
knowledge test of US driving laws in English,<br />
and a driving test. You will also have to wait<br />
until after you are enrolled in your classes<br />
and can provide proof of enrollment to the US<br />
government before you will be able to get a<br />
driver’s license. More information about how<br />
to obtain a license will be provided after you<br />
arrive and is available at isss.colostate.edu/<br />
forms/DMVInfo.pdf<br />
Appliances<br />
Voltage in the US is 110-volts AC. You can<br />
purchase a plug adapter which will allow you<br />
to plug in your electronics from home. Items<br />
like laptop computers and digital camera<br />
chargers often have a built-in voltage adapter<br />
and will only need a plug adapter to work<br />
properly abroad. We recommend purchasing<br />
all other necessary appliances and electronics<br />
after you arrive.<br />
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Things to remember<br />
• attend ALL your classes<br />
• always be on time<br />
• be prepared for your classes<br />
• care for others’ feelings and cultures<br />
• feel free to ask questions whenever<br />
you need to<br />
• join social events and sports clubs.<br />
There are lots to choose from so ask<br />
our staff<br />
• keep your accommodation clean<br />
and tidy<br />
• overcome problems by sharing them<br />
with your friends, teachers and staff<br />
• practice English as much as you can<br />
and in as many places as you can<br />
• your academic progress and your<br />
behavior will always be monitored<br />
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