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Tag: USA

  • Irene at Ohio State University

    Irene at Ohio State University

    Pre-Departure:

    While preparing for the summer school at Ohio State University (OSU), I had a mixture of excitement and anticipation for the forthcoming trip. I was looking forward to meeting and interacting with renowned authors and established researchers in Mathematical Biosciences. I was also looking forward to meeting postgraduate students from other institutions with similar research interests and above all, learning new skills in Mathematical modelling of infectious disease spread. I was excited at the prospects of acquiring more knowledge for my future research projects. I had gotten to know about the Mathematical Biosciences Institute from friends who have been there before. With several people in my research field speaking highly of the institute and the quality of research it offers, I couldn’t wait to have an experience of my own.

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  • Derrick at Montana State University

    Derrick at Montana State University

    Pre-departure Information:

    US Visa:

    The process of obtaining a US VISA is fairly simple once you have received the DS2019. There are some fees to be paid, online forms to fill in and you have to make an appointment at the US embassy. My appointment took me about 15 minutes. After your VISA has been approved at the appointment, you will normally have your VISA and passport back within a week. You can choose where you want it posted to which is also very convenient.

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  • Herman at West Virginia University

    Herman at West Virginia University

    Pre-departure:

    In order to depart to the U.S.A the visa application has to be done. It is important to make sure that you have the valid I-20 document which ensures a speedy visa, with a lot less complications. I would also recommend to book your flight tickets well in advanced, due to the late acceptance response this is a bit of a hassle. In regard to the flight tickets it is also better to look online and then go to Student Flights with the selected flights and prices. The company is obliged to provide these prices and will greatly help with cost reduction. By buying tickets through them you will be able to make a return date change which will be very convenient, because of later travels.

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