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Many students are relocating from foreign countries to attend graduate programs in the United States. This article focuses on some considerations for both the home and host institutions involved in global outreach to these students.

Identifying contact information of both the home and host institutions during the orientation process is an important element to facilitate support for students in case of emergencies or problems with their stay. Providing students with a simple pay-per-minute cellphone should also be an option to ease their transition and provide them with a means of communication in the event of an emergency. Cultural immersion activities should be planned to maximize student rotational experiences; however, pre-structured activities should not overshadow responsible and self-directed exploration by students.