Posts from 2024 (Page 3)
Straw Stem Column (Study Abroad Notes)
Testimonial 1.3 Time torments me. I tried all the methods, all the people begged, all the good things were said, but I was still like a frog falling into a deep well, the scenery outside could be heard, the rain was falling, but my mind and body were completely trapped. There has been a showdown with the tutor, and the study has withdrawn, but there is no way out and no hope ahead. I can’t get a passport, so I…
Feelings after a roller coaster breakdown
I used to be very timid, and every time I rode the roller coaster, my hands were hard to grasp, my eyes were closed tightly, and I didn’t feel relaxed at all. Until one time, while waiting for the roller coaster, I encountered a situation where the roller coaster stopped spinning due to a breakdown. Seeing that the people trapped in the air were rescued safely, there were maintenance personnel who went up to repair them. A lot of people…
What should I do if I lose my accommodation key? Where to go and how to get the key?
The extra key at the front desk can be used five times per school year for 60 minutes each time. More than 5 times, or more than 60 minutes at a time, the school automatically considers the key lost. “Friendly” to help you change the lock cylinder and new keys. Add $45 more to your next month’s bill. Of course, if you lose your key, the school will follow the “friendly” approach mentioned above. Someone said that it would be…
How do I get a bank card? How do I send money from China? How do I pay my tuition fees?
You can apply for a bank account when you first come to the United States, and you need to bring your passport Level 1 I-20 to a bank branch to handle it. Normally, if you open an account, the bank account includes checking account and saving account. Checking account allows you to withdraw money directly at will, with no interest. Saving account, similar to domestic fixed deposits, there is a certain interest, so you can’t withdraw money at will. The…
Water safety
Swimming on a hot summer day is a great activity. Especially for students who have just arrived in the United States, they are full of curiosity about everything, and the blue private pool has a lot of temptation. Swimming fitness is a good thing, but please pay special attention to safety. A few years ago, a Chinese student at ASU was paralyzed and had to return to China because he did not pay attention to safety when using the swimming…
Which phone plan to choose?
Which phone plan is better? Bring your passport and I-20 to a physical communication store (or SSN if you have one), the following three phone carriers are widely used by ASU students. Each company has individual and family packages. Individual plans are more expensive than family plans, but they offer more freedom. The larger the number of people in the family package, the cheaper it is for individuals, but pay attention to the maximum number of people, shared traffic, deposit,…
How to choose a course
First of all, log into MyASU. New students need to meet the advisor first. There is an Advising option on the website. When you put the mouse on it, you will have the contact information of the advisor. It is recommended to call directly for the first time and make an appointment with the advisor. After meeting with the advisor, they will tell you which courses you should choose. The compulsory courses are those, and there are some electives. The…
How do I get a driver’s license in Arizona?
The Driver’s License test is divided into two parts: a written test and a road test. After passing the written test, you will get a Permit, and then you will get an official driver’s license after passing the road test. The test locations are all in the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD). Written test Please bring your passport and I-20 (SSN if available) with you when you go to MVD to take the written test. When registering for the written test,…
I Thank God (poetry recommendation)
Singer Rhema Marvanne was born on September 15, 2002 and is a gospel singer from Texas, USA. This song was included on the album “Believe” released in 2011. “I Thank God” by Rhema Marvanne I thank God for his loveI thank God for his peaceI thank God for his graceAnd for all the joy he bringsI thank God for his strengthI thank God for his powerI thank God for his truthHis mercy sees me throughI thank God for my lifeI…
What is SSN? How do I get an SSN?
A Social Security Number (SSN) is a nine-digit number issued by the U.S. federal government to its citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents. The main purpose of a social security number is to keep track of an individual’s tax information, and it has now become a de facto identification card. (Quoted from Wikipedia) Uses of SSN How to get and apply for an SSN For students, the way to get an SSN is generally to get a legal job…
Bulletin: 2024-07-07
News GROW (Sundays 11:15am-12:25pm) June- August Youth & College – Genesis (Youth Center) P. ChrisGospel Project (B-110) Nathan PalmerLife of Christ (CO-201) Alan Gin, Ernie Fung (finishes July 14)Understanding Mormonism (CO-201) Marcus Bejot (July 21 & 28)Am I Ready for the Final Judgment? (CO-201) Ernie Fung (August 4-18) WORD: A Church is Nurtured Pastor Larry Lee • 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 A Faithful Servant (2:1-6) A Gentle Mother (2:7-8) A Diligent Father (2:9-12) An Accepted Word (2:13-16) An Anticipated Glory (2:17-20)…