Priorities to do when entering the U.S.
Visualization Overview Guide to Study Abroad
1. Buying air tickets: [U.S. Travel] How do I buy air tickets in the United States? 3 steps to buy cheap air tickets
2. Report to school
3. Looking for a long-term rental house :
1. [US Rental Housing] How to find a suitable place to live? 6 common steps to rent a house
2. [New York rentals] Where is the safest in New York? Rent budget? 4 areas where international students in New York live
3. [American Life] Purchase of American furniture, 3 sources
of furniture, 10 commonly used furniture
1. [Study in the U.S.] 3 steps to open an account in a U.S. bank,4 common U.S. banks
2. [Account opening teaching] Citibank Global Express, teaching the use of Taiwan-U.S. dollar remittances, easy to open an account in 3 steps
1.
Temporary sim card : 14 to 30 days temporarily, you can report safety to your family after landing
- [Recommendation] (people outside US) directly use e- sim card, open online before departure, and use the Internet directly when landing: Mint Telecom
1. Long-term use of telecommunications providers
- I currently use Mint for 4G data per month for $15 per month (you can apply online and send it home)
- [US Telecom] Save Mint Mobile, $15 per month, 5 easy steps to apply online
6. Apply for a credit card (start to accumulate credit records):
1. [Study in the US] Can international students also apply for credit cards? 4 credit cards suitable for international students
2. [Study Abroad Credit Card] Deserve Edu credit card, no SSN, easy application in 3 steps
7. My website for studying abroad
1. [Study in the U.S.] 40 essential websites for studying in the U.S.
2. A collection of job hunting resources in the United States, 15 must-have websites, 2 books, and 4 PROJECTS
3. [Money-saving teaching] Rakuten cash back, saving USD500 in teaching a year
8. U.S. Medical Insurance :
1. [Study in the US] US study abroad insurance, 4 common insurance types, 5 cost keywords
2. [Apply for teaching] Student Medicover US medical insurance, how to save $1500 a year? Easy application 5 steps
9. U.S. stock ETF investment account opening:
10. Changing your driver's license:
Account opening teaching] Firstrade, an American brokerage firm, a 5-minute easy account opening tutorial
[Study in the US] Taiwan's driver's license is exempted from the test and the US driver's license is easily changed in 33 states
Further reading:
[US Rental Housing] How to find a suitable place for you? 6 common steps to rent a house
- Shopping artifact for online cash back
- Rakuten (90 days through this website, if you purchase more than USD25, you can get the recommendation reward USD30)
- Coupon
- Where to buy furniture? Harry Potter style furniture?
- Find cheap: Where is the second-hand market
- 10 common U.S. furniture shopping lists
- How to get rid of furniture?
As an international student, I silently implanted my genes in "find cheap" and "save money". In this article, I will briefly introduce the cashback and money-saving tools for online shopping on Rakuten and where to find coupons. In addition to introducing common online shopping for furniture Or physical store, I will also introduce the second-hand market. Provide a list of furniture, so that you can quickly purchase common living furniture when you just arrived at your residence, and finally will introduce how to get rid of the furniture if you want to move.
I hope this article can help you settle down in your residence, and have a comfortable and warm place to provide you with rest, so that you can continue to work hard in your life.
0. Online shopping money saving artifact: Rakuten cash back
1. 3 sources for buying American furniture
1.1 Online Store
Amazon
Ikea
Wayfair
Target
The Container Store
Ikea
MUJI
Macy's
Pottery Barn
Facebook community
WeChat community
Forum and website
2. List of 10 commonly used furniture
1. Table
2. Chair
3. Cabinet/book shelf
4. Bed
5. Wardrobe
6. Hangers
7. Storage box
8. Shoe rack
9. Bathroom accessories
10. Assembly tool set
3. 3 ways to get rid of furniture when moving
3.1 Second-hand sale
3.2 Donate to Goodwill for tax reduction at the end of the year, or give it to a friend
3.3 Large garbage disposal
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