<p>So i got accepted into SOM for fall 2011 and will most probably be attending it(really very excited), but since i am from India(I'm really looking forward to meet Americans
), i am a little worried about how other students will treat me like, and if international students are happy on the campus and are able to make friend circles or not.</p>
<p>Though this will not affect my decision to go to binghamton but i just want to know what i should expect when i reach there.</p>
<p>It will be up to you to reach out and meet new people. I am good friends with one international student (from Malaysia). She has many friends, American or otherwise, because she took the time to join clubs and branch out. There really isn’t a stigma against internationals, but you will need to make the effort to make friends. Join clubs and find others with similar interests. </p>
<p>If you are planning on living on campus it will slightly easier (no commute necessary, floormates, hallmates to meet, benefits of living in a community) to make initial acquaintances, but even if you live off campus, you should have an issue. </p>
<p>Another thing, and this is for everyone, not just internationals: Don’t be afraid to join clubs that don’t have anything to do with your major. I’ve met people who won’t go to clubs because it “isn’t relevant.” You are in SOM and while many academic clubs on campus are mostly Harpur leaning (in membership or mission- ex. Philosophy, Neuroscience, Math) there is no reason for SOM or Watson or CCPA or Decker students not to join.</p>
<p>Thanks for the info caemin, i really appreciate your help, i’ll make sure i join clubs.</p>
<p>One more thing, i play soccer here(in India), and would want to continue playing in Bing as well, so how good is Bing’s soccer team? and is it hard to get into? and are students able to balance soccer with studies?</p>
<p>well binghamton’s homepage says that 10% of the student body is international so you shoudl no problem befriending people, even if they aren’t international.</p>
<p>and for the soccer team, it’s pretty tough since Bing’s a D1 school and it’s very unlikely that walk-ons make the team, you could tryout and see how you fit though. If not the team there are club teams and intramurals. I would think those would be less stressful and better for time management.</p>
<p>Yes i guess it can be difficult to manage both at the same time, but anyhow i will surely play with the club teams, i love soccer.</p>
<p>So, i have decided to come to the US during mid july or last week of august and till orientation(august 22-24 for international students), i am willing to have lots of fun (any advice on that, eh?). I’ll be living in white plains with my sister.</p>
<p>Anyways, my question is that what is it with choosing your classes?
To be honest i have no idea about the curriculum in US colleges and i am sure it is way too different from what it is here.
So can i choose which class i want to attend and when? that too on orientation? PLEASE HELP</p>
<p>Also, i had no idea about what AP’s are untill today.
So whats the whole AP procedure? does this mean that i can take AP tests here, and if i score well enough, i will receive credits for these and will not have to take them up during college? and how difficult are AP tests? is 1 month enough to prepare for microeconomics and macroeconomics?</p>
<p>I may sound like a total noob, well thats because i am.</p>
<p>you register for classes when you go for orientation – you will also have the chance to meet with advisers at that time to help you plan your schedule.
since you are in SOM, many of your courses will be determined by which SOM program you are in (accounting or management). have you looked here (and links there)? [Binghamton</a> University - Academics: Schools and Colleges: School of Management: Current Students: Undergrad: Programs](<a href=“http://www2.binghamton.edu/som/curstudents/undergrad/programs/index.html]Binghamton”>http://www2.binghamton.edu/som/curstudents/undergrad/programs/index.html) in addition to courses for SOM, you’ll also have general education requirements.
all of this should be explained to you during orientation.</p>
<p>You’ll be close to NYC in White Plains! I recommend the American Museum of Natural History, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bodies: The Exhibition, The Times Square Discovery Center, the Strand (bookstore), the Blue Man Group show (with student pricing, it’s a pretty good deal) and TKTS Booths for cheap(er) broadway shows. This all costs money, but I think it can be worth it if you are interested. Some public libraries have museum programs as well, so you should see what your sister’s library has. </p>
<p>This lists the AP equivalencies (what passing each test gets you in terms of credit) for Harpur, but I don’t think it’s that different for SOM. </p>
<p>Check the SAT/ACT Prep forum for advice on the AP exams (they have a subforum for the APs). I’ve never taken Macro or Micro so I can’t comment on it.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for advising, i have never been to a museum so i will surely give them a shot.</p>
<p>I have another question, can an undergraduate student work under a professor as a part time? Also, is it true that a professor has the power to waive your semester fee?</p>
<p>Yes, undergrad students can and do work with professors. It will be up to you to forge a relationship with a professor and ask them to work with you. </p>
<p>And what do you mean by fee? You mean tuition? No, absolutely not. No professor can change your financial aid situation.</p>
(any advice on that, eh?). I’ll be living in white plains with my sister.</p>