Debbie Benson at 753-0700. All letter grades that you receive on your overseas academic work will transfer to your Northern grade point average. At no time will actual grades be released unless you come in person or submit a written request. We cannot give grades over the phone. You should not expect problems adjusting back to the local cuisine.
Some students do experience bouts of diarrhea, colds, and other minor discomforts after returning.
If you do not feel well, or are returning from a dev-eloping country, please schedule a doctor's appointment for a regular checkup. Your Emotional Health You may want to talk to someone, especially if you are experiencing any emotional stress or are having a difficult time readjusting. If you feel the need for individual counseling, please make an appointment with the Counseling and Student Development Center on campus at 753-1206. After a period abroad, you will have developed new attitudes, values and perceptions that are out of joint with what you find when you return. Research has shown that re-entry shock is at least as frequent as the initial culture shock.