American community colleges are a great choice for students seeking an American education. This book will guide you through the process. Topics include: how community colleges fit into the U.S. system of higher education the advantages of starting your American education at a community college the steps you must go through to study at a U.S. community college key factors to consider when choosing an American community college the process of applying to and gaining entrance into a community college the process of applying for a U.S. visa the forms needed when arriving in the U.S. and passing through U.S. customs choosing classes at your new college and how to register for those classes how to get help improving your English-language skills basics about living in America including housing, transportation, and medical care American culture and how to deal with culture shock profiles of seven American community colleges commentary by international students studying at U.S. community colleges Includes glossary and index.