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International Student Orientation Fall 2018 Rollins College Life Basics International Student Orientation Fall 2018 Rollins College

Agenda Needs- How to receive and send mail Beware of phishing  Social Security Number  Driver’s License  Cell Phone  Bank account  Building credits  How to receive and send mail  Beware of phishing  Transportation   Financial Resources

Social Security Numbers (SSN) What is it? a 9-digit number issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to those individuals who are eligible to work in the United States Why do I need it? required in order to be paid for any work you do in the U.S., on-campus or for practical training How do I get it? must have a job offer in order to qualify to apply for a SSN application procedures are outlined on OISSS website

Driver’s License What is it and why do I need it? A document needed in order to drive a motor vehicle in the U.S. A form of government-issued identification that may carry rather than your passport when in the U.S. How do I get it? Request letter certifying student status from Office of International Student & Scholar Services (OISSS) to confirm that you are maintaining both immigration and academic status Go to the nearest DMV office and bring the following items: a valid passport and visa I-94 Departure Record (indicating F-1 or J-1 D/S) Rollins College Student ID Card Current Form I-20 or DS-2019 A certifying student status letter from OISSS

Cell Phones / Communication with Home Various options: Pay as you go phones Prepaid cell phone plan - pay in advance for service Contract cell phone plan- billed once a month for a set contract time. Must have a social security number in the U.S. and an established credit history Major carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint  Campus Sim card Phone cards available online Skype, Viber, Tango, Google Hangouts, Oovoo, WhatsApp, SnapChat

Bank Accounts Many banking options in Florida Shop around before choosing a bank To open an account, you may need to present: photo identification personal data a mailing address money to deposit If you do not have a SSN yet, you may be able to open a non-interest bearing account

Building Credit What is it? Why do I need it? How do I get it? credit history is a record of how you manage the use of credit Why do I need it? If you plan to use credit to make larger purchases, such as a car or home If you plan to open lines of credit with credit card companies How do I get it? opening a secured credit card if living off-campus, try to open utility accounts in your name open store credit cards; lower line of credit and less risk

Mailboxes College of Liberal Arts students: Your Box # is located on back of your nametag CLA address for mailing is: 1000 Holt Avenue – Box ____ Winter Park, FL 32789 P.O. boxes: If you live off campus and wish to have a consistent mailing address, you may rent one from the U.S. Postal Service. Your address with Immigration must always be your physical living address – not a P.O. Box

Transportation LYNX Bus Service: you can consult their website – www.golynx.com Taxis: company names & phone numbers are listed on the OISSS website; be sure to plan and call ahead of time Uber & Lyft: two mobile apps that can be downloaded onto any smart phone. SunRail: 12 stops and a station right here in Winter Park’s Central Park. For more information and schedule check – www.sunrail.com Winter Park Village Shuttle: free with R card; van from Rollins College to Winter Park Village every Friday evening 6pm-11pm

Financial Resources International student scholarships OISSS Resources Home Country International student loan U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident co-signer 5-year credit history Economic Hardship Work Authorization

Discounts International Student Discount Card Disney, Blue Man Group, Target, Hard Rock Café, etc. $20 for one year www.myisic.com to see discounts and enroll

International Student & Scholar Services website – www.rollins.edu/int-students office schedule walk-ins appointments email workshops programs Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RollinsOisss Instagram: http://instagram.com/rollinsoisss