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What’s the Biggest Challenge for International Students in the U.S?

What’s the Biggest Challenge for International Students in the U.S?

Jul 7, 2023

Discover the key obstacle faced by international students in the U.S. and the best solution available for you today!

Ever wondered what's the hardest part of studying in the U.S. for international students? Back in 2013, campusSIMS was asking the same thing. Most would guess it’s about dorm essentials or campus navigation, but the real answer surprised everyone — it was all about securing reliable wireless service.

The birth of campusSIMS

This discovery was the driving force behind the creation of campusSIMS. Its mission? Making the U.S. university experience simpler for international students by ensuring reliable, affordable mobile phone service.

Partnership and solution

To make this a reality, campusSIMS joined forces with StudyUSA and Mint Mobile. Through this partnership, campusSIMS provides a free Mint Mobile SIM card to international students. The best part? You can get this SIM while still in your home country, which means instant access to a U.S. phone number and immediate mobile service upon arrival in the U.S.

Flexible and affordable plans

campusSIMS doesn’t just offer connectivity, it offers it at a price that you can afford. Affordable plans starting at just $15/month are available, with unlimited talk and text, and flexible data options ranging from 5GB, 15GB, 20GB, and unlimited options.

Invest in your studies, save on your wireless

This is not just a tagline for campusSIMS, it's the company’s philosophy. campusSIMS believes that as international students you should be investing in your studies, not worrying about overpriced or unreliable wireless service.

From question to solution

campusSIMS started with a question in 2013 and transformed it into a solution that has helped countless international students in the U.S. It's a shining example of how the right questions can lead to innovative solutions.

Get your free SIM card today

Ready to join the many who've made their U.S. transition smoother with campusSIMS? Order a FREE SIM card today!

Follow this link to get started: https://bit.ly/CampusSIMSArticle

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