Welcome Falcons! Bentley University
7/1/2016
International Student Edition
Studying in the States What are some things to be prepared for during your time in the United States We are so excited to have
Spiritual Life, the
things you may find
you join us at Bentley this
Counseling Center,
strange in American
fall! We know that you
Residence Life and other
culture aren’t necessarily
are joining us from
faculty & staff. Some of
right or wrong, but
cultures from all over the
the best ways to combat
different from what you
world, and we look
homesickness and culture
may be used to. As you
forward to learning as
shock are to get involved,
live and learn on campus,
much from you as you do
stay active and form
it is our hope and goal
from us. With that said,
healthy lifestyle habits. Be
that you will get
we want to assure you
sure to get to know your
comfortable with the new
that culture shock IS
roommates and students
culture surrounding you,
SURMOUNTABLE,
in your classes, as they
while retaining parts of
especially with the
may introduce you to new
your individual cultural
resources Bentley has to
experiences that you truly
identity.
offer, including: the CISS,
enjoy. While studying at
Health & Wellness,
Bentley, remember that Transportation at Bentley
There are various ways to get around campus and the Boston area. Bentley has a campus shuttle, which is a bus that departs every hour or so from campus to Harvard Square in Cambridge. From Harvard Square, it is easy to hop on the MBTA subway train (known as the T) and get into Boston. Students also use Uber and Lyft, which are akin to taxis summoned and paid for through a smartphone app. Zipcar and other car rental services are available, but do keep in mind that international licenses are only valid for 6 months. Finally, there are good old taxis that you can call in Waltham or flag down in Boston. For more information on transportation, click on the following links: Bentley Shuttle, MBTA, Uber, Lyft, Zipcar, Taxi