Machine derived contents note: Foreword, by Allan Goodman -- Introduction -- Part I: Moving Here -- 1 What to Bring with You -- 2 Passports and Visas: A Quick Overview -- 3 The First Ten Things You Should Do Here -- Part II: Succeeding at Your University -- 4 The Biggest Academic Challenges for International Students -- 5 Succeeding Academically -- 6 Thinking Creatively: Going Beyond What the Professor Said -- 7 Working as a Teaching Assistant, Lab Assistant, or Research Assistant -- 8 Avoiding Plagiarism and Doing Honest Work -- 9 The Culture of Universities in the United States and Canada -- Part III: Living in the United States and Canada -- 10 Settling In -- 11 Learning the Terrain -- 12 Learning the Language -- 13 Identification Cards -- 14 Earning Money -- 15 Managing Money: Bank Accounts, Debit Cards, and Credit Cards -- 16 Spending Money: Shopping at Local Stores, Malls, and Online -- 17 Getting Around: Buses, Bikes, and Taxis -- 18 Getting Around: Cars -- 19 University Housing and Meals -- 20 Apartment Rentals -- 21 Kids and Family -- 22 Health Care -- 23 Campus Life -- 24 Telecommunicating: Phone Calls, Internet, Cable TV, and More -- 25 Dealing with Problems -- Appendix 1 A Glossary of Words and Phrases for International Students -- Appendix 2 Abbreviations, Acronyms, Nicknames, Holidays, Floor Numbering, and Clothing Sizes -- Index.