Congratulations on your admission to North Dakota State University. We, at the Association of Students from India (ASI), extend a warm welcome to you. The ASI is a non-profit organization to create an awareness of our rich culture and heritage. The activities spans from organizing cultural and social get together to addressing the concerns of the Indian students. Membership is open to all students, faculty, and staff members of North Dakota State University for a nominal fee per year.

North Dakota's largest and most metropolitan city, Fargo is located on the state's eastern border, across the Red River. Since this state is located far from the tempering effect of the oceans and the Great Lakes, it has the extreme temperature swings: frigid cold in winter and impressive heat during the brief summer. The best way to get to Fargo is by air. The regional carriers Northwest Airlines and United Airlines serve the Hector International airport at Fargo via Minneapolis or Chicago.

Given the time of arrival, the association will provide transport from the airport and help find temporary accommodation. Most of the Indian students share apartments either in the University village (on campus) or off-campus. On average, the living expenses including rent, food and other basic expenses comes to $350 per month, and this figure is based on sharing the costs with two other students. It would be a good idea to get provisions with you from home such as pulses, pickles, instant mixes, spices and some basic medicines. Health insurance is a must for all International Students. Winter wear is very important. Most of the clothing is available in Fargo at reasonable prices.
We organize social gatherings for key festivals and cricket matches. To gear you up for the initial socio-cultural change, the Office of International Programs organizes international student orientation for more information on the university and the city of Fargo.

Please contact us for any further inquiries or assistance.

Sooraj Mohandas Mattappadan
President
Phone #: (701) 205-6952
Email: Sooraj.Mattappadan@ndsu.edu

Kiran Bhat Kashi
Vice-President
Email: Kiran.Bhatkashi@ndsu.edu

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