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My Tips for Other International Students

By: Junhyun Bae (Summer 2017 ELP student from South Korea) Tips for Packing Most people who want to be international students do not have plans in detail. They need to be careful when they prepare to pack their luggage. The people who try to pack their luggage are prohibited to put something that might cause […]


Getting Ready for the English Language Program Summer 2017 Classes

We’re very exited to be preparing for our Summer Session of the English Language Program (ELP) here at Georgia Southern.  Although there is a lot of work to do to get ready, we are all thrilled to be preparing for our wonderful new students who will be starting classes on the 12th of June.  The Summer Session is […]


Local and national holidays and celebrations

Did you know Georgia Southern University host’s students from 88 nations? As you gain familiarity with the Georgia Southern campus you will notice an array of cultures and traditions widely celebrated throughout the year. So here is a list of upcoming local and national holidays and celebrations you can partake in this fall. Homecoming Week: […]


7 ways to beat homesickness

Leaving your home country to study abroad is a brave and admirable decision to make, but leaving everything you know to explore the unknown can be scary and sometimes produces the feeling of homesickness. You’re likely to miss your family, friends, traditional food and cultural norms while abroad, which may affect your studies and social […]


Tips for making the most out of your time abroad

As we begin week 2 of the fall semester, we hope you’re settling in well. We want you to experience the many benefits of being an International student here at Georgia Southern so we have put together a list of tips for making the most of your time abroad! Attend WOW Events. Weeks of Welcome […]