Once this is obtained, you can work anywhere inside the U.S over the summer or winter breaks, but not during the school year. The College also facilitates internship applications for international students. Some of these are paid positions and others offer living stipends. The Swarthmore Foundation offers grants to students who engage in social service projects. Adaptation to life at Swarthmore depends on each individual.
Some people adjust immediately, while others take a little longer.
But, the non competitive, highly inclusive culture encourages an easy transition. Many international students prefer this strong sense of community, because they know people care about them as individuals. At Swarthmore, credit is decided by individual departments in consultation with the registrar. Yes, you can. If your school doesn't have any of these forms, you can download a copy of the common application form from the internet.