What are some helpful tips for students starting their first semester at Northern Arizona University?
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Shifting abroad and starting a new chapter is not easy for an international student. Students must keep few things in mind to make their journey easy. Some of the tips for students starting their first semester at NAU are:
- Pack a lot of warm clothes
- Prepare yourself for the dining options
- Keep an open mind while studying at NAU. Try to take snowboarding classes and join the different clubs available for students
- Get to know your professors
- Stay calm and be excited as attending a college can sometimes be overwhelming, so take everything as it comes
- Stay involved as academics are important but make sure to take part in other college activities
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Yes, NAU offers more than 350 student clubs and associations. Student clubs work great in building up skills like communication, team work, leadership, building network and many more. There are different types of student clubs and associations such as academic, advocacy, cultural, recreation, representative, service, sports and many more.

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