Some of the information and material contained on the

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Some of the information and material contained on the
following pages are exerpts from NAFSA's International
Student Handbook, copyright, 1996.
This brochure has been compiled and edited by Alyda Morosco
International Student & Scholar Services
Colorado School of Mines
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For questions or comments, you may contact:
Alyda Morosco,
Assistant Director
Colorado School of Mines
International Student & Scholar Services
1706 Illinois Street
Golden, Colorado 80401
Email: amorosco@mines.edu
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Obtaining a Visa
The “Report” or “Start Date”
English Language Instruction
Documents to Bring With You
What Else Should I Bring?
Travelling Tips
Money
Know What To Expect
Medical Insurance
Altitude and Climate
Canadian Students Entering the U.S.
REFER2ME—An International Student’s Guide
Revised: 06/06/2014
OBTAINING A VISA
Apply for the visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate, using the form I-20 or DS-2019 that was sent to you for this purpose. You will
need various documents to support your visa application. Visa procedures and appointment systems can vary from one consulate
or embassy to another. Before you apply for your visa, check with the office where you plan to apply to determine exactly what
supporting documentation is required. Several standard items are required for the application:
 A current, valid passport
 An I-20 form for the F visa or a DS-2019 form for the J visa
 I-901 Receipt (SEVIS fee)
 Evidence of financial support for the period of time and amount indicated on the I-20 or DS-2019 form
 Proof that you have a permanent residence outside the U.S.
 One or more passport-type photographs
 A nonimmigrant visa application
Additional application materials may be requested by the visa consul to prove your eligibility for a student visa. These may include: evidence of English proficiency, school records to verify academic preparation, and additional evidence of strong ties to
your home country or of your ability to support yourself while in the U.S. An application fee and a short interview are required.
Please allow plenty of time to obtain a visa. If you have applied to several schools and received multiple I-20s or DS-2019s, you
must report to the school who issued your I-20 or DS-2019 that you use to enter the U.S.
The consular officer will place a visa in your passport. If you receive a multiple-entry visa, you may use it to re-enter the U.S. up
to the date of its expiration as long as you have a valid I-20 or DS-2019. If you encounter any problems obtaining your visa, contact Alyda Morosco or Brandon Samter at International Student & Scholar Services.
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THE "REPORT or START DATE"
You are expected to arrive at CSM no later than the "report date" indicated on your I-20 or DS-2019. This is usually the first day
of orientation. We are legally required to offer this important orientation, so it is mandatory for you to attend. U.S. consulates
and embassies may issue the F-1 or J-1 visa as much as 30 days before the report date, so that you can enter the U.S. with plenty of time to get settled. If you are entering Mines during the fall semester, you may wish to arrive as early as one month prior to
the start of school, so that you will have time to locate housing. This is especially helpful if you are a graduate student and you
have a family. If you must arrive later than your report date, contact Angel Dotson (if you are a graduate student) at adotson@mines.edu, Kay Godel-Gengenbach (if you are an exchange student) at kgengenb@mines.edu, or Alyda Morosco (if you are
an undergraduate) at amorosco@mines.edu. Make travel arrangements as soon as possible after receiving your visa. Try to arrive
on campus at least one week before orientation. To enter the U.S. you will need to present a valid passport, visa and evidence of
financial support to the Immigration Officer at the port of entry. On the plane, or at the port of entry, you will be issued an I-94
(white Arrival/Departure card) or it may be done electronically, which will be attached to your passport. This is a very important
document!! Keep it safely with your passport and other travel documents. While attending school in the U.S., you must
keep your passport and I-20 or DS-2019 current. Your passport should always be valid for at least six months beyond the
end date on your visa documents. To find the expected date of completion for your program, look at section 5 of your I-20 or
section 3 of your DS-2019. You are expected to complete your program by the date listed or request an extension prior to its expiration.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION
You may need additional English language instruction if you have not scored at the minimum level (required by CSM) on the
TOEFL (minimum 79-80) or IELTS (6.5). If you have been offered conditional or provisional admission, you will be required to
satisfy this condition before beginning your first term. If you have not taken the TOEFL or another approved test of English language such as the IELTS, you may be “conditionally accepted”, but asked to go to an approved English program for additional
intensive English studies and you must take one of the tests of English proficiency with passing scores before the condition will be
satisfied.
DOCUMENTS TO BRING WITH YOU
Bring with you to the U.S. any important documents that relate to your academic, medical, and legal history.
 Transcripts
 Medical and dental records, certificates of immunizations and vaccinations (copies are sufficient)**
 Information about any medical conditions or treatments, prescriptions for medication (including the generic and brand
names) and eyeglasses
 Marriage certificate (if applicable)
 Birth certificate (copy)
 International driver's license (if you obtain a drivers license in your home country, you are allowed to drive with it in Colorado for approximately 6 months).
**Obtain English translations of these documents, and retain copies of all original documents for your records. Immunizations
must be received by the CSM Health Center before you can attend classes (Colorado State law requires this)! Proof of immunizations must include the dates and must be an original. A letter is not considered sufficient proof of immunization.
WHAT ELSE SHALL I BRING?
One good way to decide what to pack is to know something of the climate of Colorado, and in what season you will be arriving. It
is better to bring as little as is necessary, and make purchases after arriving. You may want to bring certain items from home that
will make your new surroundings more comfortable. Of special note--the international students at CSM have an annual International Day (usually in November) to celebrate their cultures, customs and cuisines. Bring traditional clothing or mementos of your
country! Also of special note—at the end of the orientation, community volunteers offer a “Garage Giveaway,” where you may
find furniture, household items and home decorations all free to new international students. We’ll tell you about it at orientation.
You should also bring with you enough money to cover the expenses of your first month, which is likely to be one of the most expensive periods of your stay. You may need to plan to pay for local transportation, several nights of lodging off campus, meals,
and extra clothing. We estimate that you need approximately $1200 for an average month of living expenses (food, rent, etc.).
TRAVELLING TIPS
You can expect to experience fatigue and other physical symptoms due to long-distance travel and time changes. Prepare for
changes in temperature by wearing several layers of clothing that can be removed or added as needed. Keep your passport,
travel documents, and money with you at all times. Keep important papers in your carry-on luggage, with photocopies in your
other baggage. Bring in your carry-on luggage everything needed for a night's stay in a hotel, in case your checked luggage is
lost or delayed. Also, when making a lost luggage claim, often the airline will be able to provide you with a small toiletries kit, but
you must ask for it.
Toward the end of your flight, the airline attendants will give you several forms to complete for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service and U.S. Customs. Once you have disembarked the plane, and are in the airport, present your passport, visa, I-20 or
DS-2019 form, I-94 (see example at the back of this booklet) and evidence of financial support to the U.S. immigration officer.
The officer will decide how long you are allowed to stay. He or she should stamp your I-20 or DS-2019 as well as your I-94, then
return your copy of the I-20 or DS-2019 form and the I-94 with "D/S" (Duration of Status) written on the card (we will talk about
each of these documents at the Immigration Orientation). You can see an example of an I-94 at:
http://www.emigrate-immigrate.com/pages/sampleform.html
It is of utmost importance that you fill out the I-94 exactly the same as your passport and visa and be sure your name is
spelled correctly. This can affect your ability to apply for other important identification, such as a driver’s license.
Foreign visitors to the U.S. arriving via air or sea no longer need to complete paper Customs and Border Protection Form I-94 or I94W. Those who need to prove their legal-visitor status—to employers, schools/universities or government agencies—can access
their CBP arrival/departure record information online.
CBP now gathers travelers’ arrival/departure information automatically from their electronic travel records. Because advance information is only transmitted for air and sea travelers, CBP will still issue a paper form I-94 at land border ports of entry. It is of
utmost importance that you fill out the I-94 exactly the same as your passport and visa and be sure your name is spelled
correctly. This can affect your ability to apply for other important identification, such as a driver’s license.
MONEY
The best ways to carry or transfer money are:
 Credit or debit card
 A bank check (also called a cashier's check) drawn on a U.S
bank in U.S. dollars
 A "wire transfer" from your bank at home to a U.S. bank
Note--for Mines, you would use the following information:
 Routing number: 102000076
 S.W.I.F.T. – WFBIUS6S (Int'l. wire transfers only)
 Bank account number: 0867605115
 Account User: Colorado School of Mines + your name and Campus ID #
 Bank name/address: Wells Fargo Bank West, N.A., Applewood
P.O. Box 5247, Denver, CO 80274
Be sure that the wire transfer includes your name, otherwise the Business Office at Mines will not know whose account
to credit. Please do NOT wire more money than estimated for one semester of tuition and fees. The Cashier cannot hold or
keep more money than what is needed for one semester. Remember, the school Cashier is not the same as your bank.
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KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT
I.
ARRIVING AT DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Denver International Airport is quite large. You may find that after you have gotten off the plane, you need to follow the signs (and
people) to board a train. This train takes you to the main terminal, where you can then pick up your baggage. If you are not sure
where to catch the train, ask an airport attendant or your flight attendant. Once the train has stopped at the main terminal, you will
notice a row of monitors just outside of the train doors. These monitors will let you know which carousel number to go to for your
luggage.
II.
ARRIVING ON CAMPUS
We have sent you information about the Super Shuttle, which can bring you directly to the campus. This is the most efficient,
economical way to get to Golden from the airport. They can bring you to a hotel or motel or a particular address that you provide.
You should make a reservation online or by phone in advance of your arrival. Their website is www.supershuttledenver.com, and
their toll-free phone number is: 800-525-3177. Once you have been dropped off in Golden, it is also customary to give the driver
a tip (about $1 for each piece of luggage). The shuttle may have limited service after the 11 p.m. A taxi ride can cost about $60
or more when you're traveling late at night.
Once you arrive at Mines, remember, you must do the following:
 Check in at the International Office, located at 1706 Illinois Street. Bring your passport, your I-94, and your visa documents. If you have dependent family members with you, bring their documents as well.
 Check in at your department. You may check in with your advisor, or the department administrative assistant.
Leaving your home and coming to a new country can be frightening and intimidating, as well as adventurous and fun. You may be
used to travelling and visiting new places, but if you are not, some of the following suggestions may help to diminish your fears:
 Anticipation--makes future events easier to deal with
 Contact--maintain relationships with people at home by keeping in contact
 Language--becoming proficient in the language of the host country as early as possible will help to involve you more in the culture and surroundings, so you won't feel so isolated or lonely.
The initial period of settling in often seems like an adventure. You will tend to look for and identify similarities between your home
culture and the host culture. Some surprises always await you when you arrive in a new place. There are behaviors, customs,
and physical characteristics you may find unusual. The environment and surroundings might seem strange. The International Office is often the best place to go for help with adjusting to campus life and life in the U.S. We also conduct an orientation, so that
you can ask questions, meet other new international students, and become familiar with other campus offices and personnel. It is
a relatively informal setting, which allows you to get to know us, and for us to get to know you. Attending the international student
orientation makes a huge difference in how you adjust to life in the U.S. and at Mines. Most newcomers experience "culture
shock" at some point. Common symptoms of culture shock are:
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Extreme homesickness
Desire to avoid social settings
Physical complaints and sleep disturbances
Depression and feelings of helplessness
Difficulty with coursework and concentration
Loss of a sense of humor
Boredom or fatigue
Hostility toward the host culture
Although it can be disconcerting, the "shock" gradually eases as you begin to understand the new culture.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
U.S. law and Colorado School of Mines requires all J-1 and F-1 student visa-holders to have insurance to cover the cost of medical treatment. You must be enrolled for the Mines medical insurance, unless you sign a waiver with proof of medical insurance
equal to or better than CSM insurance. CSM student insurance can only be waived if you are funded by an approved sponsor.
You must also obtain maternity coverage for a wife of child-bearing age.
We recommend that you obtain comprehensive health and accident insurance for your entire family. The minimum insurance required for all international students is:
1). Lifetime maximum benefit of no less than $2,000,000 USD with no yearly of per condition maximum benefit that would reduce
coverage.
2) Mental health coverage
3) Inpatient/outpatient hospital care, medical/surgical benefit, diagnostic and therapy services
4) A deductible no greater than $500 per year.**
**More detailed insurance questions can be found here http://shbp.mines.edu/SHBP-InternationalStudents.
Never Summer Mountain Range
ALTITUDE and CLIMATE
Golden, Colorado is approximately 6,500 feet (2,000 meters) above sea level. If you are living at a lower elevation, it can take
some physical adjustment to get used to our altitude. Some symptoms you may encounter when you arrive are headaches, lightheadedness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. It can take approximately two weeks to become fully "acclimated." You will want to
plan for plenty of rest when you first arrive, and drink a lot of water while you live here.
The climate is semi-arid. We have very dry, thin air. Generally, we have fairly warm, sunny days and cool nights. Your skin will
need a lot of hydrating. Besides drinking water, you may need some lip balm and lotion for hands, arms and legs. In the winter, it
is a good idea to cover any exposed skin to prevent skin damage from wind and freezing temperatures. In any weather, it is a
good idea to "layer" your clothing. Avoid sunburn in summer or winter with protective clothing such as hats and long-sleeve shirts.
Because we are higher up and closer to the sun, exposure to ultraviolet rays can be damaging to your skin and eyes. You can be
sunburned easily if you are fair-skinned and your eyes can even suffer from the bright sun. Most sunscreens with an SPF-30 rating are good to use, as well as sunglasses that block out the harmful ultraviolet rays.
CANADIAN STUDENTS ENTERING THE U.S.
Students from Canada are required to have a passport or other valid travel document in order to
enter the United States on a student status. You are also required to show proof of Canadian citizenship (preferably, a birth certificate) and enter with your new I-20 or DS-2019. You MUST be certain
that you receive the I-94 [see example] which should be marked F-1 D/S or J-1 D/S, indicating your
status as a student on a non-immigrant visa. If you do not receive this and it is not processed along
with your visa document, you will be considered a tourist, allowed to stay only 180 days, and will not
be eligible to receive any F-1 or J-1 student benefits such as employment on- or off-campus.
You are expected to have a current I-20 or DS-2019 during your studies at CSM. To find the expected date of completion for your program, look at section 5 of your I-20 or section 3 of your DS2019. You are expected to complete your program by that date or apply for an extension.
It is extremely important that you attend the International Student Orientation, in order to learn
about and understand your visa requirements and restrictions. Even though Canada is a close
neighbor of the United States, you are still considered an international student! One major rule that
Canadian students violate is that they do not obtain the proper permission to work. We will explain
this at orientation. Go to the web link below to see a sample I-94.
http://www.emigrate-immigrate.com/pages/sampleform.html
CTLM Building
REFER2ME: AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT’S GUIDE
(Now that you have made it here, what to do, where to go?)
FIRST THINGS FIRST:
 Check in at International Office
 Check in with my department
 Go to International Student Orientation
 Go to other required orientations (Freshmen, Transfer, Graduate Student Orientations)
 Set up accounts with EKey (Trailhead, Blackboard)
 Register for courses, purchase books & supplies
 Get a campus ID card (Blaster Card)
 Make arrangements to pay tuition, fees
 Make arrangements for health insurance (either CSM or waiver--waivers must be in by Census deadline—2nd week of semester]
 Obtain parking permit if you will park on or near campus
SETTING UP YOUR E-KEY:
http://helpdesk.mines.edu, 303-273-3430
SETTING UP YOUR TRAILHEAD ACCOUNT:
Go to http://inside.mines.edu/Trailhead_1
YOUR CAMPUS ID CARD--BLASTERCARDS:
Go to http://www.is.mines.edu/BlasterCard/default.aspx 303-384-2273
PAYING YOUR BILL:
As a general rule, your balance is due the first day of classes, however, you may need to make special arrangements if you are sponsored or have a
scholarship. There is also a way to make scheduled payments through Cashnet at http://inside.mines.edu/Accounts_Receivable-Cashiering. Connect to the e-Cashier.
PARKING PERMITS:
Go to http://inside.mines.edu/Parking.
HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVERS [declining CSM insurance]:
You must bring a copy of your medical coverage or insurance information to the W. Lloyd Wright Wellness Center, 1770 Elm St., Rm. 203 and fill out
a waiver form no later than the Census deadline. If you waive the CSM medical insurance in fall, you do not need to do it again in the spring. If you
are a new student in the spring semester and wish to waive the CSM medical insurance, you must do so no later than the Census deadline. Be
well aware of the academic calendar dates and deadlines!
W. LLOYD WRIGHT STUDENT WELLNESS CENTER:
As a student, you may use the Student Health Center regardless of what insurance you carry. You must have a Health History form on file and a
record of
vaccinations. Spouses may also use the Center, but children must go elsewhere. Visit http://inside.mines.edu/SHBP-home for information.
For after-hours health care, try www.rockymountainurgentcare.com or www.NextCare.com to find a location near you if you do not have a dire emergency, but still need to see a medical professional. If you feel that you have a true health emergency, call 911 from any phone and an ambulance
will arrive where you are and take you to a hospital emergency room.
BANKING:
-Credit Union of Colorado, 1800 Jackson Street, Golden, 303-832-4816
-Wells Fargo, 1301 Jackson Street, Golden, 303- 278-6519
-US Bank, 1801 Jackson Street, Golden, 303-585-8585
-International Wire Transfers:
Routing Number: 121000248
S.W.I.F.T. – WFBIUS6S
Bank Account Number: 0867605115
Account User: Colorado School of Mines + Your Name+CWID
Wells Fargo Bank West, N.A., Applewood
P.O. Box 5247, Denver, CO 80274
TRANSPORTATION:
FREE bicycle: Mr.Ted Raines, 303-278-1638, 18301 W. Colfax
near Heritage Square, west of Golden
Car rentals: Enterprise 1-800-736-8222
Hertz
1-800-654-3131
Budget 1-800-527-0700
Dollar
1-800-800-4000
Used cars, buying/leasing: Rocky’s Autos
Driver’s License/Colorado ID (Dept. of Revenue): 16950 W. Colfax,
Unit 104, Golden, 720-497-1182
Full Service: 1865 W. Mississippi #C, Denver, 303-937-9507
Renewals: 1881 Pierce St., Lakewood, 303-205-5600
Auto Registration and license plates (Dept. of Motor Vehicles): Jefferson County Courthouse,
100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden
HOUSING:
On-campus Residence Halls: Jackie Garramone, Jackie.garramone@is.mines.edu or Debbie Pretz, dpretz@mines.edu
Mines Park Apartments: Kathy Rice, krice@mines.edu
Off-campus: Off-Campus Housing Info: http://inside.mines.edu/Off-Campus-Housing-Resources; Laurel Properties,
www.laurelpropertyservices.com, 1212 ½ Washington Ave., Golden, 303-278-4241
or www.socialserve.com/tenant/index.html?state_id:4000+ch=CO (look in cities of Golden, Lakewood or Arvada--for locations in Lakewood or Arvada, you most likely will need a car to get to campus)
OTHER HOUSING OPTIONS:
 Golden Pointe Affordable Living
 Camden Apartments
 Canyon Point
 Summit View
 Gold Apartments
 The Armory
Also, check school bulletin boards and want-ads in local newspapers.
Landlord/Tenant issues: Jeffco Action Center Tenant/Landlord Info: 303-237-0230, http://theactioncenterco.org/?page_id=2022.
Colorado Housing Information & Referral Svcs: 303-292-2828
Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 303-894-2997
POSTAL OFFICES:
619 12th Street, Golden, 303-278-8537
1100 Johnson Road, Golden (also does passport photos)
www.usps.com
Federal Express/Kinko’s, 17748 S. Golden Road, Golden, 303-277-1946
PASSPORT PHOTOS:
FedEx/Kinko’s, 17748 S. Golden Road, Golden, 303-277-1946
Walgreen’s, 17222 S. Golden Road, Golden, 303-457-5823
Golden Post Office on Johnson Road
ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT:
Students are allowed to work on campus in certain types of approved jobs. There are some listings on DiggerNet or see Career Services in the Student Center.
OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT:
Do not work off-campus without consulting the International Office (Alyda or Brandon)
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (A National Agency):
13151 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood [DO NOT go to apply for a Social Security Number until you have talked to Alyda or Brandon in the International Office, otherwise, you will encounter problems]
ON- AND OFF-CAMPUS RESOURCES
CSM AUTOMATED DIRECTORY: 303-273-3000 [Note: You can access the Directory from any campus phone, by pressing “0.” You can also
access most campus extensions from any campus phone by pressing the last four digits]
TIME MANAGEMENT, STUDY TECHNIQUES, TUTORING, PERSONAL & ACADEMIC COUNSELING
Student Development Office: 303-273-3377
International Office: 303-273-3210
WRITING CENTER—Help with grammar, style, techniques
Located in Stratton Hall, 303-273-3085
INTERNATIONAL CONVERSATION GROUP—Casual conversation
CSM Writing Center, Stratton Hall
ENGLISH FOR WIVES and MENS CONVERSATION GROUP
Trudy Thomson, 303-279-0165
ENGLISH CONVERSATION, IMPROVEMENT—all levels
Joyce Kahler, jakahler@ibtdsl.com
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
1212 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO 80401
www.mlienglish.com, 720-213-8651
PLACES OF WORSHIP
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Denver Buddhist Temple, 303-295-1844
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Buddhism info., http://www.buddhanet.net
Christian, http://www.christianwebsite.com
Jewish, http://www.aish.com
Mines International Christian Fellowship:
oemmanue@mines.edu
Hindu Temple, 303-948-9693
Muslim:
1) Golden Masjid Islamic Center,
619 19th Street, 303-279-0589
2) Lakewood Masjid, Rocky Mountain Islamic Center
8054 W. Jewel Ave., 720-989-1463
http://www.lakewoodmasjid.com
St. Joseph Catholic, 303-279-4464
WHAT IS THERE TO DO?
GOLDEN
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Colorado Railroad Museum, www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org
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Miners Alley Playhouse, www.minersalley.com
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Astor House Museum, www.astorhousemuseum.org
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Foothills Art Center, www.foothillsartcenter.org
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Colorado Mountain Club, www.cmc.org
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Golden River Sports, www.goldenriversports.net
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Dinosaur Ridge, www.dinoridge.org
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Red RocksPark and Amphitheatre, www.redrocksonline.com
Look for additional information in the Views magazine or at the Golden Visitors Center on Washington Ave.
DENVER
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Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 13th St., www.denvercenter.org
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16th Street Mall, 16th Street
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Denver Art Museum, 100 West 14th Avenue
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
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Denver Botanic Gardens, 1005 York Street
RESTAURANTS (recommended by other international students)
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US Thai Café, 5228 W. 25th Ave., Edgewater
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Empanada Express, S. Golden Rd. across from high school
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Super Star Asian Cuising (best DimSum and cheap),
2200 W. Alameda Ave., #5A, Denver, 303-727-9889
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Jaya Asian Grill, 1699 S. Colorado Blvd., #B, Denver
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Q Korean Buffet, I-25 and 104th, Westminster
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Yak and Yeti’s, Ralston Road, Arvada
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Yard House at Colorado Mills, Golden/Lakewood
DENVER AREA NIGHTLIFE
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El Chapultepec, 1962 Market Street
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Mead Street Station, 3625 W. 32nd Ave.
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Mercury Café, 2197 California Street
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Ishtar Hookah Bar, 1901 Youngfield St., Golden
MOVIE THEATRES
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United Artists Denver West 12, 14225 W. Colfax Ave.
303-278-6857
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UA Colorado Mills Stadium 16, 14500 W. Colfax Ave.
800-326-3264 Ext. 681
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Cinebarre, 100001 Grant St., Thornton
303-457-1700
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Elvis Cinemas in Arvada or Lakewood
FURTHER FROM GOLDEN
WEST or NORTHWEST: Rocky Mountain National Park for hiking, camping, fishing and more, www.rockymountainnationalpark.com
WEST: Arapahoe and Roosevelt National Forests, for camping, hiking, biking, rock climbing, rafting, horseback riding, www.fs.fed.us/arnf
SOUTHWEST: Chatfield State Park, watersports, hiking, biking, www.parks.state.co.us
EVEN FURTHER SOUTH: Mesa Verde National Park, www.visitmesaverde.com
NORTHWEST: Boulder Canyon (west of Boulder) or Poudre Canyon (west of Ft. Collins
NORTHEAST: Pawnee National Grassland and Pawnee Buttes, www.fs.fed.us/arnf
EAST: Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, www.fws.gov/rockymountainarsenal, 303-289-0930
GENERAL GROCERY:
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King Soopers
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Whole Foods
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Sunflower Farmers Market
WAREHOUSE STORES:
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Costco
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Sam’s Club
FARMER’S MARKETS (SEASONAL):
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Golden Farmer’s Mkt. (Saturdays June-October)
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Wheat Ridge Farmer’s Mkt. (Thursdays June-Oct.)
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Cherry Creek Fresh Mkt. (Saturdays May-Oct.)
MIDDLE EASTERN SPECIALTY STORES:
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Arash Market
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International Market
PAN-ASIAN SPECIALTY STORES:
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Pacific Mercantile, downtown Denver
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Han Mart, Southeast Denver
DISCOUNT STORES, VARIETY:
 Big Lots
 The Friday Store (grocery), 5636 Newland Way, Arvada
303-422-8562 (only open Fri. & Sat.)
 Dollar Tree
 Family Dollar
 Goodwill, Savers, ARC
SHOPPING MALLS:
 Colorado Mills, Colfax Ave., Lakewood
 Cherry Creek, Denver
 Flatirons Mall, Broomfield
 Belmar, Lakewood
MOBILE PHONES, PHONE CARDS:
 www.uniontelecard.com
 T-Mobile, Cindy Troudt
303-829-8900
 Alosmart.com
PHARMACIES
 All major grocery stores
 Walgreen’s
 Rite Aid
PRESCHOOLS/DAYCARE:
 Just Beginning Early Learning Ctr.
17602 W. 14th Ave., Golden
303-278-9559
PUBLIC SCHOOLS (K-12):
 http://www.jeffcopublicschools.org
SHOPPING
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES: CALL 911
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS DAYTIME: 303-273-3210, bsamter@mines.edu or amorosco@mines.edu
AFTER HOURS/WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS:
Brandon303-513-8895 (cell)
Alyda: 303-462-1307 (home)
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENTS: 303-384-2121 or 2120, kgengenb@mines.edu or OIPgradassist@mines.edu
STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: 303-273-3377
PUBLIC SAFETY: 303-273-3333
GOLDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT: 303-384-8045
AFTER HOURS SERIOUS/EXTREME EMERGENCIES: CALL 911
NOTE: It is always a good idea to carry a list of contact numbers and names with you in your wallets, purses, or backpacks, especially when you are
away from your local address. If you are vacationing out of town or out of state, especially if you will be in the mountains or outdoors, let someone
know where you plan to go and how to contact you. Leave information about your destination and contact information on your refrigerator or with a
friend who is staying in town. Carry photocopies of your passport, visa and I-94 when you are not in Golden. If you travel out of state, you should
carry your original documents with you and keep them safe as you would your money and credit cards. Keep photocopies of your passport, visa, I94, and driver’s license in a safe place or with a friend, in case you lose them or they are stolen while you are traveling. Do NOT carry your Social
Security card with you—memorize the number! If lost or stolen, report it to the Social Security Administration office immediately.
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