Useful Tips:
Here we present some information that might be useful for students from Greece and Cyprus currently residing in the Lafayette area. We will do our best to keep this information always updated but please note that we do not have any responsibility if this information is not accurate. The information that you will find here is intended to give you ideas and tips on how to accomplish certain things. So, in addition with the tips that you will find here we suggest that you also consult your colleagues and friends.
- Transportation
- Housing
- Shopping and groceries in the Greater Lafayette area
- Orthodox churches in the area
- Mailling and shipping stuff
- Phone calls to Greece and Cyprus
- Purdue newsgroups
- Recipees for traditional Greek food
- Restaurants, bars and shops in the area owned by Greeks and Cypriots
- Newspapers, radio stations, TV stations from Greece and Cyprus
- Where to find greek groceries
- Information regarding University Parking for students
- Information regarding the Greek Army
- Information regarding your Purdue degree and the Greek Government
- Preparing and filing Taxes
- Obtaining a State ID and a Driver's licence in INDIANA
- Embassy and consulates in the U.S.A.
- What food you can bring to the U.S.
- Bringing alcohol in the U.S.
- Admission into U.S.
You can find more useful information and tips in the website of the Friends of Europe club. For more information related to Lafayette and West Lafayette you can take a look on their websites. Other Hellenic Student Associations also provide information for students from Greece and Cyprus. If you are interested, please check the HSA websites of MIT, University of Michigan, University of Minnesota, University of Texas A&M.