Not Born In The USA : An International Student's Survival Guide to Life in the USA

About the Book

Got your I-20 and wondering where to begin? Fretting over the dos and don’ts while you pack? Filled with anxiety about how life will be in America? Well, here’s a dossier with almost everything you need to know! Beginning with the general courtesies, mannerisms and American language and slangs, this book walks you through the American laws; offers you a glimpse of how life would be as a student in America; briefs you about how to stay safe and secure; advises you on how to deal with the US banks and manage your finances; and guides you through your job search as an international student. As you begin preparing for your departure, it brings for you essential ticketing and packing advice as well as a checklist of recommended items that you must carry with you. An ultimate guide that would help you prepare for a comfortable departure, Not Born in the USA will take you from planning, communicating and executing every bit of the process. Good Luck!

About the Author
Nikita Goel is a voracious reader, a part-time foodie and a loving mother. As a former educationist, Nikita headed and managed an education institute in the heartland of India. She has initiated a content series to groom young audiences to adapt to their environment, of which this book is the beginning. An avid culture explorer, Sonal Malhotra has traversed from the High Streets of London to the arid lands of Ladakh. Her pursuit to experience and share introduced her to inhibitions of outsiders and the importance of accepting norms even by the most experienced traveller. Sonal became a co-author for this book while guiding her friends and younger siblings and in the process became a learner herself. She is a graduate in Advertising, Public Relations and Management Studies. Currently, Sonal is managing two start-ups, completely run by women, aiming to provide safe, hygienic and an educational work environment for her employees.