adjusting to the u.s.. neighborhoods areas close to umd shuttle and metro are more convenient for...
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Adjusting to the U.S.
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Neighborhoods
Areas close to UMD shuttle and metro are more convenient for new students
Popular places for UMD students - Graduate Hills/Gardens- Silver Spring- Seven Spring Village- Lakeside North- Powder Mill Village - Mazza grandmarc/The Enclave
List of Pros/Cons (Proximity, Construction etc.)
LIVING
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LIVING
Furnishing washingtondc.craigslist.orgTerrapin Traders IKEA in College Park (www.ikea.com)Mattress WarehouseCORT- Rental
TV and Internet Comcast Verizon
Miscellaneous items Target Office Depot/Staples PG Plaza (UMD Shuttle 133) Greenbelt Beltway Plaza (UMD Shuttle 101)
Settling in
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Free! UMD Shuttle www.transportation.umd.edu, Route Rider App
Metro Rail and Metro Bus www.wmata.com www.nextbus.com
Driver’s license mva.maryland.gov
- Very useful as an ID - Special rules for Intl driver’s license holders
TransportationLIVING
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Buying a car washingtondc.craigslist.org
- private sellers www.carmax.com
- certified used cars www.kbb.com
- for car market value www.carfax.com
- for car history
Insurance GEICO, Progressive, 21st Century
TransportationLIVING
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LIVING
Subway
Rudy’s in VMH - Coffee and snacks
Stamp Student Union - Fast-food restaurants
South Campus Dining Hall - 5 min walk from VMH
Restaurants on Route 1 - 15 min walk from VMH
Food on campus
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LIVING
Stores near campus Giant, Safeway, Target, Shoppers, CVS, PEAPOD
Ethnic stores Silver Spring, MD - Han Ah Reum - 12015 Georgia Ave - LA Mart - 640 University Blvd - Asian Food - 2301 University Blvd Rockville, MD - Maxim - 460 Hungerford Drive, Hyattsville, MD - Patel Bros - 2074 University Blvd E Falls Church, VA - Greatwall - 2982 Gallows Road
Food - Groceries
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BankingLIVING
Stamp Student Union Chevy Chase Bank Capital One
Route 1 Bank of America Chevy Chase Bank Citibank ATM 7-Eleven
Good to know ID for checking account A debit card is as good as a credit card SSN required for credit cards
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LIVING
Major Service Providers: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint 2 year contracts with high switching fees Most of them require an SSN/ Security deposit to get a monthly post-paid plan (Except T-Mobile) Without an SSN, your may have to use the pre-paid phones which cost more Verizon has the best network coverage, but is more expensive and requires more documents from applicantsLong-distance International Phone Cardshttp://www.1stphonecard.comhttp://www.onesuite.com/ Skype/Rebtel
Phone
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LIVING
Snow clothes Prepare for a “Real” Winter
Weather
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SSNWORKING
Who is eligible?- International students with GA’s- International students with on-campus jobs- International students with an internship or full time job
International Education Services (IES)- Instructions
http://www.international.umd.edu/ies/2431- Request a Social Security Letter from IEShttp://www.international.umd.edu/ies/1470
Rules and Procedures:- An offer of employment (i.e.: GA or TA on campus)- Visit Social Security Administration Office- You can choose the name that will appear on the ID
Do Not panic if you cannot apply for an SSN right now
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