How do students spend money in the U.S.? It’s actually quite amazing when you think about how the spending habits of students change over time. For the first 3 months of your stay in the U.S., you will be spending at the bare minimum for every expense. But after 3 months, you could see changes…
The following are some of the random thoughts and experiences a typical student will likely encounter and do after arriving at his/her final destination. Searching for seniors who have come to pick you up at the airport. People will look different. You will be asked to wear seat belts while traveling in a car. If…
(Rewrite : what is SSN, why banks need SSN, what if you don’t have SSN, ID requirements for bank account. Target is International students new to USA, who are opening bank account for the first time.) I recently received an email from one of our readers, inquiring about how to open a bank account without…
(Rewrite: What is International DL, importance of having one while coming to USA, validity of IDP, driving with IDP, renting with IDP.) I personally wouldn’t spend time to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) which has a 1 year validity. This is because I prefer to use public modes of transportation so for me getting…
Your first week in the U.S. will be a good, memorable experience. I have seen friends who missed their parents and families while a few are already set to enjoy a new life — half way around the world from their native country. It usually takes a couple of days up to a few weeks…
I can still remember when I applied for an SSN (social security number) a few years back. A letter from one’s University is required when applying for an SSN among F1 Visa holders. What is SSN? Some schools give such letter to all students to help them apply for SSNs. However, there are a number…
One of the best investment you will do while being here to buying a laptop. Some of the schools will have 24 hours lab facility, but nothing comes like having a laptop for you. When it comes to buy a laptop, for sure you will have to depend on your seniors and other friends who…
So, how to Avoid Jet Lag after flying cross continents? When you are traveling for more than a day across multiple countries and Ocean, you stand a good chance of begin caught by jet lag. What is Jet Lag? Jet Lag is: Temporary disorder that causes fatigue, insomnia, and other symptoms as a result of…
Basically there are 2 types of bank accounts here in U.S. Checking Account ( No interest ) Savings Account ( Small interest, say 1% ) There are different varieties of account within checking and savings. But during student life, checking account is more than enough. Almost the banks ( local, national, credit union banks) offer…
Are you going on an International Trip? Oh Boy. It’s suitcase packing time. It’s the fun when you are not used to packing suitcases for international air travel. 3 Tips to Buying your first suitcase for Air Travel Guess, how many people helped me with packing when I came to America for the first time?…