The International Student Handbook

The International Student Handbook--------------------------------------------------Organized around important aspects of life as an international student,this essential handbook introduces the landmark skills required forsuccess in an overseas university.This book is based on experiencesfrom many countries and many students. It deals with all aspects ofhigher education in a foreign country. It helps students with positivetips and suggestions.It covers practical, financial and social questions.Writtenespecially for second language speakers of English, this practicalhandbook contains tips and suggestions to prepare students to liveabroad, understand university culture and practice, and to improvetheir English. It is built around activities that give hands-on practiceto make overseas university study a success.--------------------------------------------------Author Biography: HAYO REINDERS (http://innovationinteaching.org) isHead of Language and Learning Support at Middlesex University. He waspreviously founding Director of the English Language Self-Access Centreat the University of Auckland. With Marilyn Lewis, he has co-authoredStudy Skills for Speakers of English as a Second Language. NICK MOOREmanages the learning centre at Languages International in New Zealandwhere he also provides training to language teachers. MARILYN LEWIShas recently retired as Senior Lecturer at The University of Auckland,New Zealand. She now teaches in workshops across New Zealand and South-EastAsia. She is the author of How to Study Foreign Languages and co-authorof Study Skills for Speakers of English as a Second Language.