u/biggestfoolonearth

Have any seniors here been to US for exchange? I’m currently planning my US exchange and it just hit me that the visa fees are so expensive ($295 applicatíon fee + $455 sevis fee)?!

And the fact that I have to pay these before even going for the visa interview and knowing whether I’m successful in obtaining the visa is crazy. If i’m denied the visa, that’s $750 gone just like that ffs.

The worst are the dorm fees which are $10k for a 5 month stay. Holy crap I’ve really made some bad decisions. Seniors who’ve been to US, please spare some tips for this upcoming exchange junior… 😭

Hi everyone i’m looking for off-campus housing options this coming fall within walking/ biking distance to campus. Looking towards a semester lease from august till december.

Am open to discussing on the price, please do dm me if you have any suitable options! Or if you know of anyone who’ll be away for a semester and needs someone to cover their lease, hit me up thank you!

Hi guys I’ll be coming to SBU for a semester exchange this upcoming fall and I’m considering living on campus dorms. However I noticed that the dorms are rather pricey, and coupled with the $4000 meal plan (apparently necessary unless living in one of the residences with a kitchen?), is basically crazy expensive.

I’m currently exploring off campus housing options as well. Does anyone have any links/resources to help out on this? 🥲

And would anyone have any advice on whether living on/off campus is better? Would love to hear your stories & experiences. I’ll be more willing to pay a little premium for the campus dorms if it means getting to meet people and making more friends, but if that’s not the culture here then I’d probably rather take the cheaper off-campus housing that’s within walking/biking distance!