What this thread is for / 这个讨论串适合用来做什么
Use this thread when you are stuck on this topic and need quick comparisons, real timelines, or examples from other applicants and students.
如果你现在就卡在这个问题上，想快速对比时间线、学校做法或他人的真实经历，就用这个讨论串。
Add these details / 建议补充这些信息
city, school, degree level, and whether you are asking about on-campus work, internship, or outside work
whether you already asked the international office or faculty adviser
Quick prompts / 可以直接这样发问
What did your school allow or refuse?
Which paperwork or approval did you actually need?