Do you want to acquire the best education in the world? Have you longed to obtain educational degrees from the best learning institutes around the world? Then the US is the place you want to be.
There are several reasons why the United States top the chart as the destination target for International students or people who emigrate for the purpose of obtaining foreign education. It is not as though there are no good schools in the home country of these students, but some factors or policies have been put into places by previous US governments to ensure the country remains the first destination for anyone who wants to obtain quality education in any level; be the individual an American or not.
Dear readers, it is in our interest today to unveil to you, the reasons why the US is the best country to go study and why they make up 30% of destination target for international students, worldwide. And that is the highest for any single country, breath-taking !
Here we go.
**World Class Institutes**
It should be no “brainer” or a surprise now, if I told you that in recent ranking conducted by several Non-Governmental Organisations, NGOs, that nine out of top eleven best universities in the world came from the United States. That is according to CWU. To 4icu it is seven over ten of top ten world universities.
The order usually varies across organizers, but it is given that no organizer will rank United States Universities less than 5/10 of world universities. That is splendid. Criteria for selection also varies, but most organizers recognize the following.
Availability of license from Higher Institution Regulatory Bodies in home country of the said university
Online presence of selected universities
Number of outstanding graduates churned out by selected institutes
Strength of alumni
Influence and Research
No breakdown in academic calendar
Amount spent in award of scholarships and grants
Reception of foreign or international students
**Financial Support For International Students**
Several US colleges and universities offer scholarships to outstanding students from the Diaspora. Degrees in the United States are usually very expensive, this is expected anyway, I mean every fine thing in life is expensive. But as far as US colleges are concerned; in their goodness, they disburse huge sums of scholarship funds to bright international students, to ensure the right minds are educated enough and in the right positions to transform the world.
In fact, TimesHigherEducation quoted Fulbright commission; saying more than 600 American Universities award scholarships worth $20,000 and more to foreign students. These students from diaspora are selected based on
Academic qualification
Financial capacity
Extracurricular activity. Example; sport or entertainment.
**Top Notch Technology**
As far as the world of Technology is concerned, the United States comfortably lead the race or take the lead. They wasted no time to deploy their technological advancement into their Education sector. Students; especially the ones who major in STEM courses ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), are assured of using A-list technological or laboratory equipment to conduct researches, projects and excel in their academic fields.
Costly equipment that enhance education which are rare in many foreign universities are found in the US. Students also receive assistance from experienced laboratory technicians who guide them through the use of these equipment in order to be properly educated.
**Campus Life**
US university campuses are hotbed for cultural mix. Their campuses are largely heterogeneous in culture with a high blend of academic excellence and social life while adopting the policy, “all read and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. There are sports teams ranging from soccer, American football, cricket, tennis, table tennis, basketball, rugby and even swimming.
**Opportunity For Research, Training, and Teaching**
Graduate students who have accomplished their First Degree are allowed teaching and research Assistantship in their chosen field. Teaching Assistantship are usually channelled towards the undergraduate students while research assistantship are usually in partnership with a Doctor or Professor. This bequeaths the student with rich knowledge and experience which he may find very useful after graduating from graduate school.
**Academic Flexibility**
Undergraduate students are permitted to select several courses or a chance to edit majors or have several specializations. Towards the end of his stay in undergraduate school he is allowed to select some dream courses in order to have fulfilment in life. Example is an Engineering student allowed to select a course in Classical Music towards the end of his last school year.
Fast forward to graduate school, if the student proceeds at all, he is encouraged to continue and finish course credits at his own discretion.
**Wide Variety Of Programs To Offer**
If you are too selective with choices to Major in, in Higher Institution and have searched all around the world for a reputable university that offers such to no avail, chances are that you have not directed your beam towards universities in the US.
What is that dream course you can’t find anywhere else ? Why don’t you first review this list of American universities and follow the provided link that directs you to their official website, there you can check for your chosen course.
**Work Life Off Campus**
Ahead of many first nations of the world, US authorities grant permission to international students to seek for jobs and even work for a maximum of 20 hours every week when school is in session, and work for unlimited hours during holidays or vacations.
That is a very cool way for students to financially support themselves and stay away from crime as a means of livelihood.
**Different Kinds of Higher Institutions**
It is not every financially incapacitated individual who may be able to qualify through the rigours of obtaining a fulltime US scholarship. And that is why the US Government have numerous approved and well-funded higher institutions which are lower than a university but award educational certificates that can earn one a good source of income.
These approved Higher Institutions include
Community College: they award Associate’s degree and certificate programs and have no reservations for post-graduate degrees. Duration is 2years only.
Liberal Arts College: duration is four years and are characterized by a wide student to teacher ratio. Classes also are usually small and successful graduates are awarded a Bachelor’s degree. Students take classes in Arts, Humanities, Sciences and Social Sciences.
**Highly Sought After By Employers**
Employers world-wide recognize the value in graduates of American institutions. According to universitiesintheusa.com , “More than 50% of undergraduates from American private universities immediately pursue postgraduate education, while 98% of the remainder secure positions in their chosen careers within six months of graduation…”.
Conclusion
Whatever is worth doing, is worth doing well. US Universities are universally acknowledged and recommended for even many more reasons, do yourself the favour to obtain one IF YOU CAN. There can be no regrets. And if you are a government personnel in other countries and reading this, you would do your country too much good to attempt putting in similar policies if you must get schools in your country to come close to those in the US, of course it will take time and lots of money, but building reputable universities is the bedrock of development, liberating your people from the claws of mediocrity and advancing your nation.
Sheriff Adeniyi
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