I love answering questions from minnows..it's really a big part of what I've done on here for a long time. Feel free to ask whatever. :)

I have written a few dozen of these guides/faqs which are listed at the bottom of these posts...if any may be helpful. But it's especially important that you all are able to talk about it simply and comfortably with others. While there is a lot that can be learned about the site..often the basics are more than enough to get going...to make it way less daunting. :)

Oh nice!! I definitely hope you're able to make it to the US! Best of luck! :D