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Study in America

Compare institutions and costs, prepare your arrival, and understand student status obligations.

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Understand the application cycle
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Understand the application cycle

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  • Store passport, visa, and I-94 copies securelyFirst 30 Days in America
  • Apply for a Social Security number if eligibleFirst 30 Days in America
  • Open a US bank accountFirst 30 Days in America
  • Get a US phone number and planFirst 30 Days in America
  • Find short-term accommodation and confirm the addressFirst 30 Days in America

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Rules, costs, and agencies differ by state. Choose one and this journey highlights the matching state guidance.

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Nine stages, in order. Mark each step complete as you finish it — everything is saved automatically.

Stage 1

Learning path: Studying in America

Applications, funding, arrival, and making the most of the first academic year.

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Step 1

Understand the application cycle

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Learning objective
Deadlines, testing, essays, and how admissions actually reads a file.
Practical action
Read the lesson, then mark it complete to unlock the next recommended step.

About 15 minutes

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Step 2

Consider community college routes

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Learning objective
Transfer pathways and continuing education as lower-cost entry points.
Practical action
Read the lesson, then mark it complete to unlock the next recommended step.

About 11 minutes

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Step 3

Plan arrival and the first semester

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Learning objective
Housing, banking, health coverage, and campus orientation.
Practical action
Read the lesson, then mark it complete to unlock the next recommended step.

About 12 minutes

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Stage 2

Supporting articles

The most useful education explainers alongside your lessons.

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Step 1

Applying to American Universities

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Learning objective
US admissions weigh far more than grades. Understanding the calendar and the components lets you build a realistic application strategy.
Practical action
Read and capture anything you need to act on in your notes.

About 2 minutes

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Step 2

Community Colleges and Continuing Education

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Learning objective
Community colleges offer affordable credentials, transfer pathways, and practical skills training with far lower barriers to entry.
Practical action
Read and capture anything you need to act on in your notes.

About 2 minutes

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Stage 3

Printables and templates

Take the plan off the screen — print it, fill it in, and keep it with your documents.

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Step 1

International Student Arrival Guide

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Learning objective
Pre-departure documents, orientation questions, campus setup, and first-semester budgeting.
Practical action
Open the PDF (24 pages, version 2.1) and complete the sections that apply.

About 26 minutes

OpenRelated download

Stage 4

Interactive tools

Run your own numbers instead of relying on national averages.

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Step 1

Education Cost Planner

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Learning objective
Project tuition, fees, housing, and living costs across a degree, then compare in-state, out-of-state, and private options.
Practical action
Open the tool, enter your figures, and record the result in your notes.

About 12 minutes

Related tool

Step 2

Cost of Living Calculator

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Learning objective
Compare housing, groceries, transport, healthcare, and taxes between any two American cities before you commit to a move.
Practical action
Open the tool, enter your figures, and record the result in your notes.

About 12 minutes

OpenRelated tool

Stage 5

Official and verified organisations

Go straight to the agencies and nonprofits that actually handle these requests.

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Step 1

Education

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Learning objective
Universities, community colleges, scholarships, financial aid, adult education, and free online learning.
Practical action
Review the 14 verified organisations and bookmark the ones you will contact.

About 8 minutes

OpenOfficial resources

Step 2

Immigration & Newcomers

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Learning objective
Official immigration information, settlement services, English-language learning, and citizenship preparation.
Practical action
Review the 9 verified organisations and bookmark the ones you will contact.

About 8 minutes

OpenOfficial resources

Stage 6

State resources

Rules, costs, and agencies differ by state. Choose a state of interest to tailor this stage.

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Step 1

Schools and universities in your state

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Learning objective
Check how schools and universities works where you are heading.
Practical action
Read the matching section of the state guide and note anything state-specific.

About 9 minutes

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Step 2

Housing and rent in your state

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Learning objective
Check how housing and rent works where you are heading.
Practical action
Read the matching section of the state guide and note anything state-specific.

About 9 minutes

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Stage 7

Practical checklists

The hands-on tasks. Tick them off as you go — progress is saved with your journey.

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First 30 Days in America

The sequenced arrival plan: documents, money, phone, healthcare, and community.

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The Complete Guide to Living in the United States

Bank Account Setup Checklist

Open a checking and savings account and get paid on time.

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Stage 8

Completion review

Confirm the outcome, capture what is left, and choose where to go next.

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Step 1

Review what you achieved

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Learning objective
Confirm the practical outcome of this journey against your original goal.
Practical action
Re-read your notes and list anything still outstanding.

About 10 minutes

Step 2

Choose your next journey

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Learning objective
Keep momentum by starting the journey that naturally follows this one.
Practical action
Browse the journey templates and start the next one that matches your plans.

About 5 minutes

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Download center

Every printable this journey uses, with version history and the date we last reviewed it.

  • International Student Arrival Guide

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    Pre-departure documents, orientation questions, campus setup, and first-semester budgeting.

    PDF · 24 pages · version 2.1 · last updated 2026-06-24

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Recommended tools

Run your own numbers rather than relying on national averages.

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