suggestions about the plan after the ED acceptance

ticklemepink
Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:24:56 +0000

Oh I second S&P’s suggestion. Many international students are often shocked by American culture. I have friends in Israel who basically thought everything in American films and media was absolutely true (even the Animal House…). I live with a Korean roommate and she certainly didn’t know what to expect. Nothing prepared them for the realities of America when they visited at one time or another. Forget about the movies, actually read magazines, particularly travel ones, and US newspapers to learn more about American culture and manners. But I have to warn you that our media’s rather liberal and tends to exaggerate… at least from the Northeast perspective. But you will LOVE the US- I have yet to meet anyone who hated it. But they don’t love it enough to stay and that’s okay. Also know that the US is seriously huge that you pretty much need to fly if you want to travel outside of the Northeast. Smith is in good location that you should be able to visit all the nearby states throughout your 4 years here.

Be grateful that you’re getting this amazing opportunity! Congrats on being accepted in ED!