<p>@SoCalDad2, thanks! I checked that out! 
But I’d rather hear and learn from experiences than just the official guide.
@jfking01, thank you so much! Yes, I’ve settled the housing plan and the meal plan in my expenditure list! Glad to know that my remaining expenses allow me to “live like royalty” 
@ScienceGirlMom, thanks a lot! I am clueless about the convenience stores in the US… Target, huh? I’ll look into it. Thanks again.
@Antarius, thanks for the confirmation! 
@anxiousmom, thanks! I’ll be staying on-campus maybe for about the first year… Hv to find myself some friends first, and a little getting used to around Houston, then hopefully off-campus for the next year onwards. Not really a solid plan but never really been abroad to the US so I’m a little clueless about the housing and contracts and all that…
@barrk123, thanks too for the confirmation! And yes, I’ve a different expenditure plan for books and necessary instruments.</p>