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What you can't do when studying in the United States.

There are many differences in culture, customs and laws between the United States and China. Although many China students go to study in the United States every year, they often find it difficult to adapt because they don't understand American cultural customs. So what should I pay attention to when studying in the United States? Is there anything you can't do? Let's take a look, I hope everyone will pay attention.

Don't violate American social rules and laws.

The United States is a country that pays great attention to rules, and everything follows a unique rule. For example, you must make an appointment to see a doctor. If you are late, your appointment will be cancelled and you need to make a new appointment. This also makes many foreign students in China uncomfortable, so you must learn to respect and abide by all kinds of American social rules, including laws!

Don't invade personal privacy.

Americans attach great importance to their personal privacy, which is different from that at home. In China, you can ask people about their families, their occupations and even their salaries. But in America, it's all personal privacy, so don't ask casually. Americans don't like this question-where have you been, what have you done and where are you going? If you ask too many questions, people will think you are spying on others.

Don't have too much physical contact.

Young people in China have a lot of physical contact. For example, boys will fight with each other and girls will go shopping hand in hand. But Americans don't like such physical contact. On formal occasions, people need to shake hands with others, but don't have too much physical contact. Don't go back and forth between classmates. Especially don't have physical contact with people you don't know. If you accidentally meet someone in class, on the bus or on the subway, you must remember to say sorry.

Don't discuss politics, religion, race, gender, obesity, sexual orientation and other topics.

In the United States, politics, religion, race, gender, obesity and sexual orientation are all sensitive topics, so we are advised not to discuss these topics. Especially for some students with insufficient English level, we should avoid talking about the above topics to avoid language restrictions? Words fail to convey meaning? , thus causing misunderstanding. It is safe to discuss some topics about study, campus life, entertainment, literature, science and technology, and sports.

Don't walk side by side/block the passage.

Many foreign students in China like to walk side by side with their classmates after going abroad, sometimes blocking the passage (the passage or corridor in some schools is not very wide), thus causing resentment from others. Everyone just needs to remember one thing-when walking at school, walk on the right and give way to the left passage. In addition, everyone should try to avoid many people walking side by side.

Don't criticize or talk about others behind their backs.

Americans don't like to talk or criticize others behind their backs. They think that if you want to say something, you can explain it directly to the other party. Is this American? Frank communication? Principle. Therefore, China students should pay special attention to this and never leave a bad impression on others.

Don't get too close to people.

Americans like to keep a certain distance from strangers around them? Distance? This? Distance? Once it is broken, Americans will feel unaccustomed. Therefore, everyone must learn to keep a distance from Americans and never get too close.

Don't peek at others.

International students are just at the age of love seeds, so they often spy on the opposite sex they like. This kind of behavior will directly lead to others' dislike of you. If you meet a boy or girl you like, you might as well just walk over and talk to each other generously. Even if the relationship doesn't work out, it will at least leave a good impression on the other side.

Don't joke.

At home, many boys will say:? If you don't shut up, I will kill you! ? In that case. Say this at home, but never say it in America, because Americans will take it seriously and they will call the police. So everyone should be very careful.

Don't forget to tip.

Everyone should note that the United States is a country with a habit of tipping, so everyone must remember to tip after enjoying the service. Most people need to tip when eating in cafes or restaurants, and the proportion of tipping is generally 10%-20% of the meal fee. Many foreign students from China forgot to tip when they first arrived in the United States, but they got used to it after living in the United States for a long time. Here, we also want to ask you a little more questions. If you want to call a waiter in a restaurant, you can call a waiter through eye contact. Never pass? Shout? Or call the waiter in the form of striking the table.

Don't be what American parents think? Pedophile?

In China, everyone will hug or Doby when they see a cute baby or child. This common scene has become very rare in the United States. So if you see American babies and children, don't approach them without their parents' consent. Their parents may think you are a pedophile.

Not to mention Americans? Not good?

China people are patriotic, and so are Americans. This patriotic feeling is the common ground of human beings. Therefore, when you are in the United States, you must not say that the United States is not good, otherwise it will leave a bad impression on Americans. Because many Americans feel that their country is the most powerful country in the world, they will have a proud and even arrogant personality, which also leads them to dislike hearing others criticize their country.

Further reading: a guide to studying in the United States

Necessary documents

Passport, air ticket, I-20, SEVIS receipt, photo 1 inch, 2 inch, IELTS or TOEFL report card, sat or gre report card, diploma, degree certificate, medical certificate for going abroad (red and yellow), contact information of airport pick-up person in the United States, school address, and contact information of domestic relatives.

Note: It is recommended to prepare copies of the above documents in case of emergency.

Before you leave, you'd better email your professional admissions liaison to reconfirm what documents or materials you need to bring to the United States. Some schools will require students to provide graduation certificates, degree certificates and transcripts when they enter school, and all paper certificates and transcripts must be sealed, stamped or signed with envelopes. In addition, if you have a driver's license in China, you can bring your driver's license and a notarized English translation, and you can change your international driver's license into a corresponding one when you arrive in the United States.

goods

Travel set shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, towel, nail clippers, ear gouge, skin care products, sewing kit, folding umbrella. Large cosmetics and skin care products cannot be boarded. The single volume of liquid and solid articles shall not exceed 100ml, and the total volume shall not exceed1l. They can be put in transparent bags and taken on the plane. Perfume and bulky cosmetics and skin care products must be checked.

Notepad, pen, mobile phone charger, 3-to-2 plug (2-3), patch panel (1-2), network cable. The electrical connectors in the United States and China are different, so adapters and patch panels can save a lot of trouble. General electrical appliances and stationery are cheap in America, so there is no need to buy them home in a hurry. The network cable can take 1-2, and there is WiFi in the university, but it is needed if you live off campus.

Glasses, contact lenses and potions. In the United States, optometry is first followed by glasses, and optometry fee plus glasses fee is very expensive. If you must wear glasses in America, remember to bring your degree certificate and translation documents. This can save the cost of optometry.

The whole money, 25 cents. Telephone calls, laundry rooms, baggage car withdrawals at some small airports, and other self-service coins can all accept or only accept quarters (the most commonly used coins have a face value equal to 25 cents). Everyone can take RMB 6,000 in cash and US$ 5,000 (or the equivalent of US$ 5,000 in other foreign currencies) out of the country, and valuables need to be declared to the customs. If you are carrying US dollars or the equivalent of more than US$ 65,438+00,000, you must fill in the US customs declaration form truthfully, otherwise you will be detained. This declaration has nothing to do with China and is not recorded in China. The United States is a country without foreign exchange control, and the RMB cannot be exchanged for dollars in the United States.

Shoes (comfort is preferred), socks, underwear, slippers, ordinary clothes, formal clothes. You don't need to bring too many of these things. Most brands are cheaper in America than at home. Students who like Japanese and Korean clothes can bring more close-fitting clothes. Japanese and Korean styles are not popular in America. Besides, you need to bring one or two suits to formal occasions such as job fairs/interviews/exhibitions.

Adaptive mode

In the United States, international students generally use the following three ways of accommodation: school apartments, family boarding, and off-campus renting. As far as safety is concerned, the school apartment is undoubtedly the highest, but the rent is also higher. For those international students who want to improve their foreign language level quickly and integrate into local life as soon as possible, homestay is also a good choice. If you want to improve your self-reliance or have independent space, you can choose to rent a house off campus. Private rent is relatively cheap, and you can freely choose lots, roommates, room types and lease periods.

Types of bank cards

There are two kinds of bank cards commonly used in America: debit cards and credit cards. On the day of opening a debit card account, the bank will give you a temporary debit card for you to use first, and the official card will be mailed to you.

In fact, if students have already applied for a credit card in China and have the function of foreign currency, they can also apply in the United States. In addition, domestic UnionPay debit cards (non-dual-logo credit cards) can also be used as local ATM cards or debit cards in the United States.

medical insurance

Medical insurance is compulsory for any international student studying in the United States. You can't sign up for school without insurance. Because the medical expenses in the United States are very expensive and it is difficult for individuals to afford it, it is not easy to be accepted by hospitals or clinics without insurance, so it is necessary to buy medical insurance.

In addition, American universities generally have university health services, which provide students with basic medical services such as outpatient service, emergency service, laboratory examination, health consultation, psychological consultation and vaccination. What if some students in China can't complete the complete physical examination or lack of vaccine? It is very convenient for students to consult the health service center of the school before entering the school.

prescribe a diet

Generally speaking, international students have the following choices in their daily diet. The first is to eat directly in the school cafeteria, saving time and trouble. An ordinary lunch costs about 4 to 8 dollars. If time is tight, you can eat out directly. A hamburger, sandwich or pizza in a small American fast food restaurant costs about 5 to 8 dollars, and a better restaurant costs about 15 to 30 dollars. Cooking by yourself, you can buy all kinds of food in supermarkets run by Chinese people, which can not only meet the demand for food, but also save a lot of money.

traffic

Urban streets in the United States are all square, with no dead ends, and roads are connected with each other. The names of streets, except commercial streets and main roads, are generally named with different connotations. Most residential buildings or communities are named by numbers, so they generally don't get lost. In the United States, a driver's license is a very useful thing, which can almost be used as an ID card.

Although international students generally disapprove of buying a car, it is a good choice to have a driver's license in the United States. In the United States, traffic rules are made by States, but in general, the rules are similar. DMV in each district's vehicle management department has brochures on traffic rules, which can be obtained. There are not many traffic rules in the United States, but the management is strict, so we must not take any chances.

do part-time jobs

Although the American government restricts foreign students from working, they generally work 20 hours a week. At present, there are fewer opportunities to find part-time jobs on campus. If you go off campus to find a job, there will be more opportunities and the treatment will be relatively high. In the United States, many employers will require international students to show their F- 1 visas to prove their legal qualifications. In addition, in order to protect its leading position in technology, the United States also restricts overseas students in some professional fields.