LIFE IN NYC
A short cheat sheet on everything you need to know before coming to NYC!
Must-have documents for entering the US:
1. Proof of identity (Passport + F-1Visa)
2. Proof of address
3. Proof of enrollment (I-20)
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Banks
Opening a bank account should definitely be one of the first things you need to do when you get here.
The big three to pick from are:
Chase
Citibank
Bank of America
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Mobile phone services
Similarly you’ll need to pick a mobile phone service to keep your snapchat streaks and to whatsapp your loved ones back home. A family plan would be more cost-efficient as well if you have friends to share with.
The four big NYC service providers to pick from are :
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AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Verizon
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Sprint
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Eating-out
NY has an abundance of restaurants and bars to go to! I’m sure everyone has a bucket list on where to go. While this is not a recommendation list (there a million of these online), this is a reminder that tipping is customary in any service- based business in NYC. The convention is to tip 15% to 20% of the total bill, excluding tax.
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Must have apps
Venmo – an extremely useful app to transfer money after a fun night out with friends
Uber/Lyft – transportation apps
Door Dash/Grub Hub – food delivery apps
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