Achieving Success as an International Student

(UGST199) Achieving Success as an International Student (1 credit) introduces first-year international students to strategies for achieving academic, personal, and professional success during their time at UO, that include but are not limited to: critical thinking, understanding your major within the liberal arts education system; how to engage successfully with UO faculty and graduate students; where to go when you need help: understanding and accessing campus resources; beyond the classroom: extra-curricular and professional development opportunities; travel tips: exploring the Eugene, Orego

Understanding U.S. Higher Education

(UGST 199) Introduction to US Higher Education (4 credits): This course is an integral component of the pre-freshman international program in Shanghai. It is designed to help international students prepare to come to the UO, get to know US higher educational culture and expectations, and earn credits in topics relevant to their core education and possible degree pathways.