Things you should know before your departure

1. The things
you should know
Julia Hsu
juliachiung@gmail.com

2. • Before you go to the US
• Birth of Certificate
• Immunization
• Social Security Number
• Driver License
• Eye and dental checks

3. Two months before
• Find a good school district
• Find a affordable apartment
• Start to check the car
• Find supports, such as church, school

4. Apartment
• Double glazed windows
• Small one

5. Driver License
• You need one for lower insurance.
• Download it asap
• Know your test area and practice

6. Education
• Public Library for books, DVDs, and
activities
• Free Museums
• Local Affairs
• Boys and Girls Club

7. Health Care
• Insurance for kids
• Insurance for women
• Find a local clinic and make sure in your
insurance company list
• Bring the medicines from Taiwan

8. Leisure
• Community Center
• YMCA
• Park Services

9. Travel
• Camping
• Road trip
• Plan as early as possible
• Cooler

10. Three months before
you leave
• Start to put the selling car ads in craigslist
• Lower the price accordingly
• Never sell the car to dealers

11. One month before you
move back
• Don’t buy too much unless your are going
to ship them.
• Don’t leave the United States.

12. Money Saving
• Ask for scholarships
• Be a member
• Coupon
• Sales

13. Thank you!!!