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First Things First

First things first
Read your school information
Practice your English
Travel arrangements
Financial arrangements
Contact Chinese students
Medical, dental, vision exam
Packing
Housing
Health and accident insurance
A pre-departure checklist
Reflection
On arrival

For most new students, the days immediately following arrival in the United States are extremely stressful. The students are tired. They have pressing concerns about where they will sleep and eat. They are overwhelmed with the large number of new things, from the climate and the smell of things to the workings of the transportation system. Their ability to communicate in English is limited, probably more so than they expected.

And, they have many things to do:

     
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