Congratulations, you are about to leave for the United States to study! With all the changes you are about to experience, this is probably both an exciting and an uncertain time for you. This booklet will provide you with important practical information to make your move to the United States and your time there easier and more successful. The better you are prepared, the easier your transition will be and the more you will profit from your U.S. experience.

Getting Ready to Go

Getting Ready to Go: Practical Information for Living and Studying in the United States will help you get organized as you plan your departure. Chapter 2 discusses documents you need to bring with you, financial considerations for your trip, health insurance coverage, and academic preparation. Chapter 3 contains instructions for obtaining a student visa, and chapter 4 focuses on travel to the United States, including tips for packing your baggage and U.S. immigration and customs procedures.

The information in this booklet also will help you get settled after arriving at your U.S. university. Chapter 5 covers academic concerns such as course registration, study skills, and the honor code. Chapter 6 addresses housing options and meal arrangements.

The last two chapters discuss the things you will need to know for everyday living in the United States. Chapter 7 includes information about U.S. currency and banking practices, telephone and postal services, medical care, shopping facilities, transportation, personal safety, and activities for your dependents who come with you. In chapter 8, you will find tips for adjusting to your new environment, coping with culture shock, getting along with Americans in social and academic situations, and becoming involved in the community.

Getting Ready to Go aims to help you prepare as much as possible for your move to the United States. Additional assistance is available, however, from U.S. educational information and advising centers and from the
international student adviser at your U.S. college or university (see chapter 1).

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Booklet Four: Getting Ready to Go: Practical Information for Living and Studying in the United States from the If You Want to Study in the United States series is currently available in the following languages: Chinese, English, and Russian.

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Preface:

Getting Ready to Go: Practical Information for Living and Studying in the United States is one of a series of four introductory booklets produced by the U.S. Department of State to provide objective and practical advice to prospective international students and scholars on studying in the United States. All four booklets may be downloaded from the World Wide Web at http://educationusa.state.gov/, and print copies are available from U.S. educational information and advising centers worldwide (see chapter 1 for more information about these centers).

The four booklets cover the following areas:

Undergraduate Study—how to choose and apply to U.S. bachelor’s and associate degree programs, plus
information on technical and vocational educational opportunities in the United States.

Graduate and Professional Study and Research—how to research and apply to U.S. master’s and doctoral degree and postdoctoral programs, plus information on certification and licensing procedures for professionals who wish to further their education or practice in the United States.

Short-Term Study, English Language Programs, Distance Education, and Accreditation — information on opportunities to study in the United States for up to one year, plus an overview of studying towards a degree,
diploma, or certificate from outside the United States through distance education programs. The booklet also includes detailed information on accreditation of U.S. higher education institutions.

Getting Ready to Go: Practical Information for Living and Studying in the United States — help with planning your move to the United States after you have been accepted to a U.S. university or college. This booklet provides invaluable advice on applying for a visa, moving to the United States, and what to expect when you arrive on campus.

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