December Newsletter—International Edition
2017
Welcome, International Students!
Upcoming Deadlines:
Get prepared to study in the United States.
Receive your I-20
Make arrangements to obtain an
We are so excited to have you join us at Bentley this fall! We know
F1 Visa
you are coming from cultures from all over the world, and we look
-Once you receive your I-20
forward to learning as much from you as you do from us.
**If you have not received your I-20 by
As you prepare to come to campus in the spring, here are a few
December email:
things that you might want to know about Bentley to help you on
gaGA_CISS@bentley.edu**
your journey.
Some Resources at Bentley
and Scholars (CISS)
Transportation at Bentley There are various ways to get around campus and the Boston area. Bentley has a campus shuttle that departs around every hour from campus to Harvard Square in Cambridge. From Harvard Square, you can hop on the MBTA subway
train (known as the T) and easily get into Boston. Students also utilize Uber and Lyft, which are essentially taxis summoned through a smartphone app.
Center for International Students
Health and Wellness Center
Spiritual Life Center
Residence Life
Tips for Battling Culture Shock
Take advantage of the resources Bentley has to offer
The Weather New England weather fluctuates throughout the year. You will likely be on
Get involved
Get to know your roommates and students in your classes
campus for cold weather, as well as rain and warmer weather. May-September: Very warm, summer temperatures (average: 70 degrees)
Form healthy lifestyle habits
Remember American culture may be different than what you are used
September-December: Cooler, fall temperatures (average: 50 degrees) December-March: Cold, winter temperatures, snowy (average: 30 degrees) March-May: Typically rainy, warmer, spring temperatures (average: 50 degrees)
to
Reach out! Talk you to your professors, staff, and people around campus
Meet the Center for International Students and Scholars The CISS is committed to helping you transition into and succeed during your time at Bentley. Here are five people who may be very helpful to you while at Bentley.
Christine Lookner Job Title: Director of the CISS Graduate Institution: Tufts University Undergraduate Institution: Haverford College Top Five Strengths: Individualization, Responsibility, Harmony, Maximizer, Woo Her Hobbies: Christine enjoys traveling and has extensively explored Asia, Europe, the South Pacific, and Northern Africa.
Nia DeYounge Job Title: Assistant Director of the CISS Graduate Institution: Boston University Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University Top Five Strengths: Relator, Learner, Connectedness, Strategic, Achiever Her hobbies: Nia enjoys exploring new cities, dancing, and being a foodie.
Anna Garson Job Title: International Student Advisor Graduate Institution: Lesley University Undergraduate Institution: University of North Carolina Top Five Strengths: Input, Intellection, Ideation, Communication, Empathy Her hobbies: Anna enjoys traveling, cooking, learning new languages, and supporting her alma mater’s basketball team.
Patrick Nobrega Job Title: International Student Advisor Graduate Institution: University of South Carolina Undergraduate Institution: Suffolk University Top Five Strengths: Input, Connectedness, Positivity, Ideation, Context His hobbies: Patrick enjoys being outdoors with his dog, going to the beach, and exploring the city with friends.
Theresa Lamoureux Job Title: Administrative Assistant II Undergraduate Institution: Worcester State University Top Five Strengths: Communication, Empathy, Responsibility, Developer, Includer Her hobbies: Terry enjoy reading, attending collegiate sports and spending time with her family. She loves working and assisting students from all over the world.
General Reminders
Bentley University is Smoke-Free
Visit our website here to ensure that your health forms are completed Bring photocopies of important documents Don’t forget voltage converters/adapters for your electronics
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