Use traveler's checks or bank checks, and get them in U.S. currency. You will need this money for fees, books and other incidentals during the first week. We will help you open a bank account in Wooster when you first arrive. Please keep in mind that it can take from ten days to several weeks for a check of a foreign denomination to clear the banks here. Before coming to the U.S.A., you should familiarize yourself with procedures for transferring funds for your studies from your home country.
Students wear casual clothing most of the time.
Jeans and a sweatshirt or sweater are appropriate for everyday. The coldest temperatures generally come in January and February. If you are coming from a warm climate, you might want to wait to buy most of your winter clothing in the U.S.A., since they are bulky to pack and heavy to carry. Traditional clothes and music will be appreciated during our annual International Fashion Show. Special items like wall hangings, maps, children's books, currency, and native crafts can be appreciated in a number of contexts.