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International Student Handbook
 
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Table of Contents

Just the Basics
  • Useful Telephone Numbers
  • How to Use Your Student Health Insurance
  • U.S. Money
  • Conversion tables/Weights and Measures
  • Obtaining a Social Security Card
  • Public Transportation
  • Owning and Operating an Automobile
  • Obtaining a California Driver's License
  • Sample Written Driving Test link
  • Bike Safety and Laws

Housing
  • Website Resources
  • Economical Stores for Home Furnishings
  • Homestay vs. Renting an Apartment
  • Homestay Living Tips
  • Apartment Living Tips
  • Finding a Place to Live
  • What is Fair Housing


Campus Pointers


U.S. Law


Counseling and Academics

  • How can a Counselor help you?
  • How to Schedule an Appointment with a Counselor
  • Assessment Information
  • Programs at LBCC
  • Educational Options Chart
  • English and ESL Classes
  • Reading Classes
  • Math Classes
  • Registration at LBCC
    • How to Petition for Classes
    • How to Add and Drop Classes
  • Grade Point Average and Completion Ratio
  • Time Management
  • Student Services
  • Sample Student Educational Plan (SEP)


Work Opportunities and Taxes

  • Your Tax Obligations (Even if you don't work!)
  • Employment Options
  • On-Campus Job Search Tips
  • Work Experience Classes
  • Working Without Written Authorization


Fun Stuff (Holidays and Traveling)

  • Holidays
  • Traveling in California and Beyond!
  • If the World were a Village...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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