Dear all, The outgoing GBNC Executive Team would like to end its term with a gift to the future Nepalese of Boston. We have prepared a ************************************ BOSTON SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR NEPALESE ************************************ that covers all topics that new Nepalese to Boston will want to learn about. It has the following chapters: About GBNC History of Boston Housing Types of Tenancy Utilities Groceries Getting around Boston Education US Colleges/Universities Surviving in College Financially CPT/OPT Finding Employment English Language Help Library Important Support Organizations Health Services Religion Entertainment Around Town Weekend Getaways Wine and Dine Appendix A List of ESL/ESOL Centers Appendix B List of Colleges and Universities in MA You will find information on finding housing, seeking a job, stores that offer cheap goods, state assistance programs on English language, recreational facilities, fun things to do in Boston and lots more. I would like to thank DEEPTI BHATTARAI, ISHWAR KHATIWADA, NIVA SHRESTHA and PRASANNA DHUNGELfor spending over two months to produce this booklet. It is available for free download on the GBNC website at http://www.gbnc.org/sajha/html/gbnc/survivalguide.pdf We hope you will find it useful. Thank you again. GBNC Executive Team 2003-2004.