Tej Kohli

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.