Why U.S. is the most preferred destination to study abroad?
By siliconindia   |   Friday, 08 April 2011, 11:26 IST   |    2 Comments
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Bangalore: Students from various countries always want to pursue their studies in the U.S. But why they prefer U.S. as the best destination in the whole world, for higher education in the fields of science, technology and management? The reason is that no other country extends its arms as widely as the U.S., to welcome international students. A total of 6, 71,616 students went to the U.S. to study there in 2008-09, which is an increase of 8 percent over the previous year. U.S. universities, U.S. colleges and U.S. schools consistently rank very high in world rankings. They offer international students the most exciting, rewarding and comprehensive array of study options in the world. According to a study, the U.S. hosts nearly three times as many Indian students as the UK and is the most popular destination for higher education. U.S. has over 4,800 institutions and accounted for 25 percent of the top 200 universities in the world. The U.S. also offers the most exciting career prospects to international students. For example, as per the 2009 TopMBA.com survey, average salary of a U.S. MBA graduate was over $90,000 as compared with $87,000 for an MBA graduate from Europe. Here are a few common reasons why international students choose to study in the U.S. Academic excellence with the best universities The U.S. has one of the world's finest university systems, with outstanding programs in virtually all fields. While at the undergraduate level excellent programs exist in traditional disciplines, as well as in professional fields, at the graduate level, students have the opportunity to work directly with some of the finest minds in their field of study. Thus, they have the chance to become involved with exclusive research and educational opportunities. Around 80 percent of the research all over the world is being conducted and funded in U.S. by various universities and companies. Variety of educational opportunities The U.S. has several colleges and universities, boasting at least ten times as many campuses as in any other country. Some of them stress broad educational principles, while some others emphasize practical, employment-related skills. Apart from these, some other colleges specialize in the arts, social sciences or technical fields. As a result, students have a variety of options and educational opportunities. Opportunity for research In the U.S., students have an opportunity to gain valuable experience through research while pursuing their education. Many graduate programs offer training and teaching opportunities that enable students to become teaching assistants to undergraduates or research assistants on special projects. This practical component of U.S. education proves very useful for students for future career, and gives insights into areas or spheres of their field that would not be possible through course study alone. Financial assistance Most of the universities financially support the international students either in the form of providing teaching or research assistantships. These assistantships are based on academic merit, rather than financial need. Awarded students will receive stipends, or either partial or complete tuition waivers. U.S. education could turn out to be completely free if the student exhibits exceptional skills in his or her field of study. Support services for international students The international student office is a great help for students opting to study in the U.S. A wide range of student services that they provide through an orientation program upon arrival is just the start of the many programs and benefits of the office. They help answer questions students have regarding visa status, financial situation, housing, employment possibilities, health concerns and more. It also provides resume and employment assistance as graduation nears. Apart from all these advantages there are numerous top companies in the world like Microsoft, Motorola, Ford and etc are located in the U.S. and they are one of the major recruiters in the country. Moreover, as the U.S. is one of the major economies of the world there are ample opportunities to start career. That is why such a large number of students go to U.S. every year from other countries. For more information on study abroad, click on the link below: https://www.siliconindia.com/Overseas_education/universities.html

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