1. Necessary daily necessities for studying in the United States
1. Clothes: bring as little as you can, because the United States is very cheap.
a) sportswear: sports brands such as Nike and Adi are very cheap in America. Don't bring it if you can.
b) Jeans: American Levi's jeans cost $3 a pair. Is it really cheap?
c) underwear: brand underwear is cheaper, underwear and socks are more expensive, so you can bring more.
d) Accessories: You can bring more. Accessories like black rubber bands and hair clips here are more expensive than those in China.
Tips: If you take the route of Japan and South Korea, it is difficult for the United States to buy clothes that suit you. You'd better buy more from China.
2. Electronic products
a) Computers: America is much cheaper than China. If you want to buy a new computer, come to America and buy it.
b) USB flash drive: bring a lightweight USB flash drive, so as to facilitate the ppt taught by Professor copy after class and hand in the electronic version of the homework.
c) recording pen: bring a familiar and easy-to-use recording pen. As a newcomer, the whole English course may not keep up with the rhythm, so you can record it first and use it after class.
d) Electronic dictionary: Although the mobile phone can be used as an electronic dictionary, the usage and examples of many words are more practical. It is recommended that students who need to improve their English bring an electronic dictionary.
3. Food: Snacks in supermarkets in the United States are very cheap. If you have to bring something to eat, bring some foods with China characteristics, such as dried tofu, pickled mustard tuber, seasoning and instant noodles (in fact, Laoganma and pickled mustard tuber can be bought in supermarkets in China, the United States; Cookies are cheaper in the United States than in China).
4. Daily necessities
Boys: toothbrush+small tube toothpaste+small bottle shampoo+soap (all of them are traveling clothes, so it's not convenient to buy them when you first arrive in the United States, and then go to the supermarket, such as Wal-Mart, which is much cheaper than China, so don't carry them all the way from China).
Reminder: Students should bring more small packets of paper towels. Many big supermarkets in the United States can't buy small packets of paper towels.
girls: articles for daily use are the same as those for boys. In addition, you need to prepare:
a) Skin care products: The United States is half cheaper than China in terms of skin care and make-up. You can bring small bottles first, and then buy large bottles when you come to the United States.
2. Matters needing attention in studying in the United States
Try to avoid going out alone, and choose to go in company
Try to avoid places where people are few and quiet, and go in company. Whenever you go out, you should carry your mobile phone with you. If you feel someone following you, call the police immediately. Before going out, you should inform your teacher or friend of your travel information.
Choose a safe area
When choosing a safe area, we should pay attention to: it is safer on campus than off campus; Small cities are safer than big cities; Areas with simple personnel composition are safer than areas with complex personnel composition; The rich residential area is safer than the poor residential area. When renting a house, you should also pay attention to whether the area is safe. If you live in a big city or your school is in a poor security area, you should always be vigilant to ensure your own safety.
Take care of your belongings
Keep less money in your wallet, deposit cash in your bank account, and carry a small amount of emergency cash with you. Take as few unused credit cards as possible with you. It is best to record the telephone number of the department where the credit card company handles lost cards. If it is lost, you can report the loss by phone immediately. After shopping, check the bill carefully, tear up the receipt and throw it away.
actively use the telephone for help
be familiar with and check the stairs, emergency exits and escape routes on campus. You should know the emergency contact number and contact person of the school, the telephone number of the alarm near your residence and the telephone number of the local embassy or consulate in China at ordinary times, and take them with you. If you are in danger, you can get in touch in time and ask for help.
Learn to protect your rights and interests by legal means
The principles that foreign students should follow after an emergency are: don't take drastic or even illegal means, and use local legal means to protect their legitimate rights and interests. Try to know what happened, call the police at the same time and pay attention to collecting all kinds of favorable evidence.
third, the visa strategy for American students
step 1: fill out the DS-16 form. Note that all questions in the DS-16 form must be answered in English, except the full name in English (Pinyin) and Chinese as required (China is marked as "native language" in the form).
step 2: pay the SEVIS fee. The cost of Sevis is the cost of maintaining this system, which is currently $2. In addition, remember to carry the SEVIS payment receipt with you when you go to the embassy or consulate general for face-to-face signing. I-2 form, passport number and dual-currency credit card are required to pay this fee.
Step 3: Pay the visa application fee. There are two ways to pay the application fee: one is to use the debit card account of CITIC Bank directly online according to the prompt on the payment page; The other way is for the applicant to pay at the ATM of CITIC Bank outlets with his passport, CITIC Bank debit card and printed visa payment slip, which can only be paid at the self-service counter. If there is no CITIC Bank debit card, he can bring his ID card to handle it on the spot.
step 4: make an appointment for an interview.
step 5: interview. During the face-to-face interview, you need to bring DS-16 form, valid passport, electronic version of ID photo taken in the last six months, I-2 form, interview reservation form, SEVIS(I-91) payment receipt, school admission notice, school report card, standardized test report card, household registration book, ID card, proof of funds, proof of parents' income and work certificate, etc. If you have a house or a car, you can also