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The day is finally here! There is little left to go to the United States and you are preparing everything. But before you leave, we recommend that you make a list of what you must take and cannot forget to avoid problems or unnecessary surprises.
What do I take in my suitcase? What things can’t I forget? Will I have enough space to take everything with me? We know that packing can be a complicated task and even more so when you are preparing for a trip as long as going to study in the USA. Many times we put unnecessary objects in our suitcases and forget the important things.
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For this reason, we have decided to give you a hand! Today we bring you 10 tips that you should take into account before going to study in the USA . Let’s go there!
1. DOCUMENTATION THAT I MUST TAKE WITH ME
The first thing you should take into account are the documents you need. There is a long list, so we advise you not to leave them for the last minute:
• I20
• Passport (visa) and DNI
• University admission letter
• scholarship documents
• Financial documents, which you prepared during the admission process
• medical documents
• Notes and translations
• Plane tickets
As a recommendation, with the problems that have occurred with the limitation of air traffic and the restrictions on visa processing, it is advisable to consult the embassy’s website to find out about the requirements for entering the US.
An interesting point would be to have a folder where you collect all this documentation. You must never lose sight of the folder if you want to reach your final destination without incident!
In the case of relatives, when you go to visit the US, it is important that you remember to bring this documentation:
• Passports
• Printed ESTA document
• Medical insurance documentation
• parking reservation
• Reservation of rental car and international driver’s license (if you want to drive in the United States)
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WHAT IS THE ESTA AND WHERE TO FILL IT OUT?
It is the mandatory document required to enter the US whenever you want to travel without a visa. This means that if you have a student, work or any other visa, you do not need it. Those who want to make a pleasure trip to the United States for a period of less than 3 months and do not want to obtain a visa must fill out this form, which will be required at the airport. Since September 2010, the amount of 14 dollars must be paid to obtain the ESTA; 4 dollars are destined for the management of the document itself and 10 are destined for tourism in the United States. Here you will find the document.
2. MOBILE PHONE
It is important that before going to study in the US, you make sure that your mobile phone is free to have greater ease when communicating from the USA. This way you will avoid problems during your stay.
If you travel to the United States or are going to stay for a while studying there, there are several options to have internet on your mobile:
Ask for a SIM Card before the trip : Having a local SIM card during the first few days brings you many benefits and you will not depend on finding an open WiFi network or someone giving you their mobile to make a call. With some cards you can browse at high speed without data limits. In addition, you will have an American number and you will be able to make unlimited calls to local numbers. Very interesting especially so that the families that accompany the students can call the accommodation to specify arrivals, etc. In turn, it can also be used to make calls to Spain with WhatsApp. In case you didn’t know, this application keeps your number even if you change your SIM.
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Buy a SIM card from an American company: The second option to have internet in the United States would be to buy a prepaid SIM from an American telephone company. There are several companies that sell prepaid cards as soon as you arrive in the United States.
Roaming with your Spanish company: in recent times they are eliminating roaming for different areas. In Europe it no longer exists and some companies in the United States have also removed it. In any case, consult the company with which you have your phone and ask about this issue for a long trip or stay in the United States. If it is still outrageously expensive, don’t rule out buying a prepaid card.
3. CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Something very important that you must manage before embarking on your trip is the currency exchange. Our scouters, who have lived the American experience, advise you to bring an approximate amount of 200 dollars in cash since for the first days in the US they will help you to buy what you need.
Even with this, we recommend paying as much as possible by card since cash is not usually used. It is advisable to travel with a credit card as it is easier to pay and is accepted in almost all shops. Another option is to get a pre-paid card with which you can load the balance from Spain. Many of the students bet on the BNeXT / REVOLUT card since it is easy to sign up for and has many advantages. Our advice: take several!
4. CHARGED ELECTRONIC DEVICES
A relevant point to keep in mind is that all the electronic devices you want to take must be charged while you travel to study in the US. This is due to the fact that, at a certain moment and for security reasons, at airports you can be forced to turn on electronic devices and if it has a discharged battery, they can confiscate it.
5. ELECTRIC CURRENT TRANSFORMER
The electrical current in the United States is 120 volts at 60 Hertz. This means that, before leaving on a trip, we must acquire an electrical current transformer, to be able to charge and use our electronic devices during our stay there. In case we forgot, no need to be alarmed! It is very easy to buy one at the airport or at any store in the USA.
6. IMPORTANT CONTACTS WRITTEN DOWN ON PAPER
Another piece of advice to keep in mind before going to study in the USA, which our Scouters always repeat, is to take the mobile phones that we consider important written down on a piece of paper . It never hurts to have them written down in a place that is not an electronic device for any unforeseen event that may happen.
7. ORGANIZE YOUR ENTIRE ARRIVAL
Traveling to an unknown place always generates mistrust and uncertainty, so a few weeks before going to study in the US, you should know who is going to pick you up at the airport. In addition, to know how to get to the most important places, look for the different places that you must place on the map, such as your university.
8. WHAT CLOTHES SHOULD I WEAR?
What clothes do I have to wear? Summer or winter clothes? Do I have to buy something before going to study in the US?
Many of us ask ourselves similar questions when we are going to start a new stage, but first you have to know that most universities in the United States start in August and September. Therefore, the first quarter will coincide with the autumn-winter period.
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If you are thinking of studying in or around California, you should wear shorts and t-shirts as the temperatures will be warmer. While if you go to other regions, the temperatures will be lower and, therefore, in your suitcase there should be more winter clothes, with coats, sweaters, etc.
9. SITES YOU WANT TO VISIT
We know that the most important thing you can carry in your suitcase is the desire to have a great time! Therefore, you can start planning the sites you want to see yes or yes while you study the career you’ve always dreamed of at a university in the US.
10. PREPARE TO BE VERY PATIENT!
The trip is very long, it takes many hours and customs control in the US is very rigorous… so you will spend long hours in airports until you reach your destination. Be very patient and try not to get overwhelmed, the good stuff starts when you arrive in the USA!
If you also want to go to study at a university in the US, you have the option. There are many scholarships that can help you fulfill your dream. The first step is to visit our website so that Thirdwave overseas consultancy experts can contact you and inform you of your scholarship options. Is your moment!
