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Studying in USA
The U.S. is the top study abroad destination, with over 1 million international students in its universities. Here are some of the reasons why you should study in the USA:-
World Class Education
The education system is one of the best in the world, which means every country in the world will recognise American qualifications, making a global dream career highly likely to happen.
Flexible education system
At the undergraduate level, you pursue different courses before you declare your major at the end of the second year. This helps to explore your subject interest and then decide on what you want to focus on.
Work Part time
You can work 20 hours during your semester on a part-time basis on campus, and during the semester breaks, you can work for 40 hours. This will help you earn some money and help you with your finances.
Internships
Work experience opportunities during the completion of your degree via Curricular Practical Training.
International Student Support
American universities understand the struggles of international students and therefore conduct regular orientation programs, workshops and trainings to offer assistance.
Multicultural
The USA attracts students from all over the world, hence creating a truly multi-cultural campus experience throughout your studies
Work Opportunities
Work experience opportunities after completion of your degree via Optional Practical Training. Master’s Programs’ falling under the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines have the additional advantage of visa extension of up to two years of post-completion practical training opportunity in any organization in the US. The US also offers top-notch Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs often facilitating internships/placements after completion and travel abroad experiences, along with a 1-year visa extension for practical training in the industry.
Undergraduate Studies
There are two types of undergraduate degrees offered in the U.S., Associate degrees and Bachelor degrees. Students can study for one of the following degrees:
- Associate degrees : Take two years to complete and are usually studied at technical, community or junior colleges. Students can study for an associate qualification in a range of subjects and then transfer to a Bachelors programme to complete an additional two years of study to gain a Bachelor’s degree.
- Bachelors degrees : Take four years to complete. Students study a variety of subjects before deciding on which to focus on in the final two years, known as a 'major'. Students may also gain a 'minor' qualification by completing classes in an additional subject alongside their 'major'.
Postgraduate Studies
There are two types of graduate degree, most courses take two or three years to complete although one-year options are available in some instances:
- Academic/research : Academic graduate degrees generally lead to a career in academia or research.
- Professional : These are designed to prepare students for particular professions.
The most common types of Masters are Masters of Arts (M.A) and Masters of Science (M.S). Study at this level is self-directed and culminates in the submission of a thesis.
There are no pure research graduate programmes on offer. Instead students learn through a combination of taught and research components. Students are also assessed on a more regular basis in the USA. Instead of undertaking a small number of large assessments you'll face more frequent, smaller assessments.
PhDs
A Doctoral degree is the highest qualification that a student can achieve in the USA. They typically take four to six years to complete. To be awarded with a PhD you’ll need to pass comprehensive examinations and produce original research, usually in the form of a dissertation.
Funding to study in the USA
Each year international students receive a significant amount of financial help. Funding for overseas students does exist and generally differs between institutions. Some provide scholarships covering the entire cost of study, while others contribute towards the overall cost. Common sources of funding include:
- Needs-based financial : if your family income falls below a certain amount then many institutions can assist with tuition fees and accommodation. These are primarily made available to domestic students.
- Merit scholarships : for those with outstanding talent or excellent grades in a specific subject.
- Sports scholarships : for talented sportsmen and women. You need the required grades as well as sporting excellence.
- Graduate Assistantships : Many colleges and universities offer part-time work opportunities within campus facilities for Master’s students, and often provide tuition reimbursement for courses that you are enrolled in, during the span of your assistantship.
Student Visa
Any foreign national looking to enter the USA will need a visa. The F-1 non-immigrant visa is the most common type for those wishing to study in the USA at an accredited college or university. You'll need to have been accepted and approved on your course before applying for one. You will then register with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and there is a $350 fee for this. You will also need to make an appointment for a visa interview with the US embassy in your country. You'll need to bring the following:
- your passport
- your visa application form
- financial documents.
Speak to a Uni Connect Global Counsellor to find out more information about studying in the USA.
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