Learning Community
For new international students, adjusting to U.S. culture and the U.S. classroom can be tough. In response to feedback from previous and current international students the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) has created a new Learning Community to assist you, a new international student, in making these adjustments, and to support your academic studies at Wayne State University (WSU).
In your home country, you are part of a community. When you leave your home country and enter the U.S., you are in a new environment, new language, values and ideals. The OISS Learning Community is comprised of new students jus t like you and together will explore the various phases of culture shock and how to successfully navigate through your new learning and living environments. Additionally it will help you connect with other students and introduce you to student services and organizations. It will include a variety of field experience through tours and other cultural venues in metropolitan Detroit.
Throughout your first year, there will be regularly scheduled meetings, social activities, interactive and learner centered workshops, guest speakers, and regular communication initiatives through group emails. We are hoping that during your first year you will:
- Understand the academic structure.
- Have knowledge and skills to successfully perform and communicate within the unique blend of pedagogical approaches and cultural values in your new learning environment.
- Have the opportunity to attend workshops designed specifically for your cultural adjustment needs.
- Understand how to navigate through the administrative maze.
- Be introduced to the necessity of personal and professional development as it relates to obtaining employment.
If you are a first year international student and would like to sign up for the Learning Community, click here: Sign Up
We look forward to seeing you!
If you would like more information or have an idea for a session that you believe would be helpful to the new students, please contact the Office of International Students and Scholars at 313-577-3422 or via email at oissmail@wayne.edu