2014 Resource Guide. - Columbus State Community College

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2014
Columbus State Community
College
Resource
Package
Table of Contents
1) Welcome! …………………………………………………………………………. 3
2) Adjusting to life in the United States ...……………………………………… 4
3) Money and Banking …………………………………………………………….. 8
4) Climate in Columbus, Ohio ……………………………………………………. 12
5) Clothing Size Conversion
…………………………………………………….. 13
6) What to do in Columbus?? …………………………………………………….. 16
7) Holidays in United States ……………………………………………………… 23
8) Pharmacies ……………………………………………………………………….. 24
9) Post office …………………………………………………………………………. 25
10) Restaurants, Food Markets and Shopping
11) Telephone
……………………………… 26
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12) Transportation ………………………………………………………………….. 30
13) Listing of Religious Centers ……………………………………………………. 31
14) Other Resources …………………………………………………………………. 32
15) Suggested Cleaning for Apartments …………………………………………. 33
16) Advice from pervious Cohort… …………………………………………… 31
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Adjusting to the life in
the United States
By electing to study abroad, you have asserted a desire to immerse yourself in a
different culture for the purpose of learning. This adventurous and courageous act sets
you apart from other students who may never explore the world around them and the
energy and enthusiasm required to get you this far are qualities that will help you be a
successful student. The initial thrill of international study, however, may wane if
unfamiliar cultural systems, customs, and languages begin to overwhelm you. This
phenomenon is colloquially referred to as “culture shock.” The best defense against
culture shock is an understanding of the circumstances that create it and a cursory
understanding of the new cultural environment you are about to enter.
What is “Culture Shock?”
Cultures are made up of various spoken and unspoken rules. A student who
wishes to learn about another cultural system can read about the history of a
country, study its political structure, or become acquainted with the national
religious practices. These aspects of culture are often clearly stated and
accessible to visitors. Other aspects of culture are less clearly articulated.
When we are home, there are many different cultural cues that we unconsciously
experience and respond to. For example, when you are in your home country,
you seldom consider how to greet a friend or how to behave in a classroom.
These are all things that a person does easily while at home. Cultural cues
govern these simple acts. People assimilate their cultural cues throughout their
lives until certain behavior becomes “automatic.” When familiar cultural cues no
longer apply and unfamiliar ones begin to threaten security and confidence,
culture shock may result.
Culture shock is the feeling of being out of place in an unfamiliar environment.
The initial excitement of moving to a new country often subsides when different
cultural expectations challenge you to attend to daily responses and behaviors
previously taken for granted. The potential stress of dealing with these persistent
challenges can result in feelings of hostility and frustration with your host country
as well as a profound longing for home. If you are a person who has already
exhibited the courage and sense of adventure required of embracing
international study, overcoming culture shock can be a cultural and personal
educational opportunity particularly suited to your sense of adventure.
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American Culture
Americans value individualism. European immigrants who rejected the religion,
politics, and economics of their home cultures established a new American
culture in the early 1600s. As a result, early American culture evolved out of a
commitment to individual desire and rebellion against authority. This commitment
to individual religious and political beliefs was so powerful that it resulted in the
colonization of a continent that was already inhabited by Native Americans.
American colonizers who believed they were culturally superior to their home
countries and to Native American culture felt justified in leaving home and
country and colonizing the “New World.”
Individualism and the American Family
America’s early history established a commitment to individualism, aggressive
capitalist development, and rebellion against authority and remnants of this
cultural philosophy remain today. Americans’ commitment to individualism results
in less family cohesiveness than you may be accustomed to in your own life.
Many American households only include the “nuclear family,” the parents and
children. When children become adults, the cultural expectation is that they will
move out and establish their own nuclear family.
In America, elderly parents seldom live with their grown children and often live in
senior citizen communities or, if they require medical attention, in nursing homes.
This cultural difference can seem quite strange to international students whose
cultures assert the importance of caring for elderly family members. Regardless
of this fractured family structure, many Americans are devoted to their nuclear
and extended families even though they may not reside together.
Many American families are “blended families” with stepparents and stepsiblings
and so a cultural tradition has evolved of welcoming family and non-family
members equally, especially around American holidays. Most Americans families
who live separate daily lives regard holidays as important family gatherings. For
this reason, you will find that your American friends will probably become
concerned if they discover you have no plans to “go home” for the holidays and
will likely extend invitations for you to join their family celebrations. Holiday
celebrations often have lots of food and celebrating so take advantage of the
invitations!
Individualism and the American College Environment
Dedicated American students tend to be competitive and driven. American
students, tend to take on a lot of work and tend to be involved with many different
academic, extra-curricular, and social activities. You may find this frenetic pace a
bit overwhelming (so do many Americans!). The focus on individual achievement
results in the culturally conditioned drive to achieve as much as possible in as
many areas as possible with the hope of enhancing personal growth and
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occupational prospects. The drive to earn money is powerful, and as a result you
will see that many students do what they can to make themselves more
marketable in the American workforce.
American students’ strong sense of individualism is also apparent in the
classroom. Students assert their opinions and question professors easily and
vigorously. This is the result of both the American commitment to the sovereignty
of individual opinion and a tradition of challenging authority. International
students may find this behavior aggressive and disrespectful, which at times it
may be, but it is important to understand the underlying cultural drive to be heard.
Questioning authority and trusting individual perceptions of reality are particular
points of pride in American society and when employed wisely enhance the
classroom environment with the free and respectful exchange of ideas.
Another aspect of the classroom that some international students may find jarring
is informality. Students and professors alike tend to dress and behave casually
with one another. In classrooms, it is not unusual for people to speak without
raising their hands, to address the professor by his or her first name, to debate
with classmates or the professor, or to eat and drink in class. Professors tend to
make it clear by example or by explicit statement, the level of formality they
expect in a classroom. If you are uncertain, ask your professor what classroom
behavior he or she expects.
Greetings and Conversation
Meeting new people can be exciting and at times stressful, particularly in a new
environment where many others already have established friendships. Of course
the best way to start a friendship is to say “hello” to a stranger. In America,
people tend to greet each other by saying “Hi,” “Hello,” or “How are you?” “How
are you?” is an expression used as a greeting and not usually used as a
question. If someone keeps moving past you as they say “How are you?”, they
mean it as “Hello.” If an acquaintance stops walking to chat with you and then
asks “How are you?”, they usually expect a short, positive answer. The typical
response is, “Fine.” This may seem impersonal, but it has become a part of the
American cultural greeting practice between strangers and acquaintances.
American men usually shake hands when they meet someone for the first time.
Some American women will also shake hands with men or women they first
meet, but as this is a fairly new cultural convention in America, Americans tend to
wait for the woman to offer her hand first. Unlike many countries, it is uncommon
for Americans, especially American men, to hug or kiss each other when they
greet one another. You may notice, however, that men who are particularly close
friends may greet each other with vigorous, backslapping hugs from time to time.
When Americans speak to each other, they tend to maintain a conversational
distance of about three feet from one another. Americans often feel
uncomfortable with someone who stands too close to them, even if the person is
a close friend. Despite this seemingly distant behavior, you may find that
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Americans you have just met will ask you intimate questions. The questions
Americans may ask of you usually come out of a genuine curiosity about you and
your culture, with which they may be totally unfamiliar. Trust your instincts about
whether a person is being curious or intrusive and remember you can politely
refuse to answer anything that makes you uncomfortable without compromising a
new friendship.
Tips for Adjusting to a New Cultural Environment
1. Be open-minded.
2. Have a sense of humor.
3. Communicate your feelings and thoughts with others.
4. Be curious about your new environment.
5. Be tolerant of other cultural beliefs.
6. Be positive.
7. Maintain a strong sense of self.
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Banking and Money
Money Management
Checking Account
You open a checking account by depositing money into the account, which you
access with checks. Checks are paper documents issued by your bank that have
your name, address, phone number (if desired) printed on them and function as
money when you write one for a purchase. Most stores require you to present
some form of ID when you write a check that includes your address and picture.
Savings Account
A savings account is less active than a checking account. If you want to save
money and gain interest on it, opening a savings account is your best option. The
more money you deposit, the more interest you earn on it. This is ideal for money
that you do not touch unless you really need it.
ATM (Automatic Teller Machine)
When you open a checking or a savings account with a bank, you can also get
an ATM card attached to that account. An ATM card allows 24-hour access to
your money. There are two ATMs on campus that you can use by inserting your
ATM card and entering the amount you want to withdraw. The money is then
deducted from your account and the cash is produced from the machine. .
Debit Cards
Debit cards function like an ATM card and a credit card combined. They can be
used like credit cards for most purchases, but unlike a credit card, for which you
receive a bill with interest, the debit purchase comes directly out of your bank
account. This is a nice option especially if you are concerned about getting into
credit trouble or would rather not pay interest to the credit card company for your
purchases.
NOTE: For your purposes, you only need a checking account for CCID to deposit
money to your account, and the bank will provide you a debit card for you to
access your money. A savings account is not needed.
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Banking Institutions
www.chase.com
www.53.com
www.pnc.com
www.huntington.com
www.keybank.com
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• United States Currency
A. Coins
United States currency is based on the decimal system.
1
penny = 1 cent
5
pennies = 1 nickel (5 cents)
10
pennies = 1 dime = 2 nickels (10 cent)
25
pennies = 1 quarter = (25 cent)
50
pennies = 1 50-cent piece (half dollar) or 2 quarters
100
pennies = 1 dollar or 2 50 cent piece or 10 dimes
The symbol for dollars is $.
For example; $4.00 = four dollars.
The symbol for cent = ¢
For example; 50¢ = fifty cents, this may also be written as $.50
The coins listed above are of different sizes and types of metal. The size
does not necessarily determine the value of the coin.
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B. Paper Money
…
$1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, etc, bills are paper money with numbers in the
corners identifying their value. They are all the same size and color,
remember that the value is written on the corners.
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Climate in Columbus
Season
Autumn
(September -November)
Month
Sept
Oct
Nov
Low
55.9°F / 13.27°C
44.0°F / 6.6°C
34.9°F / 1.61°C
High
77.1°F / 25.05°C
65.4°F / 18.5°C
52.4°F / 11.3°C
Winter
(December – February)
Dec
Jan
Feb
25.9°F / -3.39°C
20.3°F / -6.5°C
23.5°F / -4.72°C
41.0°F / 5.0°C
36.2°F / 2.33°C
40.5°F / 4.72°C
Spring
(March – May)
Mar
Apr
May
32.2°F / 0.11°C
41.2°F / 5.11°C
51.8°F / 10.9°C
51.7°F / 10.94°C
62.9°F / 17.16°C
73.3°F / 22.94°C
Summer
(June – August)
Jun
Jul
Aug
60.7°F / 15.94°C
64.9°F / 18.27°C
63.2°F / 17.33°C
81.6°F / 27.55°C
85.3°F / 29.61°C
83.8°F / 28.61°C
Columbus's coldest month is January when the average temperature overnight is
20.3°F (-6.5°C). In July, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to
85.3°F (29.61°C).
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Clothing Size
Conversion
Clothing size conversion
Clothing sizes depend on the country you are in, and the garments you
buy there, may not be the size you think they are. Use this guide to
determine whether or not the clothes that you are buying will fit you.
Women's Clothing Size Conversion Chart
Country
United States
Size
6
8
10
12
8
10
12
14
36
38
40
42
5
7
9
11
34
36
38
40
34
36
38
40
44
46
48
50
United Kingd om
(Add 2 to a US size to get
the equivalent UK women's size.)
Europe
(Add 28 or 30 to a US size to get
the equivalent European women's size.)
Japan
(Subtract 1 from a US size to get
the equivalent Japanese women's size.)
Men's Suits and Coats
Country
United States
Size
United Kingdom
UK and US men's suit and coat sizes are the same.
Europe
the equivalent European men's suit/coat size.)
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Japan
S
S
M
Japanese men's suit and coat sizes are marked by letters. S = (34) (34) (38)
34 US, M = 38 US, L = 40 US and LL = 44 US.
M
(38)
Women's Shoes
Country
Size
United States
6
7
8
9
United Kingdom
4.5 5.5 6.5 7.5
(Subtract 1.5 from a US size to get
the equivalent UK women's shoe size.)
Europe
the equivalent European women's shoe size. Round up for half sizes.)
36 37 38 39
Japan
23 24 25 26
(Add 17 to a US size to get the equivalent Japanese women's shoe
size. Japanese sizes are the same as US/UK/Euro narrow sizes.)
Men's Shoes
Country
United States
Size
8
9
10
11
7.5
8.5
9.5
10.5
41.5
42.5
43.5
44.5
27
28
29
30
United Kingdom
(Subtract 0.5 from a US size to get
the equivalent UK men's shoe size.)
Europe
(Add 33.5 to a US size to get
the equivalent European men's shoe size.)
Japan
the equivalent Japanese men's shoe size.)
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Men's Shirts (collar size)
Country
United States
Size
15 16 17 18
United Kingdom
15 16 17 18
UK and US men's shirt sizes are the same.
Europe
the equivalent European men's shirt size. Round up for half sizes.)
37 38 39 40
Japan
37 38 39 40
Japanese and European men's shirt sizes are the same.
Note: Metric sizes are 2.54 times US sizes.
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What to do in
Columbus??
Columbus Museum of Art
The Columbus Museum of Art is an art museum located in downtown Columbus,
Ohio. Formed in 1878 as the Columbus Gallery of Fine Arts, it was the first art
museum to register its charter with the state of Ohio.
Columbus Zoo
According to USA Travel guide, Columbus Zoo is rated number 1 of the “Top 10 Zoos
in America”.
#10 – Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana
#9 – Philadelphia Zoo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#8 – Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando Florida
#7 – Cincinnati Zoo in Cincinnati, Ohio
#6 – Houston Zoo in Houston, Texas
#5 – Fort Worth Zoo in Fort Worth, Texas
#4 – Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix, Arizona
#3 – Lion Country Safari in West Palm Beach, Florida
#2 – San Diego Zoo in San Diego, California
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#1 – Columbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio
While any of the zoos mentioned above are worthy of the respect they have garnered,
none have achieved the positive worldwide reputation of the Columbus Zoo, arguably
America’s favorite. While the zoo has been open continuously since 1927, its reputation
grew to such heights under direction of the amiable Jack Hanna, one the America’s
most beloved animal experts. Under Hanna’s guidance, the quality of the Columbus Zoo
was elevated considerably, making it what is considered today to be the aspiration of
any traditional zoo. Along with over 7,000 animals, the Columbus Zoo has more recently
expanded to include a water park, amusement park and golf resort.
Source: http://www.wrsol.com/usatravelguide/2009/02/top10zoosinamerica/
COSI
COSI, the Center of Science and Industry located in Columbus, Ohio is one of the most
respected science centers in the nation, serving more than 20 million visitors since
1964. Parents Magazine recently named COSI the #1 Science Center in the country.
At COSI you will find endless opportunities to explore real science and discover real
possibilities for yourself and the world around you.
COSI brings science to life with more than 300 interactive exhibits throughout our
discovery-based and themed exhibition areas – Ocean, Space, Gadgets, Life, little
kidspace®, WOSU@COSI, Progress, Big Science Park and our brand new Innovation
Showcase. The exhibition areas provide experiences for all age levels to creatively
combine science facts and learning through play.
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Easton Town Center
Easton has an ever expanding list of the nation’s premier retailers. That’s why over 21million people visit every year! From Nordstrom and Macy’s to Coach, Apple,
Victoria’s Secret, Crate and Barrel, and more, Easton offers a diverse retail mix in an
open-air pedestrian friendly setting. So drop by and shop till you well, you get the idea.
Franklin Park Conservatory
The Franklin Park Conservatory is a botanical garden and conservatory located in
Columbus, Ohio. It is open daily and an admission fee is charged. Originally built in
1895, the Conservatory is on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it is a
horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special
exhibitions, and Dale Chihuly artworks.
The conservatory contains more than 400 plant species. Collections include: Himalayan
Mountains, Tropical Rainforest, Desert, Succulent Patio, Bonsai Courtyard, Pacific
Island Water Garden & Cloud Forest, Showhouse with orchid and tropical bonsai
collections, and Palm House with more than 40 species of palms. The conservatory is
set within Franklin Park, and surrounded by 90 acres (36 hectares) of outdoor botanical
gardens and green space.
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Hocking Hills
Hocking Hills State Park is a non-contiguous state park in the Hocking Hills region of
Hocking County, Ohio, United States; it is contiguous with the Hocking State Forest.
Within the park are several spectacular features based around rock formations,
including Old Man's Cave, a narrow, deep gorge featuring waterfalls; Rock House, a
cliffed area with a rock shelter; Cantwell Cliffs, a broad gorge at the head of a hollow
with a unique stone stairway; and Ash Cave and Cedar Falls, large rock shelters with
waterfalls.
There are about 200 campsites in the park, most equipped with electricity. The
campground is very close to all of the hiking trails in the area and has flush toilets,
shower houses with hot water, vending machines, a camp store, a pool, and other
amenities. The area also has many cabins and hotels in this area. The guest lodge
lacks lodging but has a restaurant, a snack bar, a pool, and a game room.
Ohio Historical Center
The Ohio Historical Center offers visitors a rewarding museum experience of Ohio’s
past and an Archives/Library that provides rich resources for genealogists and other
researchers. The Center serves as the headquarters for the Ohio Historical Society and
is the flagship museum of the Society’s network of more than 50 historic sites and
museums.
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Short North
The Short North is a neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio, United States, centered on the
main strip of High Street immediately north of downtown and extending until just south
of the Ohio State University campus area. It is an easy walk from the convention center
or Nationwide Arena district to the north. The Short North is often crowded on
weekends, particularly during the monthly "Gallery Hop" and other local and downtown
events.
The Short North is heavily populated with art galleries, specialty shops, pubs,
nightclubs, and coffee houses. Most of its tightly packed brick buildings date from at
least the early 20th century, with traditional storefronts along High Street (often with
brightly painted murals on their side walls), and old apartment buildings and rowhouses
and newer condominium developments in the surrounding blocks. The city installed 17
lighted metal archways extending across High Street throughout the Short North,
reminiscent of such arches present in the area in the early 1900s.
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Things that you could do in the Short north
Gallery Hop- The first Saturday of each month- On High St.
The North Market
Goodale Park
Goodale Park
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Festivals in Columbus:
September 2011:
October 2011:
Greek Festival
Sept. 2‐5, 2011
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Short North
Columbus Italian Festival
Oct. 7‐9, 2011
Italian Village
Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
Sept. 5, 2011
Northam Park
HighBall Halloween
Oct. 29, 2011
Short North Arts District
Hot Times Community Music & Arts Festival
Sept. 9‐11, 2011
Olde Towne East
November & December 2011:
Independents' Day
Sept. 17, 2011
Gay and Pearl streets
India Festival
Sept. 17, 2011
Veterans Memorial
Columbus Oktoberfest
Sept. 23‐25, 2011
Ohio Expo Center
Via Columbus
Sept. 30‐Oct. 2, 2011
Genoa Park
Columbus International Festival
Nov. 5‐6, 2011
Veterans Memorial
Columbus Jewish Film Festival
Nov. 6‐17, 2011
Various locations around the city
Village Lights
Dec. 4, 2011
German Village
First Night Columbus
Dec. 31, 2011
Throughout downtown
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Movie theatres
Carriage Place (Dollar theatre)
2570 Bethel Road, Columbus OH 43220
Lennox
777 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH 43212-1441
(888) 262-4386
Explore Columbus yourself!
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Holidays in United States
2012
Jan 1 New Year's Day
Jan 17 Martin Luther King Day
Feb 14 Valentine's Day
Feb 21 Presidents' Day
Apr 24 Easter Sunday
May 8 Mother's Day
May 30 Memorial Day
Jun 19 Father's Day
Jul 4 Independence Day
Sep 5 Labor Day
Oct 10 Columbus Day (Most regions)
Oct 31 Halloween
Nov 8 Election Day
Nov 11 Veterans Day
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day
Dec 24 Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Dec 26 'Christmas Day' observed
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Pharmacies
Common pharmacies in Ohio are:
You can also find pharmacies in Target, Giant Eagle and Kroger. You take your doctors’
prescriptions to the pharmacy to purchase the medicine that your doctor has prescribed.
Some medications are also available “over the counter”, meaning that you do not need
a prescription to purchase. These include items to treat the common cold, headaches,
general body pain, etc. In the United States, most pharmacies are also convenience
stores with everything from school supplies to extension cords.
A pharmacy near you:
CVS/pharmacy
759 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 224-9275
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Post office
(USPS) near you:
2804 North High Street, Columbus - (614) 447-0104
• Stamps
To mail a card or any standard letter in United States, you need a first class
stamp they are 44 cents each.
If you have a bigger and heavier letter, you will need to go to the post office and
get it weighed and get the appropriate stamp value.
• International package and mailing
To send international packages and letters- you need to go and get the box
weighed at the post office.
•
Flat rate boxes for international packages:
Small : $13.95 - 4 lbs (1.81kg) limit
Medium : $ 45.50
Large : $58.50
** Medium and Large – 20 lbs (9.07kg) limit
For more information visit: https://www.usps.com/
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Restaurants, Food
Markets and Shopping
Halal Restaurants
**Cafe Kabul – Authentic Cuisine of
Afghanistan
2831 Olentangy River Road,
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 216-9723
**Lavash Café
2985 North High Street
(614) 263-7777
Pita Hut-N-Grill
(614) 433-0996
Taste of Bali
2548 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 459-7230
** are places near you.
Halal Food Markets
Al- Quds Market Halal Food
4920 Scioto Darby Rd
Hilliard, OH 43026
(614) 529-6954
**International Plaza Halal Food
3120 Olentangy River Road,
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 262-1488
Istanbul Market Halal Food
5221 Bethel Center Mall, Columbus,
OH 43220
(614) 541-8100
Jaffah Market Halal Food
5215 Godown Rd, Columbus OH.
(614) 273-7777
Marakesh Market
3193 Hilliard Rome Road
Hilliard, OH 43026-9472
(614) 876-1846
**Mediterranean Food Imports
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 263-9400
Salam Market and Bakery
5676 Emporium Sq
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 899-0952
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African Supermarket
African restaurant
African Caribbean Wholesale & Retail
4114 East Main Street
Phone: (614) 338-8060
Business Types: Grocery Stores &
Supermarkets
African Paradise- Somalian food
2263 Morse Crossing
(614) 476-9671
African Food Warehouse
4376 Karl Road
Phone: (614) 447-9001
Supermarkets
Berekum African Market
1977 Morse Road
Phone: (614) 268-8487
Supermarkets
**Blue Nile Restaurant- Ethiopian food
2361 N High St
Columbus, OH 43202 Phone
(614) 421-2323
Darbo Restaurant- Somalian food
3764 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43224
(614) 475-8004
** places near you
Others..
Groceries near you:
2913 Olentangy River Road, Columbus (614) 265-2816
2801 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 268-3223
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1555 W. Lane Ave.
Upper Arlington, OH 43221 (614) 481-3400
Clothes:
Kohl’s
3360 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
(614) 267-1770
Walmart (Clothes, groceries and other)
3900 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 476-2070
Walmart :
2700 Bethel Rd, Columbus - (614) 326-0083
Lennox Town Center
777 Kinnear Road, Columbus
(Target, Old Navy, Bath and Body Works, Barnes and Nobles etc..)
Other:
Big Lots!
2855 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 262-1223
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Telephone
We provided a telephone line, internet and cable in your apartments.
3014 Saint John Ct. #8
(614) 824-2166
3050 Saint John Ct. # 8
(614) 824-4052
599 Stinchcomb Dr. # 7
(614) 829-2153
In order to make long distance phone calls, you need to use a calling card from any
phone by following the instructions on the card. In the U.S., whenever you dial a long
distance number or an “800” number, you must dial “1” first. This is understood, so the
“1” is seldom written when numbers are listed. All 1-800 calls are toll free.
International Calls
For international calls, dial 011-Country Code-City Code-Local Number.
Calling cards
You can purchase calling cards from a local gas station or in any international grocery
stores listed on page 26 and page 27. The cards at the gas stations tend to be
cheaper.
Internet Communication
You may also explore internet peer to peer voice services for low cost communications
with home. Sites such as www.skype.com and www.google.com/talk are good places
to explore.
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Transportation
Central Ohio Transit Authority
Your main source of transportation while you are here is the COTA bus system. You will
be provided a monthly bus pass that you need to pick up at the Diversity, Study Abroad
and TRiO Programs office, FR 223. This will offer unlimited bus service during your
stay.
To get to Columbus State Community College from your apartment, you need to get on
bus number 18-Kenny Rd until you reach downtown, then switch to bus number 1Cleveland Ave to get to the college. You will need to take the same bus numbers
home.
Please go to www.cota.com for information on your bus schedules.
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List of Religious Centers
Christian
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St. Mary’s Coptic Church
4416 Demorest Highlands
Lane
Grove City, OH 43123-1076
(614) 871-5662
St. James' Episcopal Church
3400 Calumet Street
Columbus, OH 43214
(614) 262-2360
Islam
•
Omar Ibn Alkhatab Mosque
580 Riverview Drive,
Columbus, OH 43202
(614)262-1310
•
Noor Islamic Cultural Center
5001 Wilcox road Hilliard,
OH 43016
(614) 527-7777
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Muslim Student Association
(CSCC)
Advisor: Kim Brazwell
(614) 287-2426
For more information on
prayer times visit:
www.islamicfinder.com
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Other Resources
Campus Offices
CSCC Student Conduct
(614)287-2117
CSCC Public Safety
(614)287-2525
CSCC Info Technology
(614) 287-5050
Health and Wellness
Health Coverage
(800) 461-0430
Urgent Care
Fire and Police
(877) 457-6462
9-1-1
Academic Area
Radiology Department
614-287-5215
Business Department
614- 287-5210
Other Resources
Yellow Cab (taxi)
614-287-444-4444
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Suggested Cleaning For
Apartments
Show pride in your living place and community by taking care of your apartment.
The best way to do this is to keep your apartment clean Cleaning may be required
monthly, weekly and in some areas, daily. Working together as a team with your
roommate will make things easier! Here are some ideas on how to clean your
apartments.
KITCHEN
• Wash the dishes
• Wipe off the counters
• Throw out disposable food and containers
• Take the trash bag out to the dumpster
• Wipe out the insides of the microwave
• Sweep the floor
• Mop the floor
BATHROOM
• Wipe out the bathtub
• Wipe and scrub toilet
• Wipe out the sink
• Throw out the trash
• Sweep the floor
• Mop the floor
DINING AND LIVING AREA
• Vacuum the carpet
• Wipe off the tables
• Change the light bulb if they expire
• Wipe off electrical appliances
BEDROOMS
• Keep the floor clear of shoes and clothing
• Vacuum the carpet
• Change the light bulb in lamps if they expire
• Wipe off the dresser
• Wipe off the electrical appliances
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Advice from previous
Cohort…
ADVICE FROM 2010-2011 CCI EGYPT COHORT
COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Columbus, OH
We would like to create a relationship between your CSCC CCI cohort and the next CSCC
CCI cohort coming in August 2010. Please respond to the following questions and I will
share your responses (and your picture) in an email message to the new group. Be as
honest as possible so that we can provide helpful information for them!
1. What has been the most rewarding thing for you, being here in the CCI Program?
-
New experience.
professional learning
see the other side of the world
2. What has been the most challenging?
Culture, traditions and the language
3. What are three pieces of advice that you would like to give the incoming group of
CCI Program students?
-
Columbus has a long and harsh winter cold and snowy be ready 
Be Punctual and adaptable person.
Make a good relationship with the project Coordinator.
4. What are three things that the new students absolutely must do or see while they
are here participating in the program? What would you recommend?
-
Sowing up in classes and collage event
Volunteering
Internships
5. Other comments (Anything else you would like to say to the new students?)
It will be your life days
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-The most rewarding thing for me, being here in the CCI Program is living in American
diversity society.
The most challenging was The English language with the Americans accent.
3. What are three pieces of advice that you would like to give the incoming group of
CCI Program students?
- Improve your English language as possible as you can.
- watch American movies.
- Tray to talk English all the time.
- Manage your time.
- Study hard.
- Have fun.
-Prepare yourself for the change!
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How much effort made to achieve our hopes. And organization at work
Adapt to cultural change. And language and food
What are three pieces of advice that you would like to give the incoming group of CCI
Program?
Not to rush in to judge things. Patience and attention to the learning of
English language. Attention to experience life
Go to New York. Go to the zoo. Go to king island.
I wish you good luck. And you have to do everything you can so that this step
is a comprehensive change your life.
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This has been compiled for
Community College Initiative (CCI) Program 2011-2012
By, Ike Engel- Diversity, Study Abroad and TRIO Programs
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2014 Resource Guide. - Columbus State Community College

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