Typical Places that ask your Picture ID in US. Why NOT to use passport.
Typical list of places where picture ID is often asked in US. Why should you not carry your passport to these places as picture ID. whats the risk ?
Cost of Living in US as International Student – $250 or $950? Factors ?
Typical cost of living of student living off campus in US break down by item with description. Why the cost of living varies ? What are the factors. Can you really live with $250 a month in US as a student ?
Career Fairs USA- How to talk to employers, follow-up, What NOT to do?
Article about How the process works, How to talk to employers at career fair, What NOT to do at career Fairs, Do they really work ? How to follow up after career fair…
Travel within USA: Why SHOULD you carry Passport, US Visa, I-94
Article about experience of being stopped at Immigration check point and held for 2 hrs by CBP, as unable to verify H1B valid current status. CBP officer’s advise to avoid these kind of delays and issues.
Importance of undergraduate research experience for MS, PhD, Career in USA
Article explains key thoughts on how to take advantage of opportunities from Professor and other programs to polish your Research skills that can be very helpful for MS, PhD or Job in US.
Career Fairs in USA – What are they? How to find, prepare, dress and few tips.
Article discuses : What is a Career Fair, How to find about career fairs, How to prepare for a career fair like Preparing resume, How to research about Companies, Dress and General tips.
Importance of declaring Major as an Undergraduate in US before 4th Semester
The article gives background on requirements for declaring a major and why it is so important. It explains the concept of studying a minor. Gives tips on what you need to know before declaring a major.
News: Visa fees for Non-immigrant visas like H1B, L1 to increase from June 4
US Department of State released a press release today stating the increase in Visa application fee to be in effect from June 4. Check the official press release links in Article for more info.
How to get Internships/ Co-ops in USA for F1 International Students?
How to really Network for getting Internships? Build relationship ! Where to Network with people? Social, Professional Organizations? Should you ask Professors for internships?
Work Culture in USA – Why do people schedule so many meetings?
Article about why there are so many meetings in American Companies and why you should avoid them sometimes. Be polite and say No to meetings if you do not add value.