Date post: | 07-Dec-2014 |
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Nobody Ever Told Me About That!
Berkeley International Office (BIO)2299 Piedmont Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720
http://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu
Register Full-Time &
Stay Registered Full-time
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Please, please, please…
Update Your Address in BearFacts
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bearfacts.berkeley.edu
Employment Rules
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On Campus• 20 hours per week
during the semester• Unlimited during
vacation periods• J-1 : On Campus
Payment Authorization from BIO
Off Campus• You ALWAYS need work authorization
from BIO• Check our website and come see us!
Maintain your health insurance
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Things can get very expensive here
Taxes
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• YES, you have to file a tax report even if you did not work
• We have tax software FREE for you to use (available in March)
• UC Employees : You should register for a Glacier account or you will be taxed 30%
When signing a contract or lease,
remember …
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• They are usually enforceable by law
• Read the whole contract including the fine print
• Don’t sign if you are not clear
• Be brave, ask questions!
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Download software for FREE! @ Software Central
ist.berkeley.edu/software-central/
Transportation
• Remember you get a Bus Pass!• Taxis are expensive• Use BART
Other tips …
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Recycling:
Pay attention
to the different
bins
Please take fire drills seriously
Not everybody has homes
Food Matters• Skip McDonalds try In and Out• Portions are big! Take the rest to
go.• Don’t forget to tip!
Weather• Microclimates• Layer up!
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Get into the
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Don’t wear RED
on Game Day!!!
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Remember… Study hard
Have fun
Take advantage of this experience
Expect some culture shock & adjustment
And…
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BIO is here to help!
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Now, you know!!!