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Now that you have got your offer letter and F1 visa, you are all set to make your move to USA. Here are some useful information for you:

Housing:

1. Contact International / Indian Students Association of the university/ school. They can even arrange a pickup at the airport in case you dont have any friends or relatives living in U.S.A. 
2. During your initial days on campus you would need a place to live while you look for permanent accommodations. Many schools will provide temporary housing for international students who arrive before the semester begins. Ask the foreign student advisor or housing office for information about temporary housing. Also the ISA people can arrange for hosting of students.

Cooking:

Most people prefer to cook at home. If you have a room-mate then it is most likely that you will have cooking turns. It is always better to learn some basic cooking before going. Don’t freak if you need to wash dishes, that’s the trend there.

Social Differences:

There are many different cultures there due to so many students from different places. If you ask for “loo” or “toilet” you might be pointed in the wrong direction. They call lifts as elevators and lines as queues.

Summers:

During summers you can either take additional courses or try to get an internship. Internship hunt might be a little difficult due to increased number of international students in USA.

Hope this helps your journey. Keep checking the blog for more information or post in comments if you need some specific information.

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Post secondary education in US is a pricey affair. So it’s quite obvious why scores of students are in a mad rush for seizing limited scholarships opportunities to study in US. You can take assistance from a plethora of resources available, such as your local education USA Advising Center may have up-to-date information about scholarships etc.

In point of fact, a major chunk of non US students, almost 70%, finance their studies from their own personal accounts and from their families. This is the primary source of financing their education. No more than 20% of non US students get their academic funding from a U.S. college or university.

However, three are some Colleges and universities in US that offer partial scholarships for non US students. Each college or university has its own individual criteria for granting scholarships. You can either contact the institute directly via phone or e-mail for more detailed information. But, mind it that international scholarship is not a cakewalk.

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Many times I have come upon people wondering ‘Why US?’ Well, being in US for quite a while now, I think I’m in a better position to help you understand what advantages US has in store for students.
I personally feel that every student must study in US. It gives you a lifetime opportunity to know and live the great culture of America. Each year, students from all over the world move in flocks to join study programs in America. If you are seeking admission at graduate or post graduate level, America rules the roost.
Below are some of the reasons that make America a most preferred destination for studying abroad:

1. Vast array of universities: America house more than 4000 colleges counting all private/public colleges and universities that offers a wide range of courses from vocational to technical or professional. A student can enroll his name in either large or small colleges, according to his/her preferences. The fee structure also varies from university to university, so as to match your pocket size.

2. Choice of courses: Colleges and universities in US offer courses in several specialties. Graduation degrees are offered in both professional and research fields. Then, there are career-oriented technical and vocational courses being offered by private or community colleges. Some of the highly popular courses include subjects like business and management, engineering, mathematics, computer science and physical and life sciences. Research courses are also offered in several academic fields. Studying in US open floodgates of a flourishing career in several domains.

3. Diverse students: Studying in US offers a unique international study experience as you study amid classmates hailing from diverse races, age-group and nationality. It enriches your experience and helps you identify with the culture of other nations, except America. What that tells apart US form other countries is that it models a unique blend of languages, cultures and facilitates transnational though-sharing.

4. Intellectual faculty: US give you a golden opportunity to study and learn under the guidance of learned scholars from all over the world. Most of them employed as permanent members by colleges.

5. More personalized study pattern: US enjoys an edge over many global education hubs in first, striking a low student v/s teacher ratio and second granting academic freedom. This means students can work in close coordination with teachers and can develop personal bonds outside the college corridors.

6. Take a trip : Apart from learning, US gives you ample scope to travel various places and do other fun activities like visiting new cities, hiking, skiing, visit museums and other highlights of America.

To summarize, studying in America is a comprehensive experience that facilitate all-round growth of an individual. During their sojourn in US students become practical and gain confidence. So, I would advice all you students to shed all apprehensions and head off to US for studying.

Being an expatriate myself I know how many hardships one face to study abroad. However, today as lot of universities are coming up, students are making way abroad via foreign student exchange programs. A foreign student exchange program invites all the students, who wish to study abroad, to come and explore new avenues of education and success. Everyone, from adventurous to studious kinds is charmed by the benefits of foreign student exchange programs.

Now, when the geographical barriers are fading away and the whole world is espousing the concept of “global family”, foreign student exchange programs are extensively supporting the concept of universal brotherhood.
These programs are not only enriching but inspiring enough to inculcate a feeling of respect for the cultures and beliefs of another nation.  Programs like this encourage students to live and feel the culture of an altogether new nation.

To study under student exchange programs is a learning opportunity for the children, so that they construct a bright future for themselves. Apart from giving an opportunity to live and learn in another nation it also offers a pool of specialized knowledge to the students. Another advantage of participating in such programs is more stress being laid on the practical front of life rather than stuffing students with abstract concepts. So, in this way it encourages the multifaceted growth of the students, while strengthening their global communication skills.

Besides offering educational opportunities foreign student exchanges help in nurturing a responsible citizen for tomorrow, who brings proud to his nation and the world as a whole. Each individual is benefited enormously according to his/her mental ability. Consequently, the students grow at both intellectual and personal level.

It also facilitates individual growth. We all understand how important individual growth is to seize lucrative employment opportunities. Here, a student grows personally, enhance confidence, and gain leadership competencies while polishing his/her cross-cultural communication ability.  Foreign student exchanges keep students well-informed and help them learn new things in an entirely different environment.

As a final point, all I would advice students is to set there spirit free and apply for a student exchange program today. Studying abroad is certainly an enriching experience that would help you to view the world from a universal perspective.