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.
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.)
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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
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
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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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
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
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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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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Snow clothes Prepare for a “Real” Winter
Weather
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
Q&A