6 Tough Lessons I Learned While Studying in USA as an F1 Student

6 Tough Lessons I Learned While Studying in USA as an F1 Student

So this is me penning down the highlights of one crazy year of MS in the USA. I’m writing this in the hope that it inspires students who are struggling with their MS, and need a pep talk. So if you are one of them, or just someone else looking for some advice on tackling…

10 Best Photos From the Second Largest City in Switzerland – Geneva

We made an overnight stop at Geneva, Switzerland on our way to Bern, Switzerland. We arrived in Geneva via Train from Aix-en-Provence, France. It was about 5 hours by train with train change in Lyon, France. Quick Facts About Geneva Switzerland Second Largest city in Switzerland Located About 4 km east of France Border World’s Watch…

These 17 Photos from Monaco and Nice, France Are Mind Blowing

These 17 Photos from Monaco and Nice, France Are Mind Blowing

Here’s some photos from one of the Most Expensive Countries in the World – Monte Carlo ( also called Monaco). It’s famous for street Formula 1 Race, Expensive Cars, World Famous Casino, High End Fashion shops and beautiful location. I spend about 4 hours in Monaco. It takes about 30 minutes drive from Nice to…

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99% of Students Studying in USA Want Just These Two Things

After working for three years in MNC, I (Vishnu) finally came to the United States. I said the following in my guest post that I wrote three years back  – Joining MNC instead of higher education in the USA was a big mistake.   Plus, I shared my needs and wants and why I am working…

This University Pays $1400 Monthly for Graduate Assistantships. And There’s More.

Hey guys. How y’all are doing? I am back. I have happily completed my first semester at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Today, I’m going to share my story about how I got Graduate Assistanship, Graduate Assistant Interview experience, job duties and salary. As expected, it has been a wonderful journey so far here in U.S.A. and there…

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Cheat Sheet : Use 0% APR Credit Card Balance Transfer to Pay Education Loan in India

Education loan Interest Rate in India is around 12% or even higher.  Is it a good idea to pay off education loan from your home country ( say India) using 0% Balance Transfer offer from U.S. Credit Cards? Your Goal : Save on your interest rate of your education loan Analysis : Pros and cons…

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Trip Report from Geneva, Bern, Swiss Alps (Day 1 and 2)

Ok. I wrote this article last week while in France. I’m editing and publishing this from Brussels, Belgium. I hope you are following me on Instagram for my travel photos. It’s been a s mind-blowing experience with travel around Europe ( total 24 days trip + work in between).   Overview of this Trip Days…

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Our Europe Trip Planning – Travel, Staying, Seeing and Expenses

Alright Ya’all. I’m back (kind of) after being part of History in Italy and witnessing efficiency in Switzerland. I’m writing this from Madhura’s (wife) home  in France. I was anxious about this nine-day trip to two countries. This trip was originally planned for March 2014 and postponed to October, since Madhura  could be studying in…

Here’s Why Indian Students Should Get Rid of This Attitude to Survive in America

Hey, I am back with my plate of story and experience. I must say USA is amazing. Here’s my previous article –  This is How I Spent My Day 1 and 2 as New Student in America Here’s why. It teaches you to fight for yourself. It gives you an opportunity to do something unique…