roam Community - Our First Party! + New Partners

Hey friends!

To our new readers, I’m Krish Bajaj, Founder and CEO here at roam. I write, curate, and edit this newsletter alongside our amazing growth team led by our Chief Growth Officer Ansh Mundra.

In this week’s edition, we’ve got some exciting updates for you all, including a growth milestone, new partnerships, and behind the scenes coverage of our first ever events + some pictures of our amazing community that joined us. Let’s dive in!

WTF is roam?

For those new here, roam is a ecosystem for international students, built by international students.

We’re on a mission to simplify starting your life in the US by connecting you with essential services and helping you save thousands of dollars along the way.

From banking to health insurance, and mobile plans to food delivery, we partner with leading companies to bring you affordable deals and simplify your experience.

Think of us as your one-stop shop for everything you need to thrive in the US - tried and recommended by international students who walked the same path as you!

If you want to learn about how we got the idea for roam, click here to find out!

Growth Update 🚀

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve crossed a huge milestone – 25,000 followers on our Instagram! 🎉

We’ve also secured several new business partnerships that we will be unveiling in the coming weeks - two of them are announced below👇🏽

Our community is growing faster than ever, and we’re so excited to see all of you join us on this journey to making life easier for international students.

From our WhatsApp community to our upcoming events, roam is expanding, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. 💪

Introducing Our Partners

This week, we’re proud to welcome CampusSIMS and Kimber Health to the roam family! They join our incredible roster of partners, including ISO, Adro, and more, all working to provide you with the best deals and services you need as an international student.

• CampusSIMS offers affordable phone plans designed for international students, helping you stay connected with family and friends no matter where you are.

• Kimber Health provides comprehensive, affordable healthcare solutions for students, including preventive care, dental services, and mental health support.

Make sure to check out the full list of our partners and the services they offer on our website!

Adro

Adro offers mobile banking solutions to international students in the US:

• You can set up a bank (checking and savings) account before you even step foot in the US within 10 minutes completely online

• No charge for wire transfers

• Get a credit card without an SSN to help you get an early start of building a credit score and get 1% cashback on all purchases!

Sign up for Adro here.

ISO

Provides affordable health insurance plans tailored to international students, offering an alternative to expensive university health insurance plans.

Subscribe to an ISO plan here.

Parachute Project

A non-profit that helps global talent secure Cap-Exempt H-1B visas through universities and research organizations, eliminating the lottery uncertainty for H-1B visas.

Join their waitlist here.

For more detailed insights on the process, tune in to Don Collins, the Executive Director of the Parachute Project, who was featured in our webinar series. You can catch his segment starting at the 29:26 minute mark here.

The Cumin Club

Delivers preservative-free Indian meal kits, ready in minutes by just adding water. Use code ‘ROAM25’ for 25% off and free shipping on your first order.

Order from The Cumin Club here.

Sprintax

Tax preparation software designed for international students, guiding users through federal and state tax filings while ensuring IRS compliance and maximizing refunds.

You don’t have to worry about tax season until January, 2025. But when you do, you’ll know exactly where to go.

We can help you save up to $3,000 in just 15 minutes

At the beginning of September, we relaunched roam concierge with a single goal: helping international students save money.

In just a few weeks, our team has already spoken with 75 students, helping them cut thousands of dollars in unnecessary costs.

From getting affordable health insurance to setting up bank accounts, SIM cards, and credit cards without SSNs, we’ve made the financial side of moving abroad much simpler and less expensive.

In just 15 minutes, we can help you save up to $3,000 by switching to the most budget-friendly options for these key services.

Best of all, the call is completely free! We’ll walk you through the entire process, and in no time, you’ll be set up and saving.

As a bonus, we’re offering one lucky person the chance to win $500 through our raffle if they sign up with one of our partners.

So, not only do you save money during your free 15-minute call - you might walk away with even more. Ready to get started? Schedule your call with us now and see how much you can save!

Event Coverage

roam is all about building a strong community, and what better way to do that than through events? Here is a behind the scene look at our first event here in New York City!

On August 30th, still in the height of orientation week, we hosted an unforgettable party in the heart of New York City, bringing together over 100 international students.

For many, this was the perfect break from the whirlwind of adjusting to a new city, school, and culture. The energy in the room was contagious as we all bonded over shared experiences—navigating a new country along with the excitement and nerves of starting fresh.

This event, held in collaboration with our friends at Adro, wasn’t just a party; it was a home away from home.

We know how tough those first few weeks can be, and we wanted to create a space where students could let loose, make friends, and feel like they belong.

Conversations flowed easily as the dance floor came alive, and you could feel the connections forming as the night went on.

At roam, we’re dedicated to building these moments of community for international students, and this is only the beginning.

We're planning more events across the U.S., giving international students more chances to meet, support one another, and thrive in their new environments.

Stay tuned for more details in our next newsletter, where we’ll dive into event highlights and share some amazing pictures!

That’s all for this week’s edition of roam’s newsletter! If you’ve been with us for a while, thank you for sticking around and being part of this growing community. And if you’re new – welcome aboard! We’re so glad to have you with us.

As always, keep an eye out for more exciting updates in the weeks to come!

See you next week!
— Krish Bajaj & Team
Founder & CEO