The international Student's Resource Guide

يمكن تحميل الدليل العام لطلاب الدوليين بالجامعة والذي يتضمن على المعلومات مهمة للطلبة والذي يحتوي على التالي :

Table of Contents

Welcome!............................................................................................... 1

Frequently Asked Questions................................................................... 2

Preparing to Leave Home....................................................................... 4

Confirm Information............................................................................................ 4

Fulfill Medical Requirements ............................................................................... 4

Obtain Visa .......................................................................................................... 4

Pre-Departure Checklist.................................................................................... 6

Make Travel Arrangements .................................................................................. 6

What to Bring ...................................................................................................... 6

More Things to Bring or Buy ............................................................................. 7

Your Arrival............................................................................................ 8

Immigration Documentation................................................................................ 8

Getting to Florida Tech from the Airport.............................................................. 9

Orlando Airport Pickup Program....................................................................... 9

Places to Stay .................................................................................................... 9

Orientation and Check-in................................................................................... 10

Student Organizations and Activities .................................................................. 10

ISSS Programming for International Students .................................................. 11

Housing

 On-Campus Housing ...................................................................................... 12

 Off-Campus Housing ...................................................................................... 13

Local Off-Campus Housing ............................................................................. 13

Rental Terms You Should Know ....................................................................... 14

Local Services................................................................................................. 14

Day-to-Day Life.................................................................................... 15

Overview of the Melbourne area ........................................................................ 15

Transportation.................................................................................................... 15

Getting Around ............................................................................................... 15

Driving in the United States............................................................................... 16

Nearby DMV Offices........................................................................................ 16

Vehicle Registration Locations ......................................................................... 16

Health and Safety............................................................................................... 17

Student Health Center....................................................................................... 18

Holzer Health Center ..................................................................................... 18

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).................................................. 18

Academic Support Center.................................................................................. 18

Campus Safety ................................................................................................... 19

Bringing Your Family .......................................................................................... 19

Education in the United States ......................................................................... 20

Area Public Schools......................................................................................... 20

Area Private Schools........................................................................................ 20

Bringing Dependents to the United States ......................................................... 21

DISCLAIMER

Directory lists (for services such as hotels, transportation providers, restaurants, shops, apartments,

Web sites, etc.) appearing in this publication are not endorsed by Florida Institute of

Technology or the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. The information they

contain has not been included for promotional reasons, nor has any information been purposely

left out or omitted. Local businesses and the students who use them are welcome to submit suggestions

for new directory listings to be included in future editions of this publication by writing

to isss@fit.edu.

Money Matters..................................................................................... 22

Overview ............................................................................................................ 22

University Expenses ........................................................................................... 22

U.S. Currency .................................................................................................... 22

Opening a Bank Account.................................................................................... 23

Everyday Expenses Estimator........................................................................... 23

Credit Cards....................................................................................................... 24

Transferring Funds to the United States............................................................. 24

Taxes .................................................................................................................. 24

Cultural Adjustment............................................................................. 25

Culture Shock ................................................................................................... 25

Thinking About Going Home ............................................................................. 25

Ways to Cope With Culture Shock................................................................... 26

American Expressions, Idioms and Slang ......................................................... 27

Common Academic and Florida Tech Related Terms ........................................ 29

Immigration Responsibilities ............................................................................. 30

Immigration Terms To Know .............................................................................. 30

Directory.............................................................................................. 34

Mini-Directory Index.......................................................................................... 34

Important Web Sites........................................................................................... 34

Hospitals and Emergency Care .......................................................................... 34

Pharmacies ........................................................................................................ 34

Places

To Eat ............................................................................................................. 34

To Visit (attractions) ........................................................................................ 35

Of Worship...................................................................................................... 36

To Shop (for Food)........................................................................................... 37

To Shop (for Clothes & More).......................................................................... 38

Campus Map........................................................................................ 39