Category: Post Arrival- Stage 1

Be sure to have your kid’s US SIM number active before going to the Banks. You will need it to open the accounts! Make sure to take a printout of the bank statement from the bank after opening the account(s) and making a small deposit. It will prove invaluable as an Indiana address proof. You…

By now, hopefully you have made your customised shopping list from the original Packing & shopping list I posted earlier and you have also placed your orders for items which you want to order online. That now leaves you with the things you need to buy personally while in Lafayette. Most of the items on…

West Lafayette has fewer options than the larger metros like New York and LA, but there are still more than 400 restaurants in the Greater Lafayette Area- some of which come highly recommended. See the maps below:

Walking– Depending where you live in the first year, the distance between most housing options and classrooms can be easily traveled on foot. The dorms are about a 10 to 15-minute walk, while students living at Hilltop Apartments will have a 20 to 30-minute walk to reach the main part of campus. For BGR/BGR, come…

After arriving in West Lafayette, these are the things you need to get done quickly After the essential steps above, you can now plan to do (or skip) the following around the time you have free; There is also a vital – Get a Travel Signature– but since you can’t do this till around 2-3…

In America, tipping is optional in name only. Legally it’s voluntary but if you slink out of a restaurant without leaving a gratuity of between 20 and 25 per cent, you’re likely to be chased by a waiter demanding to know why. To help you avoid tipping anxiety (and disgruntled waiters), I will explain how…

Now, your child will soon join the ranks of the Purdue Boilermakers! In my next section, I will take you on a self-guided tour around the campus and show you the important places you will likely need to visit as part of setting them up for success! Boiler Up!