International Student Handbook
This may be the first time you have lived in a culture different from the one in which you were raised, or you might be an accomplished world traveler. Either way, here are some generalizations about the culture in the United States. Please keep in mind that the U.S. is a very diverse nation, and culture varies depending on the region of the country someone is from, the socio-economic status of the family, religion, etc. As always, patience and understanding will help as you adjust to this new culture.
A brief note: the term "Americans" as used in this country refers to people living in the U.S., even though we are not the only people living on the North American continent.
Some American Customs
Non-Verbal Communication
Academic Terminology for ODU Students
Holidays
Slang
U.S. Education & Academic Culture
This is a revision in progress; we are editing and addind many pages. If there is something you'd like to see added, we welcome your suggestions for the final draft.
**Portions of the material in this section were excerpted from the International Student Handbooks at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Texas, Rutgers University, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center.**
