The International Student Handbook

Organised around important aspects of life as an international student, this essential handbook introduces the landmark skills required for success in an overseas university.This book is based on experiences from many countries and many students. It deals with all aspects of higher education in a foreign country. It helps students with positive tips and suggestions. It covers practical, financial and social questions.Written especially for second language speakers of English, this practical handbook contains tips and suggestions to prepare students to live abroad, understand university culture and practice, and to improve their English. It is built around activities that give hands-on practice to make overseas university study a success.

Hayo Reinders currently lectures at the University of Hawaii but was previously Director of the English Language Self-Access Centre at the University of Auckland. Nick Moore manages the learning centre at Languages International in New Zealand. Marilyn Lewis has wriiten books for language learners and teachers and teaches workshops in New Zealand and South East Asia.