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• Orientation Day
  How do I get a parking sticker? Where is my classroom? What activities can I do at NOVA?
• Things are different here!
  What is academic honesty? What do American teachers expect? What is sexual harassment?
• Answers to F-1 Visa Questions
  How do I maintain my student status? Can I work? Can I travel?
• What's next?
  When do I take the Accuplacer test? How do I register for academic classes?
• Healthcare in the US
  How can I get health insurance?
  Do I really need it? I don't feel well. What do I do?
• Exploring the Washington Area
  What's fun to do near NOVA? Where can I travel by Metro?  What are interesting places in other parts of Virginia?
• Safety Smarts
  What do I do if the police stop my car?  How can I be safe at home and school? Where is the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) closest to my house?
• Scam Buster
  He said I won a free vacation for two? Is it really true?
• Help! I'm in trouble!
  I feel unhappy. What should I do? Am I feeling culture shock?
• Volunteering in America
  How can I meet new friends and help people in my community?