If You're An International Student In The US - Read This

Hey there!

Whether you’re currently taking summer classes, working on campus, interning at a company, or just soaking in a well-deserved break - your life as an international student in the U.S. is anything but easy.

But what if you didn’t have to figure it all out alone?

At Roam, we know that the international student journey is complicated - because we experienced it ourselves. It’s an ongoing process - of finding the right services, managing finances, making friends, building a career, and just figuring things out. That’s exactly why we built Roam.

Let’s break down how we actually do this…

🧭 The Roam Marketplace: Everything You Need - In One Place.

If you’ve ever found yourself asking seniors for advice or endlessly scrolling through social media trying to figure out which SIM card or health insurance plan to get - you’re definitely not alone. We’ve all been there. It can take months of trial, error, and unnecessary spending to finally land on services that are actually reliable, affordable, and student-friendly.

That’s where the Roam Marketplace comes in.

We’ve done the research, negotiated with providers, and created a single space where you can access student-optimized solutions across key categories:

• 📱Phone Plans (get the most affordable, high-data plans with reliable network coverage)

• 🏦 Banking (International student-friendly policies like: no $15 incoming wire transfer fee, get a credit card without an SSN etc.)

• 🩺 Health Insurance (plans at affordable rates - saving you thousands of dollars. Ditch the pricey university insurance plan)

• 🏠 Housing tools ( moving off campus, for an internship, or moving in with roommates? - simplify your accommodation search)

• 💸 Tax Filing (filing taxes as an international student can be confusing, here’s how)

• 🍽️ Meal Subscriptions (mom’s not around to cook you food, so get yourself some backup) - get 25% off your first order using ROAMTCC25

• 🎓 Affordable U.S. College Courses ( this is the biggest cheat code - save thousands of dollars on tuition, by taking college classes that will transfer to your university)

Everything is easy to browse, compare, and sign up for in one place - with transparent information to help you make the right decision.

If you're overpaying for your phone plan or still unsure about your insurance - you don’t have to be. Start fresh with Roam.

👉 Check out the Marketplace

🤝 Roam Connect: Meet International Students At Your University!

What if I told you that you could connect with students from your university, pursuing the same degree, graduating in the same year, and from your country within… seconds.

We built a tool to help you do just this: Meet Roam Connect - our growing community platform that lets you instantly connect with other students on their social media such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and snapchat based on:

• University

• Degree or Major

• Graduation year

• Country of origin

Whether you want to find a roommate, make friends, network professionally, or just feel less alone - Roam Connect makes it easy. We’re building a network of new students, current students and alumni, to serve as the biggest and simplest networking tool for international students in the U.S.

🧡 You belong here. Join Roam Connect in just 60 seconds.

Not a current international student? Fill out this quick survey so we can send you tailored content based on where you’re at in your international student journey.

💬 Mentorship Calls - The Cheat Code

If you're trying to figure out your next step - be it CPT, job/internship search strategy, applying for teaching assistantships, research assistantships, changing majors, or just navigating life in the U.S. - sometimes Google just doesn't cut it.

That’s why we offer 30-minute 1:1 mentorship calls with international student professionals who’ve been exactly where you are. These are ex-students who’ve figured out internships, full-time roles, immigration hurdles, and everything in between - and now they’re here to help you do the same.

They’ll give you honest, practical advice on things like:

• How to position yourself for jobs

• Immigration timelines and options

• What to prioritize as a student

• Career decisions based on your visa timeline

• How to build confidence, stay consistent, and not feel lost

These conversations can be truly game-changing, like having someone on the inside telling you what’s going to come next. Set yourself up for success.
👉 Book a Mentorship Call

Need help choosing services from the marketplace instead? We also offer free 15-minute concierge calls to help you get set up with any of our partners.

📚 UPI Study: Save on College Credits

If you need to take general education requirements, electives, or pre-req classes as part of your degree - why not take them online and save thousands? You can still take your major specific classes at your university, here’s how:

Through our partnership with UPI Study, you can take accredited U.S. college courses for just $300 each. These are credits that can transfer to over 2,100 U.S. colleges and universities, and are perfect if you want to:

• Fulfill degree requirements during summer/winter

• Fast-track graduation

• Reduce your overall tuition

• Strengthen your grad school or H-1B profile

If you’re serious about saving money on your U.S. degree, schedule a free advising call and we’ll help you check if your school accepts credits.

💌 The Roam Newsletter: You’re Reading It Right Now

Every week, we send you thoughtful, informative content created specifically for international students - just like you.

We’ve covered everything from:

• How to budget as an international student

• Building your credit score (even without an SSN)

• Navigating internships and CPT

• Avoiding job search burnout during OPT

• What to do if you're feeling homesick

If you’ve found our emails helpful, tell a friend - or forward this one. The more students we can help, the better.

And if you’re not sure if you’re getting the right category of newsletter (we have Incoming, Current, and Graduate editions), you can update your preferences anytime.

👉 Update your email preferences

So What Is ROAM?

We’re Not Just A Company. We’re A Community. Roam is growing because international students like you trust us, recommend us, and share us with friends. We now have:

• 34.7K+ Instagram followers

• 5,100+ newsletter readers

• 850+ students in our Fall 2025 WhatsApp community

• A global team of engineers, designers, creators and educators behind the scenes

From your very first service sign-up to your first full-time job - we’re building tools that make sure you don’t waste time, money, or energy figuring it out on your own.

You’ve already taken the brave step of studying in a new country. Roam exists to make sure you get the most out of it - so just know this:

You’re not alone. You’re Roaming with us.

Best,
The Roam Growth Team 🧡