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Shifting to a new country and starting a programme is quite a tough task. To ease out the student’s life and make there process a little smooth, here are some tips and hacks for incoming freshmen at Lehigh University:Learn to know your instructors: Developing a rapport with the instructors can be very beneficial. Ask them questions and seek their advice when you visit them during business hours.Investigate the campus: Spend some time getting to know the campus and all that it has to offer. This involves figuring out where your classes are, where the library is, and which student support services are.Join a club or organization: There are many different clubs and organizations available at Lehigh University. Participating in extracurricular activities can facilitate friendship-building, interest exploration, and the development of a solid support system.Effective time management: It is essential to balance social life, academics, and personal time. To prioritize the responsibilities and maintain organization, use a planner or digital calendar.

Lehigh University offers one of the best on-campus housing facilities to international students. There are several residence halls, such as Brodhead, Dravo, Drinker, Richards, etc., that foster community living. The amenities and facilities of the housing include 24-hour security, a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, TV, cable, study areas, furnished bedrooms, laundry, etc.The university has specified the list of some of the residence houses with their rates as follows:On-Campus HousingSemester Cost (in USD)Undergraduate HousingCategory I (Dravo, Drinker, Centennial I & II, McClinticMarshall, Richards, Taylor)4,515 (INR 3.7L)Category II (All Greek Houses, Houses 85, 87, 88, 89, 93, 96, UMOJA, Warren Square)4,840 (INR 4L)Category III (Brodhead House, Singleton, Hitch, Maida)5,030 (INR 4.2L)Category IV (Farrington Square, Sayre Park Village)5,255 (INR 4.4L)Graduate Housing230 W. Packer HouseSmall bedroom – 630 (INR 52K)Large bedroom – 650 (INR 54K)Packer HouseSmall bedroom – 630 (INR 52K)Large bedroom – 650 (INR 54K)Saucon VillageEfficiency – 730 (INR 61K)One bedroom – 820 (INR 68K)Two-bedroom – 950 (INR 79K)Three bedrooms – 1,020 (INR 85K) (USD 1=INR 83.98)

Lehigh University popular majors include Finance, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Accounting, and Computer Science. These majors are highly popular due to their research opportunities, excellent faculties, job opportunities, and high salaries. Most students prioritize these majors as it helps them to gain in-depth knowledge of the programme and gain excellent experience. The popular majors along with the percentage of graduates and alumni starting packages are given below:MAJOR% OF GRADUATESALUMNI STARTING SALARYFinance, General14%USD 72,860 (INR 61L) Mechanical Engineering6% USD 71,166 (INR 59L)Psychology, General4% USD 42,220 (INR 35L)Accounting4% USD 73,265 (INR 61L)Computer Science4%USD 82,851 (INR 69L)  (USD 1=INR 83.98)

Lehigh University provides Masters and PhD programs in Structural Engineering. The programme revolves around research areas, such as Advanced Structural Material and Systems; Earthquake Resistant Structures; Infrastructure Systems; Infrastructure Reliability, Maintenance; and Life-Cycle Performance; Simulation Measurements; and more.The Structural Engineering graduates get the opportunities to work in structural testing facilities and grab research opportunities in Earthquake Engineering, fiber-reinforced composites, fatigue and fracture, smart structures development, Shipbuilding, and Life-cycle Engineering.The programme is very popular among students due to the great opportunities discussed above.

International students must apply online through the official website to get admission to the Sacred Heart University MBA program. Applicants must meet the entry requirements and submit proof of English language proficiency to get admission. Mentioned below are the application process for MBA admission:Step 1: Visit ‘sacredheart.edu/graduateinternational’ and create an account to start the application.Step 2: Now, log in and start a new application.Step 3: Submit your personal details and academic information.Step 4: Provide your academic history and employment data.Step 5: Submit letters of recommendation and other documents.Step 6: Review and pay the SHU Fairfield application fee.Also read: A Complete Guide on MBA in the USA for Indian Students

With a 37% acceptance rate, Lehigh University is hard to get into. The low acceptance rate showcases that the university follows a tough approach while selecting candidates for UG and PG programs. The university prioritizes factors, such as rigor of secondary school records, class rank, academic GPA, recommendations, standardized test scores, essay, talent/ ability, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and level of applicant’s interest. Students who are willing to join programs at the university must perform excellent in academics and take part in extracurricular activities and volunteer work to improve the chances of selection.