Students in USA
Tips for students traveling to USA.
How to Convert a J1 Visa to a Student Visa
I have been asked quite often whether an exchange student can convert their J1 visa to a student visa? Yes, they can. In fact, there are two ways to change your visa status. Every year around 3,00,000 foreign students from 200 countries and territories are given the opportunity to experience US society and culture, and engage with [...]
Best Health Insurance for International Students in USA
For a student, regardless of which part of the world they belong to, getting admission into an American university is no less than a dream come true. And, US universities have been more welcoming of international students in recent times, where Florida Institute of Technology saw 33% of its students at the bachelor’s level from [...]
Do Indian Students in the US Need Medical Insurance?
An article in Business Today, Subject of Safety, clarifies that different universities in the United State have different regulations regarding student insurance. Some institutions have their own insurance policies for international students, the premium for which is included in the fees. Others make is mandatory for students to be [...]
Tips for Indian Students Leaving to USA
For a person coming from India, the United States of America can be a cultural shock. The huge cultural difference can be treated as an ‘experience’ and enjoyed by a tourist, who is visiting the country for a short duration. But to a student, this foreign environment is now home and he or she needs to adjust to it and manage studies [...]