Every country has its own customs and traditions. They have different ways of interacting and behaving with one another. Unwritten rules that you are expected to abide by. Tipping in the US can be extremely overwhelming. Do I tip my barista? Do I tip at Subway? Do I tip everybody that provides a service to […]
Read more "How To Not Be A $h*!!y Tipper As An International Student In The US"Health insurance in the US is a pain. I’m sure by now you have heard all kinds of debates about Obamacare and the skyrocketing insurance premiums and the horror stories of people going to the doctor for a minor injury and going home with an absurd bill. Although health insurance is not a requirement for being […]
Read more "Do I Need Health Insurance As An International Student In The US?"You finally convinced your parents you’re ready to stay in the US for the summer and are so excited so start the planning process. But, where do you begin? From housing, to internships, to jobs – we’re here to help! Find a place to stay. If you’re ready to move off campus permanently, signing a […]
Read more "Preparing For Your First Summer In The US"When you come to the US on an F-1 visa you have a lot more flexibility to work in the US than you would on a work visa. Although you’re not allowed to work your first year (other than at your school), as an undergrad student you can be authorized to work while you’re in […]
Read more "How To Approach Your Job Search As An International Student"College can be incredibly overwhelming. From studying, to making new friends, to trying to stay healthy – there is a lot going on in a college student’s life at all times. When you add being from a completely different culture and sometimes even doing this all in a different language, college can quickly turn you […]
Read more "How To Balance It All As An International Student"If you see American adults freaking out in the months leading up to April, and you have no idea what’s going on, it’s probably tax season. If you’re a student from a foreign country (which we assume you are since you’re reading this blog) then you probably have a lot of questions. Do I have to file […]
Read more "Filing Your Tax Returns As An International Student (2018 Edition)"Moving away from home is extremely difficult. You can’t help but miss your culture, your food, your family, your friends, and your home. But once classes start and the newness of it all kicks in, the daily grind becomes fun and little by little you feel like you start fitting in. And then suddenly, when […]
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