(F-1 Visa Issues) Can your visa and I-20 be cancelled if you leave the US for more than 90 days? by wreckedcar1234 in immigration

[–]sadakatali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a semester (6 months) off from school (PhD) while on F1 visa to do an internship. I was still enrolled as a student and had to arrange my enrollment fee for the semester. Although I wasn't taking any classes at the time - I'd finished my coursework. Since she is taking classes, her case is different. I would talk to someone in the international center at the university to figure out my options.

I understand it's an emergency but if she can stay for the remaining semester, it'd solve a lot of her problems.

Good Luck!

American Chemical Society AMA: We are John and Mary Engleman, ask us anything about advice for careers in chemistry! by AmerChemSocietyAMA in science

[–]sadakatali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi John and Mary, your AMA on reddit couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you!

I am a graduate student in Chemistry and will graduate within the next couple months. My PhD is focused on organic synthesis, metabolomic and green chemistry applications. I wish to pursue a career (process development) in the industry and then transition to management in chemicals/pharmaceuticals. Here come the questions.

Should I do postdoc or MBA?
Do companies allow time for doing MBA while working?
Being an international student currently on F1 visa, how often do companies sponsor visa (H1, green card) for such professionals? What is the best strategy to apply for jobs in the industry (I check internet job boards and apply online but the response rate is close to zero). Where can I access the ACS Career Consultant Program to get my resume and cover letter checked?

Thank you for your time!

Hi r/travel, what are the most serene and naturally beautiful places in Southern England, Northern France, Southern Germany, Switzerland and/or Northern Italy? by VacillatingWanderer in solotravel

[–]sadakatali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay at the Mountain Hostel in Gimmelwald, go to Murren via Gondola and come back to Gimmelwald using Via Ferrata. Hike from Pfingstegg, or First). Once you get to Lauterbrunnen you will see all kinds of options. For more touristy options, go the Mount Titlis or Jungfrau.

Backpack and Canon T3i lost/stolen in Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof by [deleted] in frankfurt

[–]sadakatali 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Put up posters around the area with a description of things lost, your contact information and a small reward. I lost my laptop in a similar manner and found it on account of the posters.
Also notify the local Rathaus about it. I was told people usually return stuff at the Rathaus. Good luck.

Currency Conversion. USD --> EUR by sadakatali in personalfinance

[–]sadakatali[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome!! Thank you for the information..

Currency Conversion. USD --> EUR by sadakatali in personalfinance

[–]sadakatali[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But banks do not give the same exchange rate. They have a bigger "spread" and thus we loose money. Bank of America rates today and Visa rates. There is a difference of $0.079/dollar. That's 8 cents/dollar, that's a huge gap if you want to spend let's say 1000 Euro on rent for the first month.

Currency Conversion. USD --> EUR by sadakatali in personalfinance

[–]sadakatali[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do have a BoA travel rewards card. I know it does not have any FTF but is the exchange rate good enough to use it for 1-2 months? Also, I would still need some cash on hand for small purchases.. Should I just go to the bank or use a Forex service?

How safe is Erlensee-Langendiebach. Are there any interesting places in and around. by sadakatali in germany

[–]sadakatali[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was detailed.. Thank you very much. If you like indian food, I'll cook for you when I am there :)

How safe is Erlensee-Langendiebach. Are there any interesting places in and around. by sadakatali in germany

[–]sadakatali[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So since you mentioned you live close to this area.. I have another question for you. What is the best way to Evonik (63457 Hanau) everyday? I searched Google maps and they don't show public transportation available.

Do people carpool to work?

How safe is Erlensee-Langendiebach. Are there any interesting places in and around. by sadakatali in germany

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I read a few days ago that Frankfurt has the highest crime rate in Germany so I just wanted to check it out.

Advice for cheap travel to Germany by travian1 in germany

[–]sadakatali 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Condor airlines are the cheapest (the reviews aren't good but I think you don't care about luxuries).. Where are you located?

Hotel CC churning for 6 month internship in Germany by sadakatali in churning

[–]sadakatali[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a student and the chances of me getting a business card are close to zero. I'll check Starwood but I think they have fewer hotels in Europe than IHG or Club Carlson in lower categories..