u/Automatic-Laugh6345

hello, i will be landing on LA international airport on the morning of Aug23th. i am a F-1 student at smc. How do i get a sim card?

Hello!
I’m an incoming international student in the U.S. starting my 2+2 transfer pathway, and I'm feeling really anxious about choosing my major.

I originally wanted to do Accounting because it just fits my personality the best. i just saw that its a very routine based job. hard studying but easy when working if you know what you are doing. So I was planning on really trying my best and work hard! Which has become an unfamiliar thing for me bc i have been battling with depression since 2024 and just been getting better this year(even if Im not proud of it.)

However, my parents are encouraging me to become a Financial Engineering major instead because they want me to make as much money as possible and live a comfortable life which they couldnt really do themselves.(dont get me wrong we lived comfortably but it was hard for my parents.)

The problem is, Financial Engineering requires heavy STEM calculus, linear algebra, and advanced coding (Python/C++). And I have heard about this job (financial engineering) once or twice if even. I’m average at math at best, I don't know anything about programming or finance yet, and I don't think I can compete in a hyper-competitive, high-quant field. Accounting feels like a much better fit for me since it’s more about number heavy instead of math heavy. And yes im aware it isnt that easy to become an accountant.

For international students or people working in accounting/finance:
Is accounting a solid, realistic career path for an international student trying to secure a stable job and support family?
How can I explain to my parents that Financial Engineering is a completely different, math/tech-heavy beast compared to accounting or general finance?
I don't care about a luxury lifestyle. i can just live in a one bedroom apartment. im completely fine. I just want a stable career and a clear routine. Any advice would mean a lot!

Hello!
I’m an incoming international student in the U.S. starting my 2+2 transfer pathway, and I'm feeling really anxious about choosing my major.

I originally wanted to do Accounting because it just fits my personality the best. i just saw that its a very routine based job. hard studying but easy when working if you know what you are doing. So I was planning on really trying my best and work hard! Which has become an unfamiliar thing for me bc i have been battling with depression since 2024 and just been getting better this year(even if Im not proud of it.)

However, my parents are encouraging me to become a Financial Engineering major instead because they want me to make as much money as possible and live a comfortable life which they couldnt really do themselves.(dont get me wrong we lived comfortably but it was hard for my parents.)

The problem is, Financial Engineering requires heavy STEM calculus, linear algebra, and advanced coding (Python/C++). And I have heard about this job (financial engineering) once or twice if even. I’m average at math at best, I don't know anything about programming or finance yet, and I don't think I can compete in a hyper-competitive, high-quant field. Accounting feels like a much better fit for me since it’s more about number heavy instead of math heavy. And yes im aware it isnt that easy to become an accountant.

For international students or people working in accounting/finance:
Is accounting a solid, realistic career path for an international student trying to secure a stable job and support family?
How can I explain to my parents that Financial Engineering is a completely different, math/tech-heavy beast compared to accounting or general finance?
I don't care about a luxury lifestyle. i can just live in a one bedroom apartment. im completely fine. I just want a stable career and a clear routine. Any advice would mean a lot!

im going to the us on aug 23th to attend santa monica college. i dont care about trendy places to live or if there are a lot of roommates. just affordable housing (under 1400usd) close to smc (under 3miles) without any bug nightmares and such.

im moving to the us all the way from east asia to attend smc. i have never been abroad and i have to stay there for 4 years. idk how i should take the bus or the metro. my apt is near ucla mathias botanical garden, 4miles away from smc. pls help me on what i should know and if there are any apps i need to download.