Establishing life in the U.S. can be daunting. There is always so much to do and to know. These pages are intended to provide basic information needed to settle into life in the U.S.
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Finding a place to live and settling into the community
- Looking for a place to live (house hunting tips):
- Renter's insurance:
- Tenants Rights District of Columbia
- Tenants Rights Virginia
- Tenants Rights Maryland
- Enrolling Children in School
- Shopping
- Gyms/Sports Facilities:
- Eugene I. Kane (Catholic University's Fitness Center)
- Other Gyms near Catholic University
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Things to know about personal finances
- Getting a Social Security Number
- Opening a bank account
- Establishing credit in the U.S.
- Tax filing obligations
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Adjusting to life in the U.S.
- Cultural Adjustment
- Safety and U.S. laws
- U.S. laws
- The affect of an arrest
- Know Your Rights when encountering law enforcement
- Health issues
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Getting around the Washington, D.C. Area
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Entertaining friends and family
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Laws in the United States
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Taxes
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Scam Alert
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