Life in the United States is different from China in many details. Understanding it as early as possible will help international students who first arrived in the United States quickly integrate into American life. Below, Mito International lists eight life tips for you.

1.? Electricity consumption while studying in the United States

The voltage in the United States is 110V, while the voltage in China is 220V. Therefore, electrical appliances with a rated voltage of 220V generally cannot be used in the United States. Electric heating equipment may be available, but it is a serious under-voltage operation and will shorten the life of the equipment. There is no need to bring the above equipment. Appliances using 110V-240V adaptive power supply can be brought to the United States. Note: The layout of the three-phase plug in the United States is the same as that of most desktop computer case power supplies, that is, a cylindrical prong plus two parallel flat prongs, which is completely different from the commonly used three-phase plug in China.

2.? Payment methods for studying in the United States

Credit cards are very common in the United States, but you still need to prepare a certain amount of cash with you. Because some stores only accept cash payments under a certain consumption amount in order to evade taxes. In order to establish your own credit history, it is recommended to apply for a credit card issued by a U.S. bank as soon as possible.

3.? Telephone for life in the United States

If you don’t need to use a phone line to access the Internet, you can buy a mobile phone directly. It is more convenient to make calls using a mobile phone - IP calling card. The phone comes free with the service plan in the United States. If you think free mobile phones are not good, you can buy one with your own money. It's a personal decision in this regard. Cell phone expenses are about $50/month. It should be noted that the phone bill beyond the free minutes is very expensive, 40 cents/minute, so be careful not to "explode"!

4.? Internet access for students studying in the United States

Internet access methods in the United States basically include: dial-up, DSL, cable TV, wireless, and satellite. Currently, DSL and cable TV cables are used more frequently. Typical prices: DSL $20/month, cable TV $50/month. Many schools have campus-wide wireless networks that current students can use for free after applying for an account; some also provide dial-up Internet accounts for free use by current students. You can find out the specific situation by asking around after arriving at the school.

5.? Eating while studying in the United States

Most Chinese students learn to cook, not only to make them more accustomed to eating, but also to save money. In order to save cooking time, it is recommended to cook two to three meals at a time. Note: Americans do not bleed pigs when they kill them. Therefore, when roasting meat, the meat should be soaked in water for a period of time, then boiled, drained of the water, and then washed with warm water. Then proceed to regular cooking.

6.?The church in American life

In the United States, many high schools are religious schools. Experts suggest that even if you do not believe in Christianity, you should be tolerant towards people who believe in Christianity. If you really cannot accept them, you should also pay attention to your methods when refusing to associate with them~

7.?United States Washing clothes in studying abroad

Americans do not have the habit of hanging clothes in the sun after washing. They always use a dryer to dry them after washing. Therefore, clothes shrink significantly. So, when buying clothes here, be sure to buy something a little larger.

8.?Shopping for groceries while studying in the United States

Unless the place you go to is really remote, you can always find Oriental stores in your own city, village or town. Oriental stores are mostly opened by Vietnamese, Chinese, and Koreans. In the Oriental Store, you can find condiments, raw materials, etc. needed for Chinese cooking. Supermarkets run by older Americans are now starting to have Asian food on their shelves. So, shopping for groceries won’t be difficult. Of course, it’s unrealistic to think that you can buy everything.