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Traveling to the United States
Before the student travels to the U.S., he or she must inform the university, so that any necessary arrangements can be made ahead of time, such as transportation from the airport, directions to the campus, and where to check-in upon arrival. It is advisable to arrive at the airport at least two hours before the flight departure time. If the student's university is in a city where there is no international airport, then the student must fly into the nearest airport obtain the customs and immigration clearance before traveling to the final destination. If the student has to change planes en route, then he or she should make sure that there is enough time to collect baggage and complete the immigration and customs formalities. It is advisable to choose a flight with at least a three hour layover. Students should remember to prepare the following items before they depart:
- Ticket
- Passport
- Paperwork from the university
- I-20 form
- I-94 form
- Evidence of financial resources
- Original certificates and mark sheets
- Medical records
- Address and direction to the university
- University contact information
- Traveler's checks and U.S. dollars
- Dress and casual clothes for all seasons: warm clothing for cold weather and light clothing for warm weather
- Business clothes: dark suits, button down shirts, and ties for men, and pants suits, skirts and blouses, or dresses for women. Outerwear, such as coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Plenty of undergarments and socks
- Toiletries, such as soap, antiperspirant, shampoo, conditioner, a toothbrush, and toothpaste
- Personal entertainment items, such as books or music
It is important to check in advance with the airline about the luggage requirements as it varies from each airline. Most of the airlines allow students to carry extra luggage than the allowed limit for other passengers. In general, passengers are allowed two pieces of baggage to be checked in, each of which may be upto 70 lbs (32 Kgs) and also subject to certain dimensional restrictions. Passengers are also allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage on board. It is highly recommended to have a spare set of clothes in carry-on baggage, in case the checked-in baggage is delayed or lost upon arrival. This may happen occasionally and passengers are entitled to monetary compensation from the airline for the loss. Please contact the nearest desk of the airline concerned immediately after the loss is noticed. Always keep valuables - cash, traveler's checks, passport, visa documents, airplane tickets, International Driving Permit, Original Educational Certificates - in the carry-on baggage. Do not put them in the checked-in baggage. It is also advisable to keep a copy of all the documents at home before leaving for the U.S.
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