Insurance
Travel insurance
Travel insurance companies do not usually cover trips for longer than 45 days, longer than you will be in the US, so you therefore will not be covered under your usual travel insurance policy. Here are some things you can do to cover yourself in lieu ...
Pre-existing conditions
We get asked a lot of questions about what to do if you take medications and you need to continue taking them in the US. We would recommend you see your GP, tell them you are moving to the US, ask for a prescription to tide you over until you can ...
Key terminology
When you visit a doctor or need medical assistance in the US, you will be billed for this. If you have already shown your insurance card, the visit has likely gone through your insurance company, if not, you would have to call the doctors office to ...
Insurance cards
Once you have purchased a policy, the insurance company will send you an insurance card, either digitally, as a PDF, or a physical copy in the post. This has all your insurance and policy details on. You need to keep this with you, and you must take ...
Coverage in the USA
For most students, we recommend purchasing the insurance policy your school offers. This will meet all the schools’ minimum requirements. For some students, it may be included in your scholarship, and for others, it may be a requirement for you to ...
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Tips to communicate with coaches
Things to consider before emailing coaches Coaches are usually called Coach "Surname". E.g., if coach John Smith has been in touch, you start with "Coach Smith" at the beginning of your phone conversations and emails. You should also call them by ...
Flights
Many students get excited once they have been admitted and want to book their flight. Please do not book your flight until you have your visa. Be aware there is an earliest entry date on the I-20, you cannot enter the US before this date. Please bear ...
Mobile phones
Many people choose to use Mint Mobile. They offer a number of subscriptions with different amounts of mobile data so you can customise it to your needs. Mint Mobile also offer eSims for compatible phones so you can activate the SIM remotely without ...
Physical preparation and pre-season
We cannot stress enough the difference in fitness levels expected in the US from what you experience at home. Many athletes massively underestimate the levels of fitness and stamina required at the college level and almost all athletes say they’ve ...
Acceptance
When you are accepted to your school, if you have been awarded any academic money, this will likely be shown on your acceptance letter. Be aware that academic money and athletic money are separate. Please do not panic if the amount shown on your ...