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A comment on Ask HN: I got invited to a US math summer program; I'm in India and need help.

Re:Ask HN: I got invited to a US math summer program; I'm in... by trcollinson on Wednesday May 20, 2015 @11:18AM (#9576881)
What an absolutely amazing program! I have never heard of it until your post, and I have to thank you for pointing it out. I have to show my son!

Looking at the FAQ [1] it looks like they would really like to discuss both your financial and travel arrangements with you. They seem quite open to helping in all areas. I would reach out to them directly and maybe even suggest a skype call with one of their faculty and your parents. Go for it! This could be a life defining experience.

[1] http://www.hcssim.org/faq.html

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Re:Ask HN: I got invited to a US math summer program; I'm in... by octatoan on Wednesday May 20, 2015 @02:42PM (#9578268)
Your son can still apply this year, I believe -- you might want to check. And good luck to him!

> This could be a life defining experience.

I strongly suspect you're right. This is a huge bargaining chip for me in convincing my parents to let me go. :)

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Re:Ask HN: I got invited to a US math summer program; I'm in... by trcollinson on Wednesday May 20, 2015 @06:52PM (#9579896)
My friend, I would gladly explain to your parents that these areas are actually exceptionally safe, even by US standards. I hope they will let you go. This is in a more rural area of Massachusetts. I am sure your parents have heard horror stories of incidents happening in the US lately, but Hampshire College is not in an unsafe area. Good luck!
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Re:Ask HN: I got invited to a US math summer program; I'm in... by octatoan on Thursday May 21, 2015 @01:40AM (#9581140)
They're really more scared about me falling asleep in, say, London airport and missing a flight. :/
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