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1) Dollars? Cents!?? I need basics!

2) A little on typical International student life at UHCL:

3) What are the time zones in US? UHCL comes under which time zone?

4) What is the capital of Texas?


Answers

Q1: Dollars? Cents!?? I need basics! 
A: Basics of US currency:
A penny = 1 cent is the lowest denomination.
5 pennies = 1 nickel.
10 pennies = 1 dime
100 pennies = 1 Dollar.
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Q2: A little on typical International student life at UHCL:
A: Living: Typically, international students live off campus in one of the apartment complexes mentioned in this website. Four/ five or six students share an apartment. This way we save on rent, and also are living with friends. As most of us live in the same apartment complex, it's a very healthy friendly atmosphere.

Cooking: We have cooking turns that allow us to cook just once a week, and allow us to have home cooked, different types of cooking everyday. It is expensive to eat out everyday, and also not healthy to eat fast food a lot.

Studying: During semesters, labs are open 24 hours, and we spend most of our time studying/ doing assignments/ or our on-campus jobs. We do not have fixed timings, and mostly we return home from our labs as late as 3 am or later. You will always find desis in the labs! Group studying is common.

Activities: The main recreation for us is our on-campus activities, mainly ISA events, festivals, and get-togethers. There is usually an ISA event every month, and we all get together in good spirits for them. These are the main occasions we look forward to!

UHCL ISA Culture: We all tend to live as friends, and celebrate each others birthdays, and are generally a close-knit community. We help each other out, and are there for one another through all times. Even when you fall sick, your ISA community is there to look after you!
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Q3: What are the time zones in US? UHCL comes under which time zone?
A:The US has four time zones. Houston,Texas falls  under Central Standard Time.
The others are:
  • Eastern Standard Time (EST)
  • Central Standard Time (CST)
  • Mountain Standard Time (MST)
  • Pacific Standard Time (PST)

    If the time in EST is 5:30pm, then the time in CST is 4:30pm, MST is 3:30pm, PST is 2:30pm.
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Q4: What is the capital of Texas?
A:Austin, the capital of Texas is a beautiful town four hours drive from here. It is the home town of UT Austin and many other scenic locations. Ideal for a weekend trip away from homework and stress!
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