Visiting and Exchange Programs

Life at Cal Maritime

When you Arrive

• Meet the Visiting and Exchange Programs Coordinator
• A checklist

References

• Area Map
• Campus Map
• Common Acronyms and Abbreviations
• Telephone Numbers

Teaching & Research Services

• Center for Excellence in Learning
• Computing
• Faculty Development
• Library

Health Insurance and Health Care

• Common Misconceptions about Health Insurance
• The Nature of U.S. Medical Care
• Purchasing Health Insurance
• Alternative Health Insurance Plans
• Failure to Show Proof of Health Insurance

Money           

• Banking

• Budgeting and Other Financial Assistance

• Taxes

Housing         

• On-Campus Housing for Students
• Off-Campus Housing for Students
• On-Campus Housing for Visiting Scholars
• About Off-Campus Housing

Transportation Options

• Bicycles
• Automobiles
• Driver’s License and Identification Card
• Local Bus
• Ferry
• Airport Shuttles
• Taxi
• Ride Sharing
• Greyhound Bus

Family and Personal         

• Social Security Number
• Telephone
• Mail
• Public Schools
• Private Schools
• Emergency Services

Potential Challenges

• Academic Life at Cal Maritime
• Dealing with “Culture Shock”
• Adjusting to a New Culture
• Thinking about Going Home

Getting along within United States Culture 

• Notable Characteristics of US Citizens
• Nonverbal Communication
• Guidelines for Practical Situations

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Graham Benton
Visiting and Exchange Programs Coordinator
Department of  Global & Maritime Studies
200 Maritime Academy Drive
Vallejo, CA  94590
707-654-1147
gbenton@csum.edu

Sections of this website are based on materials from colleagues and institutions throughout the United States.  We are grateful for their assistance.