Did you know that 83,833 Indian students traveled to the US in 2007 for higher education studies? I had no idea the number was that high. Turns out, it has been going up every year for at least a decade.
Why?
1. Couldn't get into IIT
As you probably know, IIT is one of the most respected institutions in the world for engineering. But last year they only admitted 3500 new students, and 350,000 applied! What are the unlucky 346,500 students going to do?
Quite a lot of them look to study in the United States. The good news is that tuition and other fees are not really that much higher. The US School Finder is a good tool if you are looking for universities or colleges and want them to contact you with more information.
2. Cultural Experience
Going to university doesn't have to be just about books & grades! These are very formative times in your life, and there's nothing like going abroad to expand your horizons.
For instance, there is a lot more to American food than McDonald's and Dominos Pizza!
Keep in mind that the United States is a diverse country, with lots of different cultural opportunities. Studying at Eastern Illinois University would be a lot different than, say, studying at the University of Minesota. These institutions and many more will send you more information about their campus life if you select them in the University & College Finder.
3. Liberal Arts
As India's economy and middle class booms, the higher education system struggles to keep up. New institutions tend to focus on engineering and business because they are most in demand. But what about the other majors? India has particularly little capacity for libral arts degrees, so the only choice is to look abroad.
The US has hundreds of excellent liberal arts schools, such as the University of Minesota - Moris. You can apply to this an other schools in the US School Finder.
4. Career Opportunities
Studying abroad is not only a fun cultural experience, its very useful professionally! Employers around the world respect degrees from US institutions more than from any other country.
There are hundreds of programs available in the University Program Directory that will propel you into the career you and your parents are dreaming.
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