Why Study in the USA?

 

A good education is the greatest gift you can ever receive. Beyond the degree, a true transformation of one’s personality, both academically and personally, is what students experience during these formative years.

Here are FIVE reasons – in no particular order – why we believe that doing your undergraduate degree in USA is a great idea. Put these together and you have the perfect combination for success, in college and in life.

 

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1. Unparalleled Opportunities

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US schools focus not just on academic development, but in building balanced and well-rounded individuals with leadership skills, communication skills, people skills, organization skills etc.

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The resources that most universities in USA have are unparalleled. Academic and technological resources aside, which are some of the best in the world, most campuses have a comprehensive set of services to support students in every possible way. Universities encourage you to explore and grow during your time there.

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2. Breadth and Flexibility

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Many colleges don’t require you to declare your major upfront. You get a lot of flexibility to pick and choose from an incredibly wide range of courses and majors across different disciplines and tailor it to your interests.

• US universities are distinguished by their remarkable breadth of resources

• Remarkable flexibility for students to design and personalize programs that meet their individual academic as well as personal goals.

• Engineers who paint, dancers that study biology; students craft their own experiences while taking advantage of diverse programs, opportunities and resources.

 

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3. Better preparation for career

 

US universities change their curriculum frequently in an effort to keep things interesting and up to date. They also have tie-ups with other schools and organizations, within US and internationally, to offer you the most exposure and opportunities.

 

To study and be part of an environment where colleges state that their mission is to overcome challenges through open and fearless inquiry and action, is highly motivating and invigorating. Amidst intense competition, there’s also an infectious enthusiasm to work together. US colleges are big on projects that are done in groups. What’s more, this involves interaction and involvement from corporates and real-life problems and situations are woven into the curriculum

 

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4. Formative Years

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One of the questions that we get a lot is, can I do my undergraduate degree in India and later do a Master’s in USA.

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Being independent at a more formative stage of your life has a huge impact in the development of your overall personality. Your thinking, your values, and your work ethic along with a host of other qualities that go beyond the classroom all get uniquely shaped making you confident and well-rounded. You are better equipped in terms of skills and mental fortitude to deal with challenges for the rest of your life.

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A second advantage of doing an undergraduate degree is your ability to tailor your master’s or pursuit of other higher education to be exactly what is right for you. You can proceed with confidence as the roadmap is clear and you have already initiated your journey.

 

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5. Global Citizen

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U.S. colleges, with a rich mix of over 1.2 million international students, expose you to a variety of different backgrounds and cultures. From the way admissions are managed, to how programs are designed and run, you get opportunities to mingle with the best minds globally. It acts as a unique platform to exchange ideas and perspectives and have the opportunity to learn and grow.

 

You become a more balanced and well-rounded individual and it grooms you to face the challenges of today's diverse, complex, and connected world.

 

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“Is there a downside to studying in USA?” is a question that we get asked quite often.

The costs involved can be a deterrent for some, but barring that there really is no downside.

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A closely related question is “Is it worth the money you spend?”.

It is an expensive proposition but one that we believe is worth the money you spend and one that is completely outweighed by the positives. There simply is no better investment that you can make.

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College & Me is a series of articles featuring useful information about College Admissions for undergraduate degree programs in US colleges. 

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