
10 things American college students need to know
Working at both public and private universities in the US, first-class professor Ellie Phuong D. Nguyen shares 10 important things that contribute to the success of international students. First-grade Professor Ellie Phuong D. Nguyen used to work at Denison University, part of the Liberal Arts College system, currently teaching at Oklahoma State University (OSU) of the public school system emphasizing research ( Research University). Other schools may be different because the US university system is very diverse, but all need some common criteria so that students can achieve good academic results, maximize their capacity. 1. Flexibility and freedom in specialized choice Each American university, both public and private, usually has several hundred major majors (Majors) and optional minor (Minors) that give students the freedom to choose according to their preferences. Faculties in the school also divided into many options depending on career orientation that students target after graduation.