Education System In USA
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Many international students, scholars, and visitors are surprised to learn that the United States has no national education system. The Federal government can influence education only by the funding it offers, but this is limited. Unlike CBSE board examinations in India, there is no national high school graduation examination. There are, however, state graduation examinations, and students must pass these.
There are three types of institutions in the USA:
1. Universities – Normally, universities in the USA offer a range of graduate programs, including doctoral programs. Universities are usually larger than colleges in terms of sizes and opportunities. There are two types of universities in the USA – public and private.
Public universities are funded by the US state government. These universities are often rooted to their local communities, thus making themselves dynamic and vibrant. State/public universities have a variety of courses on offer and are home to a large number of students from all over the world. These types of universities are usually located in both, large cities and small towns. And the tuition fees at public universities are lesser when compared with private universities.
On the other hand, private universities are run by student tuition fees, research outcome, donations and other funding sources. These universities are not owned by any government body. Since private universities are not state funded, they have the flexibility to choose their funding scheme and how to invest the funds towards research opportunities.
2. Community colleges – Community colleges in the USA are small community-based two-year colleges that offer vocational and certificate programs to students. These colleges work closely with some employers, and also offer different pathways programs for students. Class sizes in community colleges are relatively small. International students can choose such colleges to opt for any bridge programs or enhance specific skills before taking it to the next level.
3. Liberal arts colleges – Liberal arts colleges in the USA emphasis on providing undergraduate degrees in liberal arts and sciences. These colleges could be either private or public institutions. Compared with a usual vocational or technical or professional degree, a liberal arts degree lasts for four years of full-time study.
Why Study in USA???
In the 20th and 21st centuries the U.S. has become the magnet for hundreds of thousands of bright, ambitious students around the world. The U.S. is the preferred destination for Indian students because U.S. higher educational institutions offer: academic excellence, cutting-edge technology, extensive support services for international students, generous funding opportunities, wide variety of educational options, flexible curricula and hands-on training (OPT and CPT).
In 2013-2014, 886,052 students from almost every country around the world studied at higher educational institutions in the U.S. In the same period, 102,673 students from India, which is 11.6% of all international students, studied on American campuses.
If you are interested in studying in the U.S., we can help! Om International Visa consultant is the source of information on higher education opportunities in the U.S. Educational advisers trained by the U.S. Department of State are available to guide you through the process of applying to colleges and universities in the U.S.
Living as an American student
Campuses in the United States are highly sociable, most universities have their own facilities for sports and evening entertainment, but clubs and societies will also organize a range of other activities. From acapella singers, to American football players and performance artists, there are student groups to suit any niche interest you can imagine. This can lead to a very hectic way of life, but so long as you keep the balance between study and play in check, it can provide an excellent way to unwind from the pressure of taking a postgraduate course.
Popular student destinations:
The top universities in the US are Princeton University, Harvard University, Yale University, Columbia University and Stanford University (in no particular order). The area of New England on the east coast of the US is the center of all its renowned academic institutes. Most of the best colleges in the country are situated in cities like Boston, New York, Cambridge, Old Saybrook, New Haven. Approximately, 1,86,000 Indian students were studying in the US during the academic year 2017-18. Business Management, Computer Science, Finance and Accounting, Economics, Communications/Media, Physical and Life Sciences are the popular courses Indian students pursue in the US.
US universities and postgraduate student support
American universities are aware of the difficulties new students face to adjust to their new surroundings, and there are many ways in which they strive to help. You can expect a wide range of services and events to enhance your life as a postgraduate in a new town. From student mentors to free shuttle services and team sports, there are always ways you can integrate into the way of life on campus and reduce any stress you might have. Larger colleges often have their own health centers, careers advisory service and accommodation officer, but even smaller institutions will have a student services office where staff can point you in the right direction. If you have a problem that is more related to your academic work, then professors are usually present and available to speak with students after class. They will often ask you to pop in for a chat and that’s a great opportunity to offload any worries you have about your performance on the course, and to receive some expert advice.
Part time Jobs in USA
Campus jobs are customized in such a manner that they adhere to all the visa guidelines. Here are 10 most popular on-campus jobs that you can take up at American universities.
Part-time jobs are considered important by Indian students once they go abroad to study. There are various ways to earn that extra cash and interact with students from all over the world. In a sense, part-time jobs give you a complete experience of the student culture and life. According to the American students’ visa guidelines, you are allowed to work only 20 hours a week and can work only on campus.
It is not that difficult to find jobs on-campus at American universities. Also, these jobs are customized in such a manner that they will adhere to all the visa guidelines.
Safety in the US:
Being a diverse country, the United States is the safest place for students, particularly from India, and there is no need for any fear of racism. So in that sense, USA is a safe country for Indian students.
US government records claim that immigrants from India are better educated, more likely to have strong English language skills,arrive on employment-based visas, and are less likely to live below the poverty line than the overall immigrant population. Many Indians work in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.
Almost one-third of all Indian immigrants reside in just two states: California and New Jersey. More than one-quarter of all Indian immigrants live in three major metropolitan areas: New York, Chicago, and San Jose.
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