The international student handbook

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Aimed at providing non-native English speakers with the skills needed to study overseas at an English-speaking University, this practical handbook prepares students to live abroad, understand university culture, and to improve their English. It is built around activities that give hands-on practice to make overseas university study a success.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Introduction Pre-departure
• Decisions Planning your Studies
• Improving your English Vocabulary Lectures
• Small Group Learning Reading Decoding the Assignment
• Questions and Gathering Data
• The Writing Process Assessment
• Writing a Thesis Communicating with Staff and Students
• Dealing with Problems Life Beyond Lectures
• Appendices
• Index