with a MTA Metrocard and a free subway map you can go anywhere you want
health care insurance is most important in U.S. Every year you can have a new pare of glasses. make appointments with physician and dentist ( only only wash your teeth this is very very important) put it into your schedule. Go to gym swim is best concentrate on studying don't rush to make girl friend or boy friend.
Bank of America or citi bank open your check account Get a membership card from the Grocery store like cvs I don't have a car I buy food from China Town or Flushing and take home by subway. If you have classmates can share a ride to go to Cosco you can save a lot getting food there. Always take energy bar with you if you are not be able to have meal always eat something at meal time. One Dollar Bargains on Twitter is popular plenty coupons on twitter.
Get a library card from NYPL research library a good photo id though. on Black Friday don't spend too much time walking around plan ahead there are discounts all year round
Remember you are unique and special you deserve healthy and happy life work hard and enjoy your life in U.S.