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Intro to American Culture International Student Orientation 2013

Intro to American Culture International Student Orientation 2013. Culture. American Culture. American Culture - Basics. Then: “melting pot” Now: “salad bowl” Equality and Diversity Value Individualism and Independence Held accountable for own actions

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Intro to American Culture International Student Orientation 2013

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  1. Intro to American CultureInternational Student Orientation 2013

  2. Culture

  3. American Culture

  4. American Culture - Basics • Then: “melting pot” Now: “salad bowl” • Equality and Diversity • Value Individualism and Independence • Held accountable for own actions • Hard working, productivity, accomplishment, achievement

  5. Geography

  6. Communication • Direct - “to the point” • Ask a lot of questions • Sign of interest/clarity • Body Language • Slang/Sarcasm • Formal vs. Informal • Professor, Staff • Other students • Greetings

  7. Time • Be on time! • Classes, appointments, work, group meetings • Being late = sign of disrespect • Arrive early • Social Settings • More flexible • “fashionably late”

  8. Laws / Rules • Follow all U.S. laws and university rules • Can’t say “I didn’t know” • Immigration regulations – student status • Legal drinking age is 21 • Illegal/Criminal activity • Drugs, Stealing, DUI/DWI, Assault (physical, sexual, online harassment)

  9. Recreational • Holidays • Independence Day (4th of July), Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas, Labor Day, Memorial Day • Sports • Football, Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball • Food • Pizza, Burgers/Hotdogs, Garbage Plates, Fried/Fast Foods, Apple Pie • Large Portions!

  10. RIT Culture

  11. RIT Culture • Tech Savvy • Sustainability - “go green” • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community • GLBTQA Community • ROTC • Electronic Gaming Society & Anime Club (Tora-Con) • Human vs. Zombies

  12. Friendships • Friendly, informal interactions • Not always lead to close, lasting friendships • Get Involved! • 250 clubs on campus • Get Involved fair on Sat 8/24

  13. Learn it vs. Live it

  14. Cultural Adjustment Cycle Acceptance/ Integration Honeymoon Adjustment Culture Shock Mental Isolation

  15. The realities of Cultural Adjustment • It’s different for everyone • It’s an unavoidable rite of passage • It’s a known process with known symptoms • You will survive – don’t be afraid to ask for help!

  16. Coping Strategies • Think positively • Keep a sense of humor • Keep an open mind • Set realistic goals • Take the initiative • Speak English as much as possible • Ask for help!

  17. Helpful Resources • Family and friends • International Student Services • RIT Counseling Center • RIT Student Health Center

  18. Helpful Resources • RIT Academic Support Center • RIT Center for Women and Gender • Student Organizations • Rochester Global Connections • Volunteer Friendship Program

  19. Focus on the big picture…

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