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GETTING READY TO
STUDY ENGLISH IN AMERICA |
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You've been
accepted at Spring International Language Center?
Congratulations! Now you need to get ready.
What to do? What to bring? Here are some
ideas... |
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PREPARING
TO ENTER THE U.S. |
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you fly to the U.S., make sure you have your passport and
the I-20 form in your carry-on luggage. On the plane,
you will need to fill out an I-94 (a long white
card). It is very important that you write the same name and
birth date on the I-94 as is already on the I-20 form. |
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you arrive in the U.S., you will go through U.S.
Immigration. An American official will take your passport,
I-20 and I-94 to check that they are valid. The official
will then return your passport, a stamped I-94, and a student copy
of the I-20 form. Make sure you have these before you leave
the immigration area. |
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| THINGS
TO PACK |
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are some things you may want to think about for your stay in
America: |
- clothing - Arkansas and
Colorado have 4 seasons, so pack clothes for both warm and
cool weather. In winter, we dress "in layers"
- shirt, sweater, coat, etc., that you can add to or subtract
from as you go inside or outside, or as the weather gets
warmer during the day and cooler at night.
- money and financial
information - You'll need money for school, housing, food,
and other living expenses in the U.S. All fees for each
term at Spring are payable at registration. Students may
pay with traveler's checks, money orders, bank drafts, credit
cards (Visa, Master Card, or American Express), or cash.
Don't forget to make financial arrangements before you leave.
- official papers - All
Spring students are required to have health insurance.
If you have your own, you must present proof of your coverage
when you come to Spring. You should bring your health
insurance papers, medical information (if you have special
medical or prescription needs), and any other important
paperwork that you may need during your stay in America.
- traditional clothing and
cultural items from your country - Spring has festivals
and other events where you may want to dress up in traditional
clothes from your culture. You may also want to bring
cultural items that you can use to teach others about your
country.
- study aids - Do you
have dictionaries, English study guides, favorite pens and
erasers and notebooks? Please bring them. Many
students bring electronic dictionaries that translate between
their language and English. You can buy an
English-English dictionary here in the U.S.
- souvenirs and gifts -
Some students like to give small gifts or souvenirs to their
new friends in another country. You might bring such
gifts for friends, teachers, host families, conversation
partners, and others you meet here.
- recreation - You'll
have lots of opportunities for recreation at Spring.
Bring what you might need - for swimming, or hiking, soccer,
volleyball, basketball, skiing and snowboarding, exercising,
bowling, or whatever else you enjoy for fun.
- photos - It's always
fun to share pictures of family, home town, famous tourist
sites, etc. with other students.
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| INFORMATION
FROM SPRING |
| When
you receive your notice of acceptance from Spring International
Language Center, you'll receive printed information about your
visa, travel, and other preparation for arrival. If you have
any questions, please don't hesitate to contact
us before you arrive. We want your stay in the U.S., and
at Spring, to be a happy and successful one. |
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