Uncle Sam Calling - "Hints for Being an International Student in the United States" B&W edition (Paperback)

Every Year, over 700,000 international students from all over the world come to the United States to study. Many more aspire, but can't make it. Almost everyone faces challenges like managing money, adapting to American work/life culture, ambiguity of post school job etc. 'Uncle Sam Calling' is an attempt to throw light on several such issues and provide practical solutions to them. It could best be kept as a handbook; reading it once before coming here and then as time unfolds during the stay. Learn Strategies that can help you save and make money Tips on job hunting including job search via social network Unique SDT approach to studies Student exchange and house swapping How to and how "not to" network Handling team meetings effectively How to capitalize on student discounts on various items How to conveniently find a good apartment Information on OPT and H-1/B that every international student should know General US scenario, saving you a lot of frustration And more Table of Contents(including but not limited to) Why study in the USA? The Structure of the American Education System The Admissions Process for US Schools Types of tests Choosing a school Prior to Arriving in the USA Funding your expenses Booking tickets and getting a visa Vaccination and immunization Connecting with international students Choosing when to begin Arriving in the USA At the airport Arrive early Apartment hunting Opening a bank account Mobile phone service Commuting The shopping scene Student discounts Health insurance Initial Days at School Don't worry about your future Making money while studying On campus jobs Some other creative ways to make money: Networking Know your college procedures well Getting Settled Job search strategies Handling team meetings Approaching your studies Have fun along the way Student exchanges Internships Visa regulations Final Days at School Applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT) After graduation A Few Last Points

General

Imprint:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	March 2013
Authors:	Paras Sharma
Dimensions:	280 x 216 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	102
ISBN-13:	978-1-4819-8128-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Higher & further education > Students / student organizations Promotions
LSN:	1-4819-8128-5
Barcode:	9781481981286

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