F. Ask Questions and Speak Up in Class

In some cultures, students are not expected to speak in class. They only listen to a lecture from the professor. But in the U.S., professors expect students to engage with course material by participating in class by asking questions, giving their opinion on topics, etc. Any time you feel unsure about what is expected of you in a class or of some aspect of the material being presented, ask the professor about it either in class or immediately after class. Again, if you do not ask, it will be assumed that you understand everything or that you are not interested. You may also have different views on a topic being covered in class. Most professors and other students like foreign students to discuss their differing viewpoints so they can learn about other countries and culture as well.