Originally Published in The Hindustan Times Education Supplement
A lot of lucky students are about to embark on their adventure to study
abroad. The next few months will be full of new experiences and friendships, as
well as cultural faux pas. For those headed to the US for studies, I’ve
solicited a list of unique word usage from a couple of students who have been
studying there for the past two years. Below is a primer on some of
America’s campus-related idiosyncratic language usages, which can be quite
different and confusing to an Indian student. This should provide some guidance
for students and a trip down memory lane for any parents who have ever lived or
studied in the US.
