PD Primer - PennDesign - University of Pennsylvania
PD Primer - PennDesign - University of Pennsylvania
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INTERNaTIONal STUDENTS<br />
CHINESE<br />
KOREaN<br />
WoRK ABRoAd<br />
FoREiGn<br />
ASSEtS<br />
intERnAtionAL StUdEntS<br />
YoU doWn<br />
Wit oPt?<br />
Being an international student in the US, particularly<br />
in the post-September 11 climate, can<br />
seem a bit a scary, given the stories you might<br />
have heard. But rest assured, if you are a bona<br />
fide student pursuing a degree at a reputable<br />
university such as Penn and have no criminal<br />
record, you have nothing to worry about.<br />
In the eight years that I’ve been a foreign<br />
resident in the States, the one thing I’ve learnt<br />
is to be absolutely honest and never lie, even<br />
if for the smallest thing. Stay on top <strong>of</strong> any<br />
documents or papers that need to be updated<br />
and make sure that you receive constant communication<br />
from Penn’s Office <strong>of</strong> International<br />
Programs (OIP). If you haven’t already attended<br />
the International Student Orientation and registered<br />
with OIP, you should do so immediately.<br />
ViSAS And tRAVEL<br />
The majority <strong>of</strong> international students are in the<br />
country on an F-1 (student) visa, though<br />
some might be here on a J-1 visa (for exchange<br />
scholars). If you are holding an F-1 visa, you<br />
will also have a form I-20, issued by Penn, that<br />
is as important as your visa. Don’t be fooled by<br />
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