U.S. and American Culture
Living in a foreign country presents you with two obvious challenges: language and cultural barriers.
- Language barriers might be easier for you to handle because you will be constantly exposed to Americans speaking English, and many English classes are available to help you.
- Understanding the ways of a foreign culture can be more difficult. Americans are often generalized, but generalizations are usually not very accurate.
When you combining the information here with your actual experience in the U.S., you should be able to enjoy your time in the U.S. more fully.
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You likely will have to make a cultural adjustment even if this is not your first time away from home.
It’s normal to expect a period during which you adjust to the culture around you.
Information about the banking structure in the U.S. as well as information on taxes.
The U.S government does not provide health care. You are responsible for purchasing health insurance. Massachusetts law requires health insurance, as does the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010.
Information about follow the rules of caution when you are uncertain about new surroundings, new transactions, and new acquaintances.
United States Post Offices are located throughout the Boston area to facilitate the mailing of documents and items.
There are many opportunities to learn to speak, read, and write English in the Boston area. Partners HealthCare offers several resources, and community groups and private companies also offer programs.