Best way to Send money from Abroad to India
Want to know about Best way to Send money from USA to India? Tips when you send money from USA to India. Best way to Send money from Abroad to India Most of Indians are sending money to India though transferwise.com these days. Transferwise offers transfers with in 4 hrs. Almost all banks and branches can receive money though Xoom. Best feature of Xoom is you can track...
How to apply for SSN as International Student
Social Security Number (SSN) is the Unique number given to a US Citizen living in USA, Immigrants and anyone authorized to work in USA (International Students on F1 Visa who have a job, H1B Visa). This article tells you how to apply for SSN /getting SSN Card and the use of Social Security Number (SSN)in USA and some key...
Tips to enroll courses at US universities
In India most of the universities have system of fixed courses each semester, which means subjects will be same for everybody in a particular semester. But coming to US education system, you are free to choose courses. So it is important when/what to choose in course menu. Your department will offer specific courses each semester, you can select from...
Immunization Requirements for International Students at US Universities
Immunization and Vaccination requirements for International students at US Universities. Tests and Vaccinations required before travelling to USA. Where to get the Immunization certificates? Immunization and Vaccinations for International students US Universities require all students joining the university to provide proof of immunizations against 1)Measles 2) Mumps 3) Rubella 4) Tetanus 5) Diphtheria 6) Pertussis 7) Hepatitis B 8) Meningococcal meningitis 9) Varicella (chicken pox) Usually students need to download the...
Shopping list to travel USA
Clothes and apparel 1. T-shirts (round neck) - 8 2. T-shirts (collared) - 3-4 3. Jeans (stick to blue/black) - 6-7 4. Formal shirts - 3 5. Formal trousers - 2 6. Undergarments - at least 15 pairs (very important) 7. Formal suit - 1 complete set 8. Ties - 2-3 9. Shorts/three-fourths - 5-6 10. Track pants - 2-3 11. Swimming trunks - 1 (if you plan to swim...
How to Buy Health Insurance in USA?
Health Insurance is the most important thing you need to buy as soon as you reach USA. This articles talks about health insurance costs at US universities, health insurance deductibles, how the insurance system works etc. Health Insurance System in USA Hospital costs and medical bills are very high in USA. For example, In India we pay 50-200 rupees for doctor...
Apartment Leasing and Living tips in USA
Most of you are currently in USA and are about to rent an apartment. Here I am giving you some tips before signing apartment lease which would help you to avoid fines when you are vacating the apartment. Apartment Leasing and Living Tips Some tips for leasing an apartment in USA and apartment living. Sign short-term leases Worst thing in USA in renting...
How to Buy a Cell Phone in USA
This article is especially for Fall 2012 students who want to buy a cell phone. If you don't have any relatives or friends to help you to buy a cell phone after entering USA, you must read this article to purchase a cell phone. As we see Vodafone, BSNL, Reliance in India, US has four major networks(carriers). 1) AT&T 2) T-Mobile 3) Verizon 4)...
US Visiting visa (B-2) for parents to attend Graduation Ceremony
This article talks about B-2 Visiting visa - US Visiting visa. If you want to get your family members or relatives for your gradwalk, you need to apply for B-2 Visa. To Obtain B-2 Visa, you need to go through same process of Filling DS-160 form, Visa Interview as you did for F1 Visa. This article also lists the...
What to Carry while travelling to USA?
What to carry while travelling to USA? List of things to get from India to USA. Documents Required for immigration. About important Things to carry like Phones, Books, Kitchen Items, Food, General Wear. All about things while travelling to USA and to cover initial stay in USA as a student. First of all some common questions and their answers which...