Many international students have trouble adapting to the American lifestyle and culture when studying abroad in the States. These global students can struggle with navigating transportation, finding housing, and even going to the post office.

Going to college in a foreign land can be intimidating, but we prepared some tips and information to help you achieve academic success in US colleges.

That awkward moment when you have to ask a professor or teacher for a letter of recommendation that makes you sound like the best candidate there is for college admission, graduate school, or an academic job.