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height:375.0pt'> <td width=720 valign=top style='width:7.5in;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in; height:375.0pt'> <p class=center><a name=afterReaching></a><b><span style='font-size:16.0pt; color:#943634'>After reaching Pittsburgh<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <div style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'> <div class=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <hr size=4 width="100%" noshade color="#99cc00" align=center> </div> </div> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>I.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:Arial'>Find your luggage in the baggage collection area. (In case it has not arrived, find the baggage clerk and talk to him for further instructions.) Then, check the local time and the </span><a href="http://www.portauthority.org/PAAC/apps/pdfs/28X.pdf"><span style='font-family:Arial'>28X schedule</span></a><span style='font-family: Arial'> (we recommend that you carry a print out with you from <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>) to see when you can catch the next bus to campus. (<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Pittsburgh</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Airport</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> is quite far from campus. So usually you take a bus or a cab to get from the airport to campus.) <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>II.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:Arial'>If your temporary accommodation is confirmed by IGSA, you <b>must</b> find a pay phone and call your host to inform him about your arrival and tell him which bus you are taking to campus. You should have already made another call from your Port of Entry to your host. If you are going to stay at some friend's house for the first 2-3 days, you probably would want to call him/her. Make sure you have change and contact numbers <i style='mso-bidi-font-style:normal'>handy</i>. Depending on your communication with your host, you can take a cab to the host's place. Or, if the host would be there to pick you from the CMU bus stop, you can take a bus to campus. To catch the 28X bus: look around for <span class=SpellE>ýÿGround</span> <span class=SpellE>Transportationýÿ</span> signs; once you step outside look for the 28X board; you can take that bus and come directly to campus. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:-.5in;mso-text-indent-alt: -9.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Arial;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>III.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:Arial'>In case you are doubtful about anything or unforeseen circumstances, call your emergency contact / host. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; margin-left:27.0pt;text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></p> <p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;mso-text-indent-alt:-9.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>IV.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Calling Card: (only if you do not have enough 25 cent coins)<br> </i></b>If you do not have 25 cent coins, we recommend that whenever you have time after your immigration is done, you should buy a Calling card at the airport. Calling cards are usually sold by a vending machine or in small shops at the airport. You can buy a $5-$10 calling card. The calling card will provide you with a toll free number (1-8**-...) using which you can use a public phone to make calls. This will be needed for you to contact people in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Pittsburgh</st1:place></st1:City>, to call a Cab etc. Some vending machines may need exact <span class=SpellE>change.You</span> can also buy calling cards online before boarding your flight (while at home). Online calling cards in general are cheaper than the ones you can buy at the airport. <br> <br> <b><i>Cab<span class=GramE>:</span><br> </i></b>You can use your calling card to call a cab. One popular cab operator in <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Pittsburgh</st1:place></st1:City> is Yellow Cabs. You can reach them by calling 412 321 8100. You will have to clearly mention your starting and destination point. Also, you should mention that you have luggage. Typically if you call a cab at the airport, you will tell them the gate number at which you will be standing. CMU Campus address is called CMU UC Turn Around, <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">5032 Forbes Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street>. This is a central place in CMU where there is some rain shelter and it is easy wait here to meet people. A cab from the Airport to the Campus costs around 50 dollars and can easily transport 2 people with luggage. You are expected to load your luggage yourself in the cab. Tipping (~15%) is not necessary but is expected. Make sure the driver starts the meter when you start moving. Typically, if you take a cab, you can just directly go to the place of your final address or to the address of your host.<br> <br> <b><i>Bus<span class=GramE>:</span><br> </i></b><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Pittsburgh</st1:City></st1:place> has an excellent bus service between campus and airport. The bus '28X', also known as the airport shuttle, goes from the airport to campus. You can see the exact bus schedule <a href="http://www.portauthority.org/PAAC/apps/pdfs/28X.pdf">here</a>. The bus has sufficient space to keep your luggage. But you have <span class=GramE>do</span> it yourself. Don't expect the driver to help. The fare is $3.25. You have to pay exact change. If you don't have 25 cents in change just give $4. The last stop of the bus is CMU Campus and it just stands there. You don't need to rush while boarding the bus or getting off. <span class=GramE>Its</span> ok to load/unload your bags one at a time and keep them inside/outside. Nobody will run away with those 23 kg bags!<br> <br> The stop till which the bus will take you is called 'Forbes at <span class=SpellE>Morewood</span>', and is right outside the CMU Health Services building. There is a small shelter to keep your stuff in case it is raining. There is <span class=GramE>one<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>pay</span> phone inside the  <span class=SpellE>Cyert</span><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>  </span>Hall (behind staircase) right opposite to the CMU bus stop. <br> <br> <b><i>Neat Little Trick:<br> </i></b>If you have time at the airport, you can get 25 cent coins (quarters) from $1 bills by going to any working vending machine (like coke machine etc.), putting $1 in it and pressing the coins button. Most machines will give you four 25 cents coins. Some may return the $1 bill. If so, try another <span class=GramE>machine !</span><br> <br> <b><i>Trolley<span class=GramE>:</span></i></b><br> Trolleys to carry your luggage are available at the airport. It will again be an automatic machine. You need to pay $3 (exact change required i.e. 3 one dollar bills). You can use the trolley as long as you want in the airport and you will leave it at the airport when you take a bus or a cab. Using a trolley will make carrying your luggage around very convenient.</p> <p><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;mso-text-indent-alt:-9.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>V.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]>Typical  Algorithm the very next working day after you arrive:</p> <p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops:list 1.0in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-fareast-font-family: Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]>CMU ID  Get this one first. Go to the Warner building basement. You can reach there through <span class=SpellE>Cyert</span> hall (opposite to CMU bus stop) entrance as well. You can start using it as bus pass for your house hunt. Anyway, you need it for almost everywhere<span class=GramE>..</span> <span class=GramE>to</span> swipe at the entrance, for bank account, cell phone etc. You will need to carry the I-20 and Passport for first day.</p> <p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops:list 1.0in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-fareast-font-family: Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]>Bank Account  Preferred bank is PNC bank. Its small extension office is located inside the basement of  <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> Building. Again you will need documents and CMU ID here. Once you have account you can  unload <span class=GramE>yourself !</span> </p> <p style='margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2; tab-stops:list 1.0in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-fareast-font-family: Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>c.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]>Cell Phone  You will need it during first few days to keep yourself in touch with your prospective roomies, your host and to contact landlords. You may need some ID proof like passport photocopy.</p> <p style='margin-left:.75in'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in;mso-text-indent-alt:-9.0pt; mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in'><![if !supportLists]><span style='mso-fareast-font-family:Arial'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>VI.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><![endif]>In case you take wrong bus and are lost, please ask the bus driver. Do not get off the bus in a lonely place. Try to go a crowded place like <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oakland</st1:place></st1:City> or Downtown. Call back the host. 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