Indian women in USA - Life of Desi girls in America

Indian women come to USA as a student for higher studies, on business trip, as a dependent when they get married and join their spouse working in USA or as a visitor for few months. Life of Indian women in USA is pretty much the same as in India. With large Desi population in America, Indian communities spread throughout. In some places like California, New Jersey, Texas, Illinois etc, there are lot of Indian people who are living there for many years, and it will be almost like 'little India'. With the technology growing rapidly, we are able to communicate and stay connected with their loved ones quiet often. Talking regularly, sharing pictures, viewing online by the web cam all make them feel at home .
Women students coming to USA for studies is increasing these days. With so many terrible, negative incidents happening to students in colleges in USA, it may be daunting to them, but as this is for personal growth, they have to take a bold step. Being away from the home land, it is very important that they are aware and alert of the situations around them and learn to be safe. My advice to students would be 'Be the same as how you would be in your home, when you are being watched and cared by parents and the loved ones'. If, it is wrong and you would not do this at home, don't do hit here too. Simple! Do a good research on the place that you would land in for your studies, know about the safe neighborhoods to live, way to commute, insurance, accessibility to college and shopping your daily needs. Get advice from the students who studied or is studying there. Look out for some Indian contacts, friends, may be a friend of friends or so, who is living in your chosen area, which will always be helpful. Make good friends in college, have fun! Like anywhere else, walking around the streets late-night is dangerous here too. One has to be open-minded and out-going but not to the extent that you place yourself in danger. Keep in mind the purpose of you being in USA is studies and personal growth, see to that and enjoy the fullest, be vigilant, safe and enjoy.When women is on business trip to United States, mostly, companies will arrange their stay, commute etc, also they will already have friends, colleagues living there who can help them. They sometime come in groups too, so it will be quiet easy and comfortable for them, to handle things abroad when they have company. They stay together, shop for groceries, cook food and have fun as they work. They have great time during the weekends visiting places, families, shopping, watching movies etc. Working women, living in USA with their family, feel little tough to balance work and home, yet they get going too. If they have small kids and there is no one to take care of, they put them in a good day care and work. Sometimes, their parents or in-laws visit them, so that it will be lot helpful and they can worry less about the kids. Dependent women, who are not working, are take care of house hold chores, pick up and dropping of kids at schools, kids studies, shopping and they get some time to engage themselves in doing what they like, developing their hobbies. They also do some voluntary services at the local library, churches, public schools etc. They get around with other families living in their neighborhood making friends, doing some chit chat at times, letting all the kids to play together and mingle with one another, arranging pot-luck get-together. When ever there are some Indian festivals, there will be some special services at the temples, or at community halls so you get to meet all the Indians living in that area. Women travel to USA on different purpose. Totally, USA is a good place to live. You may feel out of place, as soon as you land. You may miss your loved ones, fun filled festivals, lively day to day experiences in your mother land, yet your life goes on. As time goes on, you get used to the place and people, and get to enjoy life!