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Applying for a VISA

To study in the US legally you’ll need a student VISA (called an ‘F-1 VISA’). Find more info here.

Tech

https://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/how-to-choose-a-laptop-for-college/

Cheap Phone Contracts

• US Mobile
• Receiving texts whilst in USA - The giffgaff community

Might forget to pack

• UK SIM card
• US-UK Adaptor AND UK-US adaptor
• VISA form
• You're going to want to apply for a state ID soon as you touch the US. Better than carrying your passport around.
• Seasoning for food

Opening a Bank Account

Set one up as soon as you arrive, go to Bank of America. You can deposit your financial aid awards, loans and stipends, all of which are typically paid to you by check, as well as money from home. Read the full article »

Things you'll need:

• US Phone number, college address. (Possibly letterhead showing the local address – i.e. utility bills, apartment contract…)
• Passport