Today I had an orientation for international students in my department. They are from China, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Turkey, Canada and Japan. Most of them are Asian. Living here for a few days, it was for the first time to talk with Japanese! I saw many Korean and Chinese but never Japanese. This year there are 6 Japanese students in my department, that is fairly a lot! We can cooperate for preparation of homework and exams... 
After the orientation I registered courses for this semester. Although there is still time until deadline it's getting late they said. But all information we had was courses' title, professors' name, day and time, and requirement or elective. I expected that they gave us some information about courses but they didn't. They recommended to talk with our academic advisor before registration but there was no chance to meet her. So I talked with a Japanese senior and registered today because I was afraid of running out of seats if I wait until I see my advisor.
Not to mention this case, I often feel that in the US you have to go and get the information. You shouldn't wait until information comes to you because most of the time it's too late or it won't actually come to you. The important things are to have a good networking with friends or staff, nimble footwork, and check internet everyday... Do you have any advice?
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After the orientation I registered courses for this semester. Although there is still time until deadline it's getting late they said. But all information we had was courses' title, professors' name, day and time, and requirement or elective. I expected that they gave us some information about courses but they didn't. They recommended to talk with our academic advisor before registration but there was no chance to meet her. So I talked with a Japanese senior and registered today because I was afraid of running out of seats if I wait until I see my advisor.
Not to mention this case, I often feel that in the US you have to go and get the information. You shouldn't wait until information comes to you because most of the time it's too late or it won't actually come to you. The important things are to have a good networking with friends or staff, nimble footwork, and check internet everyday... Do you have any advice?
#a building on campus
It is important to understand that you are in your early stages in the United States and in time things will become familiar.
I wish you well.
Lee Jay
Your comments brought tears to my eyes.