Why
International Students Choose to Study in
Illinois
Along
with Illinois' superior funding system, resources are
allocated where it matters most: the classroom. More
dollars are spent on instruction than any other resource in public
universities, community colleges and private institutions.
Students are exposed to leaders in their respective fields
throughout Illinois' higher education system, but perhaps more
importantly, they are taught by leaders who enjoy teaching.
Emphasis is routinely placed on quality instruction that is
strongly supported by significant funding for research and student
support.
Virtually all
Illinois public and private universities and colleges provide
specialized support services for international students - wherever
they choose to study, a broad variety of specialized programs and
services are available to enhance the educational experience. These
services are designed to assist the international
student in making the transition from their own culture to
that of the Midwestern United States, and include everything from
basic immigration documentation to elaborate orientations,
international week activities, international student housing, and
academic support services such as English as a Second
Language.
One of the major
areas of support for all students in Illinois comes in the form of
our commitment to cutting-edge technology that is
made available to all students. Illinois is investing over $90
million over the next three years to develop the Illinois Century
Network, to replace outdated technology with state-of-the-art
systems to improve the quality, usability and access to a truly
high-speed information artery. The Illinois Century Network will
give the State a telecommunications pipeline so large, so fast, and
so reliable that it will make learning available virtually anytime,
anywhere. It will connect schools, colleges, universities,
libraries and museums in a vast community of learners throughout
the State. Campus resources, from invaluable faculty to innovative
supercomputers, will be made available to all students at any time
and in any location.
Illinois also has
a plethora of natural resources available for any student to draw
upon. From the top minds in the country to the top libraries in the
world, from sites of natural beauty to locations of historical
significance, Illinois has something for everyone. From world-class
cities with magnificent restaurants, theaters and activities, to
historic main streets and villages, Illinois has something
for you.
But you don't
have to take our word for it. You are welcome to ask any of the
28,800 international students who have chosen
Illinois as their home for higher education this year,
making it the fifth most popular destination in the country. We're
sure you'll find the Illinois higher education system to be your
passport to the future!
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