Quick Guide: Student Resources On Campus

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Register for classes? 

Students may register for classes online via the college database or app, which is usually used to store student information such as basic background information and courses/grades. You may also go to the Office of the Registrar of your school to sign up for classes.


Add money to your meal plan or pay for tuition?

Meal plans for students which include meal points (corresponding to money) would commonly be called a Flex Meal Plan or a Flex Dining Plan. You can add money to your meal plan online via the school meal plan app.

There are several tuition payment options available. Some colleges offer prepayment plans, monthly payments, or even deferred payment plans. Students may pay via paper check, electronic debit, or credit card (if permitted by school).

For more information, go to: 
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/paying-your-share/college-tuition-payment-plans
https://www.collegeanswer.com/paying-for-college/other-ways-to-pay/tuition-payment-plan.aspx


Find school policies/rules? 

School policies and rules can usually be found on the school website. You can just do a quick search of "(school name) policies" on a web search engine and you could find the page for all school policies.

For example, search for "uc berkeley policies":

You can click on the first link (http://www.berkeley.edu/admin/policy.shtml) and find a list of all the policies of UC Berkeley. If you click on a specific link on that list, you may be redirected to another webpage of links, of the policies, or to the school catalog or a PDF file of the policies.


Meet other international students and/or TCKs?

There are always centers where you can go to in order to meet other international students like yourself, the TCKs (the cool kids or third culture kids). At the University of Manchester, there is the International Office as well as the International Society, where students can meet other students from around the world. Fun trips around England are also organized for them to sign up in order to get to know the country a bit more as well as to make a few friends from across the globe.


Get help if you are struggling in classes? 

There are usually tutoring and mentoring centers where students can ask for help with their academic work from tutors, ranging from other students to TAs.


If you are having trouble with a roommate?

You should always seek your Residence Advisor for help whenever you're having trouble with your roommate. The first thing they will ask you, is whether you have talked with your roommate about the problems. Always communicate with your roommate directly before seeking others for help. If your roommate is mean or seem irritated at most times, sit down and talk to her, maybe she's having family problems. If she seems to be stealing, make it clear that she's welcome to borrow things, and refuse when it's not okay for her to take things without asking. When things seem to get more and more severe  between you and your roommate, seek your Residence Advisor, Residence Assistant, or Residence Director for help. They will offer some typical compromises for dealing with certain situations, and if things still doesn't work out, you may request for a room change.


If you are throwing up and have a fever? 

When you have an upset stomach or fever, stay in and rest for one or two days. Go to class after you feel more refreshed and less drowsy. Drink lots of water and keep hydrated. Get at least 8 hours of rest, and if you're still not feeling well just stay in bed! Remember if you do throw up, rest the stomach, stop eating and drink minimum amounts of water at a time. Drinking too much water, even an ounce, can cause you to throw up again.

If you would like to read more about common college health issues and how to prevent / deal with them, check out this source: http://brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/common_college_health_issues/


Talk to if you are feeling paralyzed and overwhelmed?

At most universities, there will be a certified counsellor who has his or her own office in a part of the school (probably the student support center or the equivalent thereof). There are visiting times outside of class hours and during class hours for students, depending on their needs per case. More places to check out would be the student mental health service or the county crisis center, where trained professionals can offer you a listening ear or valuable advice.


Prepare for a job interview?

Certain universities (such as DeVry University) hold workshops for students that train students for the progression into their careers. In addition to preparing students for job interviews, colleges may also offer career advice through talks, guided discussions sessions, or one-to-one counseling blocks.