Accommodation

On-campus accommodation in US for foreign students:  Many students prefer living at on-campus accommodations because on its many inherent advantages:

  1. It’s suited for social bonding on-campus residences give you enhanced sense of community and elevate your overall university experience.
  2. It’s convenient living on campus, you are just a heartbeat away from resources like university library and gym area
  3. It’s economical why buy furniture and kitchen utilities when you get them for free! Also, you save on commuting costs.



According to information on Stanford website, students living off-campus end up spending on average 10-35% more on living allowances than those staying on-campus.

While every university has its own specific on-campus housing allocations, like MIT offers graduates a choice between five residence halls for single students and two apartment buildings for students with families, and fee rates, they are indicative of what to expect when you are on the lookout to find the right accommodation in US.

Estimated living cost for the US is around $10000 to $12000 per year, which averages around $700 to $1000 per month. This includes your accommodation costs, room, and board, food, travel, textbooks, weather appropriate clothing and entertainment expenses as well.



Here is a range of costs that have been considered while estimating the living expenses-

  1. Books and study material costs around $500 to $1000 per year
  2. Travel costs within the US will be from $300 to $700
  3. Accommodation will cost between $5000 and $7500 per year
  4. For living off campus, the cost of renting an apartment will be between $300 and $600 a month but could be higher depending on the location of the school.
  5. Meals should cost around $2500 a year if you do not eat out too many times
  6. Shopping for clothes will cost more than $500 annually if you are in a cold country
  7. Personal and variable expenses will be around $2000 per year

Welcome Week

Welcome Week is your opportunity to make friends, learn more about studying at the university and living in the country. You will be invited to attend a number of events throughout Welcome Week – some of which are optional and others compulsory.



Travel to your Institution

If you are staying near the university, there is shuttle service available. Else, you may choose to travel by trains or buses.

Opening a bank account

When opening an account in person, most banks you will need a social security number and passport, but most banks will allow you to use your student ID number.