No matter what your educational background is, entering a college environment will provide opportunities and challenges. Even if you speak and write English fluently, it is possible to find college intimidating at first.
This section is meant to help students understand expectations in US colleges and universities. The advice is intended for international students, especially those students for whom English is a second language (ESL). But the advice also applies to US students. Adjusting to college can be a challenge for anyone.
To make your transition to college smooth and successful, this section concentrates on the following:
College-level expectations
Strategies for improving your academic English
Academic writing and cultural expectations