For Families...
Listed below are some information cited from many resources that might be useful for a newcomer from Indonesia.
School, Day Care Centers, and Religious Centers in Blacksburg
Schools:
Child care centers/Providers:
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Virginia Tech Child Development Center for
Learning and Research -
Rainbow Riders
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Children's Garden Primary School
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Blacksburg High School Child
Development Center -
St. John Neumann Academy
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Blacksburg United Methodist Church Preschool
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Little Angels Preschool
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MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
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Mothers' Morning Out
Religious and Spiritual Centers:
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Masjid: Al Ihsan, Al Hidayah, and Green Room in Squires Student Center VT.
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Church: St. Mary's Catholic Church, Blacksburg United Methodist Church, Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, Blacksburg Jewish Community Center, etc.
Resources:
Recreation in Blacksburg
Recreation:
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Squires Student Center - BreakZONE
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Smithfield Plantation
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YMCA at Virginia Tech
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Science Museum of West Virginia
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New River Valley Superbowl
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New River Valley Mall
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Levering Orchard
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Downtown Blacksburg
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Crimper's Climbing Gym
Sport and Outdoor Activities:
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Walkers and Runners
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Bike Riders
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Huckleberry Trail
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Gym Buffs
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War Memorial VT
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Tennis
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Pandapas Pond Day-Use Area
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Mountain Lake
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New River Valley Whitewater Kayaking
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Cascade
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Claytor Lake
Asian Cuisine:
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Cafe Mekong
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Cafe de Bangkok
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Indian Garden
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China Inn Restaurant
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Beijing Buffet
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Happy Wok
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Hunan King
Miscellaneous
Health Insurance:
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Seven Corners
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AETNA Health Insurance
Driver Licence:
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If you already have a driver licence (SIM) in Indonesia, you can use it for the first 6 months in the USA.
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You can obtain USA driver licence: Please find the info from DMW Website (http://www.dmvnow.com/drivers/)
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Steps to get driver licence here include: (1) pass knowledge exam, (2) get learner's permit ID to be used for at least 2 months, (3) pass driving skill test, and (4) get your licence. :)
Short-term Housing:
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Red carpet Inn
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University Club VT
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Airbnb
Going Home? Cargo Delivery USA-Indo:
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http://www.cargousaindo.com/ --> $165/box FLAT RATE.