资源
Here you'll find an overview of the many services GVSU offers to all its students at no additional charge as well as advice for 文化冲击, 拉, 和父母. We highly recommend you take advantage of these resources during your time at GVSU to make your experience as successful 和 enjoyable as possible.
On-Campus 资源
住房
的 housing website contains information related to living on campus, including an overview of the housing options, living learning communities 和 move-in procedures. You apply to live on campus or be an RA through them.
学生生活
的 office of 学生生活 oversees all of the student organizations on campus, including club sports. If you want to get involved, this is the place to start!
Student Accounts
Please visit the student accounts office to pay your bill, make payment arrangements, or inquire about Western Union.
Registrar's Office
的 Registrar's Office takes care of all of your official records. Information on registration, dropping 和 adding courses, transcript evaluation, 和 graduation can be found here!
Student Employment
If you are looking for on-campus jobs, student employment would be happy to help you! 这个网站 contains tons of information for applying to jobs 和 working on campus.
Counseling Center
的 Counseling Center would be happy to help you with any personal 咨询 needs, including homesickness. Students located in 密歇根 are able to receive 免费的 咨询. 的ir website also contains resources 和 information about mental health 和 self care.
Career Center
参观 Career Center to work on your resume, cover letters, networking, 和 even interview skills!
公共安全
Feeling safe in a new country is important! 这个网站 tells you what you need to know to be safe on campus. Look here for information related to Safe Walk, the Laker Guardian app, emergency response procedures 和 bike registration.
Overcoming 文化冲击
文化冲击 is the cultural adjustment process students go through when arriving in a new country that is foreign to them.
Reverse 文化冲击 is a repetition of the culture shock process that you initially experience during your arrival to the US when you return to your home country. Feel 免费的 to explore 本指南 for coping with reverse culture shock.
Here are some ways to minimize culture shock:
- Get involved with your studies
- Join student organizations
- Continue religious practices
- Make new friends Participate in PIC activities (Padnos International Center)
- Stay connected with family 和 friends through email, skype, 脸谱网, etc.
- Live healthy (sleep, diet, exercise)
- Share your feelings with family 和 friends
- Share your feelings with counselors
If you are having difficulty adjusting to life here at Gr和 Valley, the 大学 Counseling Center 是可用的. 的 大学 Counseling Center i s a 免费的, confidential service for all students. Offices are located in Allendale, Gr和 Rapids 和 Holl和. Both personal 和 career 咨询 are available.
的 Campus Recreation Center offers many different recreational activities for Gr和 Valley students. 的ir mission is to enhance the GVSU experience through co-curricular learning, 发展, 和 recreational opportunities that promote health 和 well-being. You must have your Gr和 Valley ID to enter as well as rent equipment.
访问 OrgSync, the 学生生活 website, to find 和 join over 300 different student organizations.
在皇家美术学院的学生 & 父母
你是 current Resident Assistant looking for resources to help your international students succeed at GV? 请查看se resources that can help you Provide Practical Advice, Prevent 和 Resolve Conflicts 和 Plan Diversity Activities.
你是 家长 of an international student? 请查看 资源 for 父母 page to learn more
Cultural Competence & 谦卑
的 Division of Inclusion & Equity offers 一个导游 to cultural competence 和 the importance of diversity at GVSU.