More international students are enrolled in colleges and universities in the United States than in any other country. As a response to the higher number of international students, an increasing amount of intervention techniques are needed to address the specific needs, unique experiences, and acculturation patterns of these students. This work takes a critical look at the adjustment problems as experienced by African students at public universities in America and provides these students with information to assist in the smooth transition into the American academic community.

"The book also has some very useful advice regarding public safety & the police, housing, transportation, shopping, financial advice, employment, health care & insurance, religion, socializing, and American classroom etiquette... Overall the book is helpful in several areas. For example, the American classroom is a totally different environment than what most African students are used to. The book helps explain what is expected of you as a student. The book is also very helpful in detailing the housing options available to international students... the book was helpful and covered some critical areas of importance for African students choosing to study in the United States..." - Allafrica.Com

"The book also has some very useful advice regarding public safety & the police, housing, transportation, shopping, financial advice, employment, health care & insurance, religion, socializing, and American classroom etiquette... Overall the book is helpful in several areas. For example, the American classroom is a totally different environment than what most African students are used to. The book helps explain what is expected of you as a student. The book is also very helpful in detailing the housing options available to international students... the book was helpful and covered some critical areas of importance for African students choosing to study in the United States." - Allafrica.Com