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Do's and Dont's for Indian Students in the United States Do's and Dont's for Indian Students in the United States
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Embassy of India

Washington DC

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Dos and Don’ts for Indian Students in the United States

 

• The Embassy of India requests students from India to register on Embassy Website at  https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/Indian_Students_Registration for close engagement with Embassy/Consulates.

• Know your surroundings: Please know the safe areas in the city where you are residing or traveling to. It is important to know neighborhoods that are not well-lit and places that locals address as “shady”. Avoid such neighborhoods. Do not venture out late at night. If feasible, travel in groups.

• Keep your Personal Information and Documents Safe: Keep your personal details safe, including your bank account and credit card details, since they can be easily misused. 

• Exercise caution in sharing your details with strangers: Be very careful about storage of your documents. Documents carried to the United States from your home country such as passport, identification, visa documents, and immigration forms should always be stored in safe places.

• Use University Services: Know the services offered by your University and avail them. Generally, most of these services are funded from your tuition fees; enquire about them at the International Student Services Office.

• Security Code: Most Universities let one engrave a security code on bicycles and other belongings. You may get it done for their records and easy identification.

• Beware of Money Mules: Anyone can be approached by money mules but criminals often target students. Beware of such people, social networking scams, and telephone calls requesting for your personal information and/or bank account details for money transfer.

• Do not be afraid to use the city’s 311 info line and 911 for emergencies.

• Please carry financial instruments sufficient enough to meet your needs while traveling to the United States; pay University fees and tuition deposit (if any) and carry proofs of the same along with accommodation confirmation before entering the country.

• Make sure you have valid medical insurance during your stay in the United States, preferably recommended by the University.

• In case of any mishappenings, report to the administrative division and International Students Office at the University immediately.