Hi everyone, I came to US in the year 2010 with lots of expectations. I was a normal student with average scores but I always had better understanding of concepts than what my scores tell about me. I was brimming with confidence and then came the first semester. Professors took classes as if they were…
My Sucess Story – Job Offer as Radio Jockey in USA shared by Kiranmayee Dear HSB, Its nearly been an year I have been following your posts and you simply rock. Today, I would like to share my experience on success with you. I have completed my schooling living abroad as an NRI and was…
How to Make Cheap Phone Calls to India? There are several ways, it’s just the matter of preference, convenience and cost. I used to make phone calls to India using Calling Cards. It used to be $0.25 cents per minute. Then came Reliance and they made it really easy with quick dial options. I believe…
There is a huge outrage among Indian students in University of Texas at Dallas after an article was published in their college newspaper. It highlights how students break the rules and share the apartment. Article by ANWESHA BHATTACHARJEE highlights how students from India share apartments illegally. The story on the inside is a little different,…
Hey HSB, just a small attempt to share my experience of 2 months in US with a few suggestions. I have tried focusing on few things that were not emphasized. Let me not share my name and other identification (though you will be aware of it ). It took me a while to figure out…
45 Days in USA – Experience shared by Reader S from Albany College of Pharmacy, NY I will never forget the day I left India. I knew life is going to be completely changed and I was preparing myself for it for the last 2 years. I always knew that I am going to leave…
Hi back, everyone. In my previous article, I wrote about MS v/s PhD – PhD Gives Fatter Paycheck (staying anonymous) . And in this one, I thought it would be better to clear up some funda that keep coming up in such discussions: RA and TA. Almost everyone keeps blabbering about it, but few might…
Nik is in trouble for assignment plagiarism. Rule #1 – Don’t copy your assignments. Rule #2 – If you do copy, admit it. Punishment will be less severe. Hi i was just reading the post about the assistantship screw ups… well im in troubled waters myself. My friend and I were discussing and writing an…
Know your standard and skill set when it comes to academics. Studying in the USA as an International student is a test of willpower, perseverance and academic skills. Study abroad naturally provides an opportunity for you to grow personally and professionally. I helped a student to get Visa for UT Dallas for Fall Semester. His wife was…
Following Flight to USA experience shared by Ila. I basically took my flight from Delhi then to Frankfurt n then Washington DC to Oklahoma city. My Flight to USA and Two Big Time Problems in the Airport At New Delhi Airport My flight was at 02:30 am. Entered the airport at 11:30 pm. Oh God,…