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ANDREW – MALAYSIADASH – MALAYSIA
CIARA – CHINABROLIN – INDIA
PALIS – THAILAND
ALEKS – MONTENEGRO
CRISTINA –MEXICOTHOMAS – CANADA/USA
AFTAN – USAJEANNE – CHINA/USA
to Lehigh and the USAInternational Orientation Fall
2012
If you are meeting a professor at 10:10am, what time do you actually arrive?
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1. Exactly on time at 10:10am
2. 5-10 minutes early
3. 10-20 minutes early
4. 10-20 minutes late
Tip 1 : It’s all about TIME.
Punctuality Being on time is always respected. If you are going to be late, inform first.
Time Management College is fun, but don’t get too carried away. Spend your time wisely. (Planner, Reminder, Notes
and etc. ) Personal Responsibility
Everything is graded. Take everything seriously. Aware of what’s professors mention in class.
You meet someone you want to be friends with, what do you do?
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0% 1. Invite them to Rathbone for lunch.2. Add them on Facebook.3. Make small talk during class.4. Ask them for his or her phone
number
Tip 2 : Friendliness ≠ Friendship
Americans are typically very friendly –However, this friendliness does not
necessarily have to become deep personal friendships
“Let’s get coffee sometime” or “let’s do lunch”What do you think?
Tip 3 : Communication is king
Eye Contact Body Language Questions In a classroom – asking question is often encouraged;
it’s a sign of interest in the subject. What you generally SHOULD NOT directly ask an
American? Money – it is very impolite to ask how much one earns Religion – a personal choice -- some feel this is private Political Affiliation – some Americans can be defensive
if you talk politics
Tip 3 : Communication is king
Direct: one meaning, used to convey information quickly Report and academic writing. Some situations with pressure of time or need:
Professor on the way to a meeting Someone is making you feel uncomfortable
Indirect: an alternative meaning Are you busy? (favor, question, or advice) I am not a fan of cheesecake (I don’t like cheesecake) Do you have an extra pen? (I need a pen) How are you doing? (Hi)
No standard: contextual, personality, regional and relationship differences
Tip 3 : Communication is king
Addressing someone - If you are unsure of what to call someone, it's best to use a formal address or simply ask, What should I call you?
Small talk - Informal type of communication
Americans can talk too fast – Don’t feel shy to ask them to repeat or Pardon or Could you please slow down?
Tip 4 : Don’t get the HUMOR. It’s okay.
Americans love to have a great sense of humor
They sometimes use humor to make their point
Humor relies on shared experiences and culture
Sarcasm When pigs fly! Nice weather we’re having!
Misunderstanding -- If you don’t understand someone’s humor and are not sure what he/she is trying to say, don’t be afraid to ask ☺
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raVqiQhU-Fw
Urban Dictionary
A site where users attempt to mock and explain everyone and thing in life, under the guise of cynical quasi-intellectualism.It should be both noted and ignored, embraced and dismissed, laughed at and revered.
Legit:1. (adj.) A modern synonym for words such as "cool," "ill," "tight," or "dope." Used to describe a noun that is of a particularly excellent quality. The slang use of this term is slowly but steadily increasing in popularity. 2. (adj.) Authentic.
www.urbandictionary.com
Tip 5 : Understanding Personal Space
Personal Space No means No
Refusal It’s okay to say NO.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGVSIkEi3mM
Tip 7 : Difficult Roommates
Difficult Roommates issue Examples
How to deal with them? Be straightforward to your roommates. Be polite (Please rule) but be firm (Your
purpose). Know your options – to move or not to move Have a peaceful relationship
You go out for dinner, how much % tip is normal for you leave?
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1. 0%2. 5-10%3. 10-20%4. 50%
Tip 8 : Food & Money in US
Ordering at Restaurant : DO NOT GIVE ORDERS Being polite is nice, use indirect speech (E.g.: “Can
I have…?” Instead of “Get me….”)Tipping
(15-18%) Sit Down Restaurants or Delivery Tables of 6 or more: tips is automatic -- don’t tip in
fast food or buffet placesMoney mattersBethlehem Passport
Where to eat off campus?
Check inside your Passport to Bethlehem:
-Go to the restaurant/business-Get a discount-Collect Stickers inside the passport-Receive a mystery prize for 8 stickers-First 3 to finish, receive a gift certificate-Show your passport to ISS when you finish
Tip 9 : Diversity of the country
REGION , CHACTERISTICS, ACCENTSEast: hurry, rush, more businesslike compared to other
places; South: slower pace, tradition, hospitalityMidwesterners: practical, and a bit more traditional, warm
and openWesterners: very independent and individualistic; West Coast: relaxed and informalNOTE: These are broad description and will not apply to
every person from a particular regionhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOltf7rS-mM
Cities close to Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM
PhiladelphiaNew York
City
Washington DC
Transbridgelines
Bieber
NYC
Bieber
Megabu
s
Airports close by:
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)20 mins from Lehigh – better to take a cab or drive there
Newark 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic –Transbridgelines has regular buses
JFK 3 to 5 hours, depending on traffic – Transbridgelines has 2 buses/day
LaGuardia Bethlehem to PABT through Transbridgelines, you can get shuttles to airport from there
Tip 6 : Get involved on campus activities
Volunteers opportunities: Pay attention to International Office Email Notification
Activities : Becky’s Drive In Movie Theater Jersey Shore Moravian Museum Martin Guitar Factory NYC Trip/Shopping Trip International Bazaar
Make your college life fun. RSVP – Please respond to the email (ASAP)
Tips 7 : Ask Officers at OISS if you need help
They are your best friends in here. Greet them politely Say thank you
Things to do at Lehigh
Lehigh vs. Lafayette Football Game Nov. 17th @ Lafayette
Football season starts September 1st
Basketball season starts in February
Clutch
Taylor Gym
Swimming PoolRaquet CourtsBasketball CourtsDance StudioFitness Center
Monday - Thursday: 6:30 am - 11:00 pm Friday: 6:30am - 10:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Zoellner Arts Center
Art GalleriesMusic PerformancesTheatreBorrow a room to practice your instrument!
http://zoellner.cas2.lehigh.edu/
Association of International Students
Great way to stay in touch with your international friends
Check our Facebook page for upcoming events:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2200126219/
Fall 2012 Events Preview
Club Fair, 27 August, UC Lawn, 4pm – 6pm Global Union Open House, 29 August, Coxe Hall, 4pm-
6pm Resume Workshop, 30 August, 4:10pm-5:00pm “I Know Who You Are, I Saw What You Did” a presentation
on Internet Privacy and Facebook Nation by Lori Andrews, 30 August, Sinclair Auditorium, 7:00pm
Farmer’s Market, Thursdays , Campus Square, 11:00am-3:00pm
Katherine McPhee, 20 October, Zoellner Arts Center Lehigh Club of Northern New Jersey Day of Volunteering,
3 November, Alumni Association, 8:00am-4:00pm Annual Turkey Trot, 15 November, 4:30pm
ISS -- http://www.lehigh.edu/oiss/events.html Study Abroad -- http://www.lehigh.edu/~incis/