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PHOTO GALLERIES
FUN - SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
GETTING READY
COLORADO &
ARKANSAS LINKS
SPRING WEBROOM |
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P R E P A R E
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You've been accepted at
Spring? Great!
Now, find out what you
need to do to
get ready for school,
for living in the U.S., for
American culture, and more. |
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PREPARING TO
ENTER THE U.S.
Before 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.
When 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.
THINGS TO PACK
Here 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.
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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