One of the things that confuses many international students after coming to the US is the Grade Point Average(GPA). In most foreign countries outside of the US, the percentage scale is used, which ranges from 0 to 100. But, as soon as you arrive in the US, the grading system changes to the GPA system, …
I was asked by one of our readers, “hi, i read all ur posts in ur website..u doing great job..keep it up.. i am fresher.. i completed my B.E (ECE).. i wanted to come to us this fall 2010..But seeing ur posts it seems this is not the right time to come…here in India job market for …
I still remember those very first days when I first came to US, when calling India was around 14 cents per minute and I was a little hesitant to call home every week. Today, we can call India from US anywhere from 1.5 cent to 2 cents, unbelievable the amount of change in calling rates…Now-a-days, …
I was asked by one of our readers about options for H4 to H1B visa conversion as she was planning on applying for H1B visa petition for 2011 quota. The impact of new rules with H1B employer-employee relationship have a significant impact on the all those qualified H4 visa holders who would like to apply …
One of the tempting things when you are student is “thought of buying a very cheap car of $500 or $1000”. As an international student you have a hard time to move around on campus or city. It is hard to get groceries or go to any movie, mall, etc without having transportation like car. …
After going through the complete process from studying for GRE all the way through visa stamping, occasionally due to family situations, financial situations or medical conditions you may not be able to attend the US school for the term you applied though you have visa. This post explains the process of deferring admission in US …
This is my Favorite lecture ever given by anyone. It is a little old…but good advice lives for ever. If you do not know about Dr. Randy Pausch, he died of pancreatic cancer. This lecture was given when he knew, he was going to die in 3 to 6 months. It is incredible how he …
How can you play safe if you come to US on L1 visa ? Options to Seek full time employment and get H1B visa, Choosing Consulting companies, few Job market myths in US, etc.
One of the most frequently asked questions among internationals living in the US, either during their graduation time, after they start working, or if they are expecting a baby, is: “What is the process to apply for a visitor or tourist visa (B2 visa) for their parents to come to the USA? What documents do …
It is not uncommon for some of the students to copy some of the homework or projects at times, when there was a need, during B.Tech or B.Com in India or any other country other than US. Things are very different in America. Consequences of copying homework or project can be very bad. You can …