Why Study in the USA

Why do you wish to study in the United States of America (USA)? Do you want it just for the US brand or because your friends have applied in the US? Make an informed decision before you head towards the US for higher education as it will involve huge expenses in terms of money and time both. Introspect before taking the plunge.

Quality: The schools, the universities and the institutions in the US offer excellent and quality education, and hence make the US a hot destination for education.

Infinite Opportunities: Apart from the quality, a variety of courses offered in the US schools / colleges is quite high, which make it an attractive destination for students willing to super-specialize in a certain field.

Industrial Training and Research: Learning in an American school means not only confined to classes and attending lectures or doing experiments in the laboratories but also having real industry experience. The university colleges and institutions in America have collaborations with employers and researchers in different study fields where students can gain real work experience. This gives an edge over others when after college your work life begins.

Flexibility: The education system in the US is very flexible. Classes are offered under the semester scheme, and course is divided into credits. A student can choose a number of credits he / she want to earn in a semester or quarter, and the electives and the optional classes he wishes to take.

Anyone can opt and earn degrees or certificates from US institutions. The International students mainly choose to migrate to the US at two stages-

1. After completion of 12 years of schooling or equivalent to earn undergraduate degree;
2. After completion of 16 years of education or equivalent (i.e., college education) to earn a graduate degree.

The students willing to join the US schools / colleges / university institutions are offered admission on the basis of certain common tests, interviews, recommendation letters and essays/SOPs. There are more than 4,000 colleges and universities imparting degree programs. The size of U.S. higher educational institutions varies greatly, too, from colleges that enroll fewer than 1,000 students to large universities that enroll more than 50,000 students.

As  the US being an attractive destination for talented people with a hunger to learn, they come here from all over the world also to enjoy and this makes it more sought after education hub. Because there are no cultural boundaries, people are also fortunate enough to learn about different cultures of the world, as they find communities from different sections of the society within the campus.

USA is a leader in technology.  This simply translates into an advantage, which gives the students who study here, an edge over others, in real life. Hence,  US degree is beneficial in several aspects and preferred over others.