FAQ: Pros and cons of studying in USA for foreign students

Each of us at least once was interested in the possibility of studying abroad. For many decades, the younger generation has been dreaming of studying in America, in the land of opportunities, wanting to experience the life of an American student from films and TV series on personal experience. But studying in the United States has its pros and cons.

The U.S. now has more international students than other countries in our world — about 600,000. With more than 4,000 universities and colleges, the U.S. has one of the most advanced higher education systems in the world. Higher education in the United States is not comparable to anyone in quality and diversity, which allows it to maintain a leading position in such areas as business, technology and science.

Advantages of studying in USA for foreign students

1. Educational institutions of the USA occupy leading positions in all major rankings
2. A practically unlimited choice of specialties
3. Recognition of diplomas and scientific degrees of American universities and colleges around the world
4. Practice-oriented education
5. Experience of independent life on the cupus
6. Globalization – the American education system is universal
7. Deep integration with employers
8. The widest range of available study programs
9. Convenient campuses
10. Effective student exchange network
11. Multinational student environment, friendly attitude towards foreign students
12. Good job prospects.

Disadvantages of studying in the USA

1. Significant restrictions on work during studying
2. Time to adapt
3. Unusual American mentality
4. In some places a low level of security in cities
5. High tuition fees
6. Complexity of courses
7. Penalties for skipping. Attendance is part of the assessment.
8. Bureaucratic nuances for foreigners, a large package of documents
9. Expensive textbooks
10. The need for almost perfect English.

If we talk about the price of education in the United States, then first of all it will depend on the university and its prestige, reputation. If you choose an inexpensive state university, it will cost $ 18,000 per year, and a prestigious state university - already from $ 36,000.

Examples of elite universities and the approximate cost of a semester

1. Stanford = from $ 19,300
2. Harvard = from $ 28,000
3. Yale = from 20 250$
4. Princeton = from $18,500.

Additional expenses for studying in the USA

1. Embassy consular fee = 160$
2. Flights
3. Delivery of invitation = from 55 to 65$
4. Meeting at the airport = from 75 to 95$
5. Meals = from $ 6000 per year
6. Insurance = 1500$ per year
7. Personal expenses and books = from $ 3000 per year
8. Dormitory = from $ 6000 per year.