Graduate School Prep: International Student Success Guide
Master essential skills for U.S. graduate study. Improve communication, understand academic culture, and prepare for success.
Master essential skills for U.S. graduate study. Improve communication, understand academic culture, and prepare for success.
This course prepares international students for graduate studies in the United States, focusing on developing crucial communication skills and understanding academic expectations. Learn to introduce yourself professionally, navigate teamwork, engage in research discussions, and adapt to campus life. Gain insights from experienced international students and practice crafting elevator pitches. Explore topics such as academic integrity, faculty interactions, and work-life balance. By the end of the course, you'll have improved your English proficiency, understood U.S. graduate school culture, and built confidence for your academic journey.
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What you'll learn
Learn to introduce yourself professionally in academic settings
Understand the differences between undergraduate and graduate studies in the U.S.
Develop strategies for effective teamwork and group communication
Gain skills for engaging in research discussions and collaborating with faculty
Understand academic integrity and citation practices in U.S. universities
Learn to navigate campus resources and build a supportive community
Skills you'll gain
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6 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course prepares international students for graduate studies in the United States. It covers essential skills such as crafting professional self-introductions, understanding academic expectations, and navigating campus life. The curriculum is divided into five modules, each focusing on different aspects of graduate student life: getting acquainted, professional introductions, interactive learning and teamwork, research and scholarship, and campus life. Students learn to create elevator pitches, work effectively in diverse teams, communicate with faculty, and understand academic integrity. The course also addresses cultural adaptation and work-life balance, providing a comprehensive preparation for the U.S. graduate school experience.
English for Getting Acquainted
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
English for Introducing Yourself Professionally
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
English for Interactive Learning & Teamwork
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
English for Research and Scholarship
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
English in Campus Life
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Lecturer at the University of Michigan
Pamela Bogart, a lecturer at the University of Michigan, teaches academic speaking and writing courses for graduate students, service-learning courses, and a speaking clinic for prospective and practicing graduate student instructors (GSIs). She coordinates winter and summer GSI training programs for the LSA, sponsored by the English Language Institute (ELI) and the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT). Pamela's research interests include the use of technology to promote language learning, critical pedagogy, and teacher education. Before joining the university in 2000, she was the Executive Director of Washtenaw Literacy, an adult ESL and literacy nonprofit. She also serves on the Advisory Board of MITESOL, a professional organization supporting English language educators.
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