Office of International Programs (OIP)


Survival Guide to Living in San Francisco

I. Acknowledgements
II. Welcome
III. San Francisco State University Campus Services
  1. The Office of International Programs
  2. OIP F-1 Advising Staff & Office Hours
  3. SF State Campus Resource Directory
IV. Immigration, Visa & Legal Issues
  1. Student Visa Responsibilities
  2. Common Questions International Students Ask
  3. Know Your Rights
  4. Legal Rights of International Students
V. Academic Life
  1. Academic Success: Surviving in the U.S. Academic System
  2. Plagiarism
  3. New International Student Checklist
  4. Campus Terminology and Slang
VI. American Culture
  1. American Values, Assumptions & Social Customs
  2. Homosexuality: A U.S. Perspective
VII. Housing & Transportation
  1. Living in San Francisco
  2. San Francisco Districts & Neighborhoods
  3. How to Get Around in San Francisco
VIII. Shopping & Eating
  1. Shopping in San Francisco
  2. Thrift Stores
  3. San Francisco Shopping Centers
  4. San Francisco Shopping Districts
  5. Daly City Shopping Centers
  6. The Flea Market
  7. Farmer's Market
  8. FIlling Your Stomach
  9. Living in San Francisco on a Student Budget
  10. Dining at SF State
IX. Living in the U.S.A.
  1. Money & Banking
  2. U.S. Postal Service
  3. Driving in the U.S.A.
  4. Public Libraries
  5.Safety & Security Issues
  6. Health Care in the U.S.
  7. Getting the News
  8. Taxes
  9. Social Security Numbers
  10. Conversions
X. Having Fun!
  1. Entertainment & Recreation
  2. Places to Visit in San Francisco
  3. Museums
  4. Amusement Parks
  5. Day & Weekend Trips
  6. Athletics & Sports at San Francisco State University
  7. Professional Sports in San Francisco
  8. Other Sports
  9. Beaches
XI. U.S. Holidays
XII. U.S. Time Zones
XIII. SF State State Academic & Events Calendar


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