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Welcome to Boston, A Guide for International Newcomers, 2011-2012

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10th Edition
(by Karen Rudnick, Anne P. Copeland, and Helenann Wright)

A unique practical resource for anyone moving to Boston, Massachusetts. Special attention is given to the questions international newcomers have, but people moving from other parts of the US will find all their questions answered here as well. Updated every year, the book gives reliable, detailed information not found in any other single resource. New edition published June 2011.

144 pages

$14.95 with multiple copy discounts

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We include this book in our orientation packets for incoming postdoctoral research fellows. It is always considered to be a terrific resource to help them acclimate to the US in general, and to Boston in particular.
Carolyn, Boston, MA August 2011
We have been using the Welcome to Boston guide for several years with incoming international postdoctoral research fellows. The guide provides excellent information on various aspects of living in Boston and American culture. Our fellows have found the book to be invaluable.
Debra,Boston, MA August 2011

I am an international student advisor at a small private college in Boston. I have been using this book for over four years now. I distribute one copy to each international student duriong International Student Orientation. The book is a wealth of information and an incredible resource for international students--- it covers everything from american clothing sizes to how to buy a car in the U.S. It is also good size which allows students to carry the book with them while they walk around Boston.

This book is also a great resource for international student advisors! It has helped me quickly access answers to some of the questions my students have had about life in Boston/the U.S. and how to do certain things. The fact that they publish a new edition each year also helps me to feel confident that the material in the book is up-to-date. I highly recommend this book!

Lena, Boston, MA August 2011





SAMPLE OF SUBJECTS COVERED    

Important Documents:

Passport
Social Security Card
Student Identification (ID) Card
Proof of AddressDriver's License
Massachusetts ID

 

Finding a Place to Live:

Choosing Where to Live
Being near where you need to go
Staying safe
Cost
If you have children
Comparing areas

Working with a Real Estate Agent
Vocabulary for renting

Renting a Home
The application
The lease
Deposits
Roommates

Buying a Home
Lead PaintSetting Up Your Home:Utilities
Oil
Gas
Electricity
Water
Trash removal and recycling
Appliances and electronic plugs

 

Connecting to the World:

Telephones
Choosing service
Your telephone
Directory listing
Telephone bills
Public telephones
Phone cards
Wireless telephones
Wireless etiquette

Internet Access

Television and Radio
Broadcast television
Cable television
Satellite television
Radio .

 

Money Matters:

Currency
Checks
Choosing a bank
Opening a bank account
Debit/ATM cards
Credit cards
On-line banking
Receiving money from home

 

Traveling Around Town:

Boston Without a Car
Walking
The "T"
Buses
Commuter rail
Taxis

Boston With a Car
Getting a Massachusetts driver's license
Buying gasoline for your car
Parking your car


Buying or Leasing a Car
To buy a new car
To buy a used car
To lease a car


From City to City
Trains
Intercity buses
Air Travel

Shopping:

Shopping for Food
The supermarket
Specialty food stores
Farms that sell their own produce


Shopping for Your Home
Variety store chains
Moving sales
Newspaper advertisements
nternet and catalogue sales
Shopping malls and centers

 

Daily Life:

Cooking in a US Kitchen
Ovens
Electric stoves
Refrigerators
Measurements


Laundry


US Postal System
Speed of mail delivery

Boston's Weather

Consulate and Embassies

Studying English

 

Medical Concerns:


University health centers
Choosing a doctor
Getting health care when you need it
Pediatricians for children
Hospitals
Medications
24-hour pharmacies

 

If You Have Young Children:

Schools
Comparing schools
Registration
Medical records

Boston with Children
Finding activities for your child
Child care

 

Exploring Boston:

Massachusetts History

Arts Guide

Public Libraries

Sports
Rules of baseball
Rules of American football

Restaurants
Choosing a restaurant
Reservations
Charges and tips
Bread, water, and ice
Alcohol
Smoking
Vegetarians
Lobster

 

Understanding the US:

Religion in the US

Social Issues
Invitations to a friend's home
Invitations to your home
Invitations to a business dinner

Holidays

Emergencies
     
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