Uncle Sam Calling: "Hints for Being an International Student in the United States" Color edition - Couverture souple

Sharma, Mr Paras

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9350879638 ISBN 13 : 9789350879634

Editeur : E publishing-lightening source, 2012

Synopsis

Officially recommended by Journal of International Students,USA https://jistudents.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/10-suggestions-for-international-students.pdf https://www.scribd.com/doc/265958968/JIS-Officially-Recommended-Resource Bestseller at Amazon: https://www.scribd.com/doc/273174023/Bestseller-at-Amazon Every Year over 700000 international students from all over the world come to the United States to Study. Many more aspire but could not make it. Almost everyone faces challenges like managing money, adapting to American work/life culture, ambiguity of job post school etc. Uncle Sam Calling is an attempt to throw light on several such issues and provide practical solutions. 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

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Paras Sharma has been a successful international student in USA. He has lived, studied and worked in US for companies like Fidelity Investments, Chevron and TJX. During his journey he came across challenges which most international student face including managing money, adapting to a different culture, finding job in a new country, networking with potential employers etc. Having researched other successful students and along with his own insights , he has consolidated and provided solutions to these challenges in his book "Uncle Sam Calling- Hints for being an International Students in the United States". He aims to be of service to future international students planning to study in the United States.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: E publishing-lightening source
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9350879638
• ISBN 13: 9789350879634
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg