iTHRIVE An International Student s Guide to Thriving in the U S

iTHRIVE is designed to support prospective and current international students to develop a growth mindset, deeper awareness of themselves, and a broader understanding of the resources available to them.

• Section 1: "Getting Started" provides reflection questions to help readers examine why they want to study abroad and includes tips on applying to schools/programs.
• Section 2: "Surviving Thriving in the U.S." explores adapting to cultural differences, attending to holistic health, making friends, and planning for finances, academics, and career steps to help readers build a more balanced life in the U.S.
• Section 3: "Advice for Staff and Faculty on Supporting International Students" focuses on practical ways that professionals working in higher education can support students in from before they arrive on campus through graduation and beyond.

By completing this workbook, international students will find themselves more prepared when facing challenges. They will be ready not just to survive but to THRIVE during their time in school.

Inside iTHRIVE, you will find

✅Tips and recommendations that go beyond getting into universities, colleges, undergraduate programs, and graduate programs.

✅U.S.-specific resources and examples related to academic success, physical/spiritual/mental health, financial wellness, and more from published research and the author's own experience.

✅Practical suggestions for staff and faculty members to better support international students.