Intl GATEways to Success

Catalog description

This course is designed to help international students adapt to college-level learning in the American classroom and to help them transition to the expectations of "American" time while discovering their own potential to proactively manage and excel in all facets of college life. The class is designed to teach proven cultural adjustment and academic strategies, and address challenges such as plagiarism, intercultural communication, and cultural intelligence while promoting growth in their spiritual walk. The course will build on their new student orientation and provide the foundation for student success, retention, and persistence. This one credit hour course does NOT count toward the hours needed for graduation. (Fee: $300)