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Culture & Social Life, Getting Settled, Resources for International Students and Scholars

How to Apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) as an International Student in the U.S.

April 15, 2025 Comments Off on How to Apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) as an International Student in the U.S.

If you’ve recently landed in the U.S. as an international student and you’re planning to work, maybe an on-campus job, a paid internship, or an off-campus OPT/CPT, you’ve probably heard people mention a Social Security Number, or SSN. At first, it might sound a bit intimidating (especially if you’ve never had anything like it before), […]

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Resources for International Students and Scholars, Work & Money

The International Student’s Guide to Stress-Free Banking in the US

February 17, 2025 Comments Off on The International Student’s Guide to Stress-Free Banking in the US

Studying in the U.S. is exciting, but managing money in a new country can be stressful. One of the first things you’ll need to do is set up a bank account. Having a U.S. bank account makes life so much easier. You won’t have to worry about crazy foreign transaction fees, and paying for things […]