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Travel Information
Information on travel, visas, and other immigration documents and procedures.
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Tax Information
Information about federal income tax, state tax, other taxes and related issues.
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Campus Basics
How to get your Penn ID, applying for SSN, obtain your Penn email, do banking, go shopping, dining on campus and using transportation.
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Academic Life
Information on course units, degree requirements, registration, payment, academic resources, and higher education in the US and at Penn
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University Policies and Procedures
Information on The PennBook, a collection of policies that relate to student life at Penn, and what to do if things go wrong
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Staying Safe
Information on the Division of Public Safety Services and the rights you should know
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Healthcare and Medical Insurance
Introduction to US Health Care System, medical insurance, medical care, mental health, dental care, and quick health links
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Resources for Families
Information on support groups, employment options for dependents, daycare, schools, public assistance, and health & insurance
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Exploring Philadelphia and Beyond
Information on campus area and general information about the city and events
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Coping with a New Culture
Information on services at Penn, how to adjust life, getting involved, campus life and family
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What are Americans Like
Information on a wide variety of American characteristics such as individualism, privacy, equality, etc...
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Intercultural Topics
Information on life, American units of measure, and conversion table