Guide
Guides for your first weeks
Short, step-by-step guides for international students.
Before you fly
What to sort out in the weeks before you leave home.
Your first 48 hours
A short list for the first two days after you land.
Getting a phone number
How to pick a US phone plan without a long contract.
Finding housing
Questions to ask before you sign a lease or pay a deposit.
Getting your campus ID
Your student ID opens doors, literally.
About Social Security numbers
What an SSN is and when you might need one.
Getting around
Buses, trains, bikes, and rides near campus.
Health care basics
How to find care when you feel unwell.
Groceries on a budget
Ways to stretch your money at the store.
Working on campus
Starting points for finding a campus job.
Staying safe from scams
Common scams that target new students.
Sending and receiving money
Things to compare when money crosses borders.
Tax season basics
A starting point. Not tax advice.
Getting ready for winter
If your campus gets cold, here is what helps.