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Of the 1.2 million students pursuing postsecondary education
outside their home countries, more than one-third choose to
study in the United States. Why do so many students from all
over the world choose US colleges and universities? What does
the United States have to offer you? Here are just a few of the
reasons why more than 500,001 international students from
around the world are furthering their education in the United
States:
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Quality
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U.S. colleges are known worldwide for the quality of their
facilities, resources, and faculty. Accreditation systems ensure
that institutions continue to maintain these standards.
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Choice
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The U.S. education system is unrivalled worldwide in the choice
it offers of types of institutions, academic and social
environments, entry requirements, degree programs, and subjects
in which you can specialize. Check
out information about the various programs being offered by the U.S. Universities.
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Value
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As an investment in your future, a U.S. degree offers excellent
value for the money. A wide range of tuition fees and living
costs, plus some financial help from colleges, have made study
in the United States affordable for thousands of students before
you.
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Flexibility
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One of the most distinctive features of U.S. universities and
colleges is the flexibility in choice of courses within a
college or university, but more importantly there is also the
option for students to move between one institution and another.
Completing the first two years of a degree at one institution,
usually a community college, and then moving to another, is very
common.
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Academic
Excellence
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The United States has one of the world's finest university
systems, with outstanding programs in virtually all fields. At the
undergraduate level, excellent programs exist in traditional
disciplines as well as in professional fields. At the graduate
level, students often have the opportunity to work directly
with some of the finest minds in the world. U.S. degrees are
recognized throughout the world for their excellence.
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Variety of
Educational
Opportunities
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The higher education system in the United States has something for
everyone. Some U.S. colleges and universities stress broad
educational principles; others stress practical,
employment-related skills; and still others specialize in
technical fields, the arts, or social sciences. As a result, if
you are looking for an institution where you can study a
particular field - no matter how unusual or specific - you can
usually find several from which to choose in the U.S.
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Cutting-Edge
Technology
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U.S. universities pride themselves on being at the forefront of
technology and educational techniques, and in making available to
their students the best possible equipment and resources. Even if
your field does not directly involve science or engineering, you
will become skilled in using the latest technology to obtain and
process information. You will find ways to stay connected with
people in your field all over the world.
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Opportunity
for Research,
Teaching Experience,
and Practical Training
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If you are a graduate student, you may be able to gain valuable
experience in research or teaching while you help to finance your
education. This practical component of your education will prove
useful in your future career and may give you insights into your
field that would not be possible through course study alone.
International students are some of the most valued researchers and
teachers in U.S. universities because they bring new skill and
ideas to the classroom and laboratory. Many graduate programs in
the United States offer training that enables students to become
teaching or research assistants.
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Support Services
for International
Students
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At most institutions, services from the international student
office help students from abroad to live and learn in their new
environment. From orientation programs at the beginning of your
degree program to assistance with resumes as you get ready to
graduate, you will find people at the university and in the
community who are interested in your success.
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Campus Life
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U.S. universities provide a rich variety of academic, cultural,
and athletic activities that add new dimensions to your
educational experience and help you make new friends.
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Global Education
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Experience in an international setting is a marketable commodity.
Your long-term career prospects can be enhanced by an experience
that develops self-confidence, independence, and cross-cultural
skills - attributes that are in high demand with employers
worldwide.
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Source:
If You Want To Study In The United States
- Bureau
of Educational & Cultural Affairs - US
Department of State
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