I just found out I am HIV positive

[Jer428]

I thought having the chance to go to US to study was a big life change for me, but I had never thought I would be HIV positive until I did the physical examination , including blood test. And the hospital said they needed more blood to run some certain test, and then they confirmed me I am not healthy last Friday, 3 days ago.
I will leave my hometown and will be living in a totally strange environment in 4 days , I don't know what to do after I am in US,so can somebody tell me what to do after I get US (I will study in Boston), and I am so scared if the university or my classmates find out , no one will be near me.....

thank you, I think I need to be strong,

[Jer428]

thank you HowardH, I will be arriving on Friday, I will do what you tell me.

[HowardH]

Welcome to our country. You will find that most people do not treat you any differently because you have HIV. None of your friends, professors, or anyone else will know you are infected unless you tell them.

Excellent care for HIV is available in the US, and Boston is one of the centers of excellence.  It will be easy for you to find excellent care and treatment for your infection. Even if you cannot afford routine care, there are programs available to assure treatment for people with HIV.  After you arrive, you can contact the Massachusetts health department for information about finding such care; or just make an appointment at one of the major medical centers.