Information: What do children need to bring to study in the United States?

Passport, birth certificate (notarized translation), report card (English), degree certificate (if graduated from domestic undergraduate course) and vaccination certificate (notarized translation) are best carried with you, because they will be useful in the process of enrollment and study. As for single, no crime, relatives and other certificates, they are generally useless, and may only be needed when applying for a job, checking the background, and applying for immigration.

Money and cards

American students can bring around $200 in cash. It is suggested that the maximum denomination is $20, and you should bring some small denominations of 1, $2 and $5 with you. They can rent them to airports, restaurants or use vending machines to buy drinks or snacks. The rest of the large amount of cash needed for admission can be carried in the form of travel or cash checks. Bring a credit card that can communicate internationally, and the supplementary card of parents is enough. You can swipe your card on the plane and almost every occasion after you arrive in the United States. You can also add the card to Apple's mobile phone payment (if you use iPhone), and many places in the United States accept Apple's payment.

mobile phone

It is recommended to use iPhone or Samsung mobile phone, because it can be used by changing the card of American carrier in the United States. It is not recommended to use domestic mobile phones, because it is often necessary to buy new mobile phones after arrival, and it is relatively troublesome to guide information to new mobile phones. However, it is ok to throw away an old temporary one and buy a new one. IPhone and Samsung machines in the United States are much cheaper than those in China, and some operators will give great discounts as long as they sign contracts. All contact information should be stored in the mobile phone, and an ICE(In) should be set in a prominent position.

Emergency) contact person.

laptop

It is absolutely not recommended to buy this in China. Needless to say, the software problem. It is recommended to buy it in the school bookstore, which is much cheaper than in China and has a discount. The software is basically free and easy to maintain.

Clothes, shoes, bedding, quilts, etc.

It is recommended to buy bedding in America. The domestic size is not suitable for American beds, and it is much more expensive than American beds. Only bring two or three sets of clothes and shoes, especially two or three sets of formal clothes, but it is not recommended to bring more clothes and shoes. The culture here is not adapted, and the dryer will shrink greatly when it enters the United States. American clothes are very cheap, and famous brands are even more recommended.

Commonly used drugs

It is only recommended to take it with you on the road. There are many commonly used drugs for colds, fever, headaches, injuries and allergies in American pharmacies. When you need prescription drugs when you are sick, you can go to the school infirmary to prescribe them. It is not recommended to bring Chinese patent medicine unless you are particularly sure that it does not contain banned ingredients in the United States. Some domestic painkillers or hormones are also banned in the United States, and such things are strictly checked by the customs.

edible

Don't bring it! ! ! The three exclamation points hope to get your attention, because many foods are not allowed to go through customs. There are China stores in big cities in the United States, and you can buy anything. Now there are also online shopping, such as Yami. Com and grocery store. If you buy 50 dollars, you can get it for free. Parents can help you order at home. You can pay by American credit card or WeChat, which is very convenient.

book

It's the most expensive in America, so you'd better take the books you need. If it's too heavy, bring an e-book version. It should be noted that don't buy pirated books, and the software is the same.

In addition, remember to download a free Uber App or Lift for your child's mobile phone.

App, connect to the mobile phone to pay. If the person who comes to pick you up doesn't arrive at first or doesn't have a car, you can call Uber or hitch a ride, which is cheaper and safer than renting. In addition, buy an international travel medical insurance for children, which can be used in case of sudden illness or accident before the school medical insurance takes effect.