Trip Report – Banff to Whistler, Vancouver and Seattle

Trip Report – Banff to Whistler, Vancouver and Seattle

Hello Fans.  I’m writing this post from small, beautiful town called Cranbrook, British Columbia.   We spent total of 9 days on this trip. At end of this article, you will know how go to fly for free and stay for free in hotels. We drove to Washington, DC from our home. Then flew from Washington…

This 22 Year Old Came to Harvard Totally Unprepared. But She’s Extremely Proud.

I am a 22-year-old girl who came to Boston and the U.S. a month ago. I am here for a Research Internship at Harvard Med School, Harvard MIT HST. Let me tell you guys something – I grew up living with my parents who were so protective, they did not even let me stay in…

An Awe-Inspiring Story lof Student’s Journey to USA. Emotional and Motivational.

Piyush Garg is following Happy Schools Blog for several years now.  That’s over 4 years.  In this article, you can learn a lot from his journey to America. Get inspired and motivated. Before starting, I want to thank Happy Schools Blog with all my heart and all the hearts related with me (family and friends)….

I Was Thrilled and Amazed to Study in USA, Until This Happened.

I am Prasad, currently pursuing my Master’s in Computer Science at University of Cincinnati(Fall 2013). I have been reading your blog since I thought of planning my Master’s in US and the blog has become quite handy I must say. There were one or two controversial posts if I do remember correctly. Except for that,…

Here’s What Happend When This Student Couldn’t Handle First Day in USA Away From his Parents

People dream about studying in USA for several years. They work hard preparing for Tests, spend ton of money with application process, visa interview, flight tickets. But, handful of students can make it past all these stags and reach USA. Agreed? You don’t tend to hear stories about students who decide that USA is too…

2 Years This Indian Student’s Life in 3 Words : Disaster, Delusional and Delighted

I’m just sharing this story and many sticklers just dismissed two years of my life like it never happened. This second edition is continuation of Part 1 – This Indian Student Talks Education, Projects, Girlfriends and Sex. Parent’s Shouldn’t Be Reading This Okay, cool I don’t want to contend with your free speech. Just, don’t…

10 Things About Money Only Indians in USA Will Understand

Munna posted his view about living and saving money in USA as a comment the blog post Why Saving Money in USA is Difficult Than You Think (Video) He had very practical view about expenses and saving money in USA.  I’m promoting his comment as blog post with minor edits. Enter Munna.. It takes some…

This Indian Student Talks Education, Projects, Girlfriends and Sex. Parent’s Shouldn’t Be Reading This

Life ins USA includes all sort of encounters and events. Some events are so intimate it doesn’t go past few ears. But, this student came out to speak his hearts and some personal details that will make some Indian Parents think twice before sending their kid’s to America for attending college. Following experience was shared…

True Story : It’s Not Easy To Be a Class Topper in Grad School

Do you know what it takes to be a class topper in Grad School here in USA? Students who are attending college in USA can speak volumes about that and it’s not easy. I was attending Information Session in Duke University last week. As part of the information session I attended a class. While in…

Do I Need UK Transit Visa – USA to India with Expired H1B and Valid B Visa

I have one question for you regarding my travel from US to India via UK. I am traveling from Seattle to India in coming month on British Airways. I have H1B, recently I got H1B extension but my visa stamping is pending I am planning to do it in India during this trip.  So currently…