Practical information
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 ...
Using Flywire to pay fees
Click HERE to go to Flywire Search for your university Remember some schools have similar names, be specific to ensure your payment goes to the correct university! Enter payment details Enter the total amount you need to pay Double check this! Enter ...
Academic calendar
If you need to know the dates for your semesters, you can see these for the next few years by searching your schools name followed by ACADEMIC CALENDAR. This will be useful for booking future flights and making plans. It will likely also give you ...
Cars and driving
Getting a driving license in the US is generally not as extensive as back home. It is relatively cheap, but most likely not as rigorous as you are used to back home. You are allowed to drive on your foreign license when in the USA, but for how long ...
Banking
As you will likely be in the US for a long period of time, opening a US bank account is a sensible option. However, you can only do this in person because as an international student you will need to present your ID and visa documents to open an ...
How and when to pay tuition
How and when you must pay tuition depends on each school. Some will want you to pay in one go and others will let you pay it on a payment plan. All of this information, including when the first payment is due and deadlines for payments, are readily ...
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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 ...