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Series: Settle in US or India? Life in USA vs. India? Move back?

August 23, 2010
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If you were to ask any Indian or international living in US, this is probably the most thought or discussed question: “Settle in US or go back home?”  There are similar thoughts for people in India or any other country too. I lived in India and US for quite some time, so I can share [...]

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Why Meet new people in America from Various Cultures and Countries ?

August 22, 2010
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I was out last night for a Brazilian Birthday party.  All the people were new to me and they were all Brazilian…I met this group through  my American friend and unfortunately, he could not make it last night…It was an interesting experience…It was amazing to meet new people, get to know their cultures…. Half of [...]

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How to meet new people or make friends circle in US in a New Place?

August 17, 2010
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I had a very hard time to make new friends or find someone who share the same interests when I moved to new location after MS. Often, most of us are in the same situation when you relocate to a new location in America for either job or education. If you are a consultant on [...]

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How do Public Libraries in America work? Free membership? Movies?

August 13, 2010
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Library…A good place to Study or Sleep …I think both   Some of you, who plan to come to US for work or as a student might be wondering how public libraries in US work. Can we free get membership, etc?  What kind of services do libraries provide?  Let me share you few thoughts on [...]

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Car Basics, Jargon for buying a used Car in USA. Cars Terminology

August 11, 2010
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Car is almost a necessity in US…At some point of you stay in US, you may plan to buy one either new or used. We never owned a car in India and I am not into cars at all. All the car jargon and terminology is like Greek and Latin to me. I do not [...]

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First time in US? Fast Food choices for Indians, Pakistanis, and Sri Lankans.

August 8, 2010
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I still remember my first experience with fast food in US. My seniors took me to a fast food place and I was so picky and said no to everything…I do not eat cheese and other stuff…they finally took me to Taco bell and got me Chicken Chalupas without cheese and sourcream…that was nice ! [...]

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Should you consider drinking alcohol socially in US or NOT? Work?

August 4, 2010
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I grew up in a very conservative culture in India. Drinking alcohol socially is taboo in the social circle I grew up. After I came to US, I carried same perceptions for first couple years. After I graduated from first Masters and started working,  things changed a little. Let me share with you my thoughts [...]

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Personal Loan of $25,000 in US? Bank to apply? Credit History?

August 1, 2010
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Recently, I wrote an article on the best way to pay off your education loan after Job. If you have read it, I have mentioned, I took a $25,000 loan in US and sent it to home country to save good amount of money.  The question that might have come to your mind is, Where [...]

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Best way to pay off Education loan in home Country after getting Job in US?

July 27, 2010
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Article about How you can save money by knowing some facts about Interest rates in US vs interest rates in your home country and How much money can you save by paying of education loan using the strategy I used to pay my loan.

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Why people in USA Check weather every day or Multiple times a day ?

July 7, 2010

Article about weather in US and why people are always plugged in monitoring weather constantly.

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