“We may have come on different ships, but we’re on the same boat now.” -Martin Luther King Jr. Moving to the States, starting a new life, making lots of new friends, trying out different cuisines, and travelling places were on my mind like most of you. I...
As fun as it seems to be in the USA for a new immigrant with all the glam, great lifestyle, wide roads, and endless options, the reality hits when you’re on a restrictive visa. It’s not funny when they call H4 visa a dependent visa because you are financially...
Americans love making small talk. They’re the masters at it. I know it doesn’t come easy to immigrants who are still getting used to this American culture. But with practice, you’ll get a hang of it. Also, you have to be mindful of the topics that...
Starting a conversation with a new person altogether doesn’t come easy to a lot of people. I had vocab and pronunciation barriers when I started engaging with locals in the US. I soon learned that most Americans are raised to be vocal and confident and have no...
Days off are a luxury in the US. If you’re working or studying in the U.S., it’s a good idea to learn about holidays and special observances — particularly those that give you a break! We’re talking about official holidays – schools are shut,...
In the United States, you may not get as many holidays as you would enjoy back in the South Asian countries. But they do have something widely celebrated and less known days with a reason to celebrate. Be sure to mark these special dates on your calendar –...
