6.1.3 求助国际中心

W: I am sorry to trouble you again, Mr.Stone.
斯通先生，很抱歉又打扰你了。

M: It's ok. What do you want to ask?
没关系。你想要咨询什么？

W: Where should I go after I arrived at the university?
我到达学校之后我应该去哪里？

M: The first place you should go is the International Center.
你首先要去的地方是国际中心。

W: Why?
为什么？

M: You can get help there in dealing with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service; you can find Foreign Student Advisers.
你可以从那里得到美国移民局的帮助；你可以找外国学生顾问。

W: What kind of role do foreign student advisers play?
外国学生顾问扮演的是什么角色？

M: They’ll discuss personal concerns, housing, adjustment, finances and other matters with you.
他们会跟你讨论私事，住房，适应，财务和其它事。

W: Can we get any more help at the International Center?
我们可以求助于国际中心吗？

M: Yes, a lot more. If you go there just before the beginning of the fall’s semester, you can get your student ID and social security number there. They will keep your documents up-to-date. They will offer an orientation program for new comers. They will also help you contact your department and registration office.
是的，很多都可以。如果你在秋季学期开始之前就去那里，你可以从那里获得学生证和社会保险号码。他们会保存你最新的文件资料。他们会为新来的学生提供新生培训。他们还可以帮助你联系你所在的系和并帮助你登记注册。

W: I see. It must be worth going to.
我明白了。它一定值得一去。

M: Besides these, the center staff also works with community organizations which provide tours, home hospitality, speaking engagements and assistance for wives of foreign students. In cooperation with nationality clubs, student associations and other organizations, the International Cetner provides a varied program of cultural and social events throughout the year.
除此之外，中心的工作人员也从事提供游览，家庭接待，演讲活动和为外国学生的妻子提供帮助的社团组织工作。国际中心还与国籍俱乐部，学生社团和其它组织合作，提供全年的各种各样的文化和社交活动。

W: Wonderful. It is a home for foreign students.
太棒了！它简直是外国学生的家园。

M: It sure is. They also serve tea, coffee and refreshments. The Center staff members are also friendly and helpful. Everyone loves them.
的确是这样。他们还提供茶，咖啡和点心。中心的工作人员也很友好，乐于帮助人。大家都喜欢他们。