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Education In
USA
STUDY IN THE USA
Academic excellence:
World's finest post-secondary educational
system with excellent programs in traditional disciplines as well as
professional fields.
Quality assurance:
A systematic approach to ensuring quality
standards in educational institutions and academic programs. Variety of
options: There are over 3,600 institutions to choose from. Some colleges
provide broad based education like liberal arts education, while others
provide specialty programs. There are also vocational or technical
schools.
Cutting edge technology:
U.S. universities are leaders in high
quality education and are at the forefront of technology.
Flexibility:
The academic programs provide students with
a variety of courses and options. Students have the freedom to design
their majors and programs of study, switch fields and petition specific
courses. Independent study is also available to suit individual needs.
Hands
on training: Cooperative educational
programs, internship and practical training opportunities provide valuable
practical experience to students. These programs offer financial
assistance and enhance career prospects.
Acceptability:
Being accepted into an American college or university is certainly more
challenging for a foreign student than for an American. However, being a
foreign (or "International") student also means you have a diverse
background and perspective that schools in the United States increasingly
value. International students make a significant contribution to U.S.
campus life, as well as to school revenues. Consequently, American schools
recruit and welcome international students. This means that although you
may have to overcome some obstacles in order to study in the United
States, as an international student you are seen as a valuable commodity
here.
Advantages of a US degree:
American degrees are recognized and sought after by employers worldwide.
The long-term career prospects of a student are enhanced as studying in
U.S. boosts and helps develop one's self-confidence, independent thinking
and cross-cultural communication skills.
Campus diversity: All educational
institutions in the U.S. seek the presence of international students to
provide cultural diversity and enrichment on their campuses,
Support services: Most universities
in the U.S. will have an office of international students and services,
which provide a variety of services from campus orientation to assistance
in resume preparation. Personal and career counseling services are also
available.
Financial assistance: Scholarships,
fellowships and assistantships are available for eligible international
students. They are also eligible to work for 10 to 20 hours a week to
partially meet their expenses.
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