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Recommended Reading List

For more information about American culture and graduate school expectations in the US, read some of the articles and books below.

American Culture

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Understanding American Culture: Tips for Acclimating to US Daily Life

Topics in this article include demeanor, personal space, having good relationships with Americans, greetings, and much more!

American Ways: An Introduction to American Culture (4th Edition)

Readers will learn to enhance their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills, while learning about American Culture. (You will need to purchase this book or find it online.)

Graduate School Expectations

Communication Strategies for International Graduate Students: Surviving and Thriving in American Academia

This manual gives information about American Culture, Educational Assumptions, Improving English Skills, and much more!

Getting Ahead as an International Student

This book explains how you will be expected to learn and study while in the U.S., how you can develop your skills to excel as an independent learner, and why universities use different methods of teaching.