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Study Abroad in the United States

The United States is called a melting pot for a very good reason. With its 50 states, each like its own country because of their unique climates, food, and cultural activities, America has something for everybody. Studying abroad in the U.S. can mean learning about any number of possible disciplines in essentially any surrounding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re an international student who wants to study in the US, you’ll need to be accepted to an accredited institution in the US as a full-time student in order to qualify for the F-1 academic visa. However, stipulations may vary if you’re studying short-term through your home university.

You’ll need to be accepted to an accredited university in the United States, and then apply for the F-1 visa. This involves applying to and enrolling directly in an American university. If you want to study in the US on a short-term basis through your home university, requirements may vary. Reach out to your advisor for more information.

It’s well known that the USA has perhaps the most expensive tuition in the world. If you’re studying abroad through your home university, you may not have to deal with said fees. However, if you’re enrolling directly in an American university, you can expect to pay between $8,000 and $25,000 per semester, depending on your loans, grants, and scholarships.

Scholarships to study abroad in the USA are competitive. Be sure you’re eligible for the scholarships you’re apply to, so that you don’t waste time. Start your research early, and apply with a strong statement of interest.

Sometimes. It’s possible to study in the USA without IELTS, but it depends on the university or institution. You should be able to find whether it’s required or not on the websites of the universities you’re interested in.

In such a large country with thousands of universities, you can study almost anything and be guaranteed a quality education! Medicine, nursing, architecture, dentistry, accounting, finance, and computer science are just some of many areas of study that you can pursue in the USA.

The United States can offer a quality education in numerous fields, while allowing the ability to grow both professionally and personally. You’ll meet dozens of people to network with, and have plenty of opportunities for travel and exploration on the weekends.

There are many benefits of studying in the USA! Quality education, improved language skills, vast landscape, a huge network of professional and personal acquaintances, and a foot in the door of your chosen career await you.

There’s a great university to consider in almost every state in the US. New York, California, Texas, Massachusetts, and Illinois are all popular destinations for international students. Off-the-beaten-path states to consider are Ohio, Virginia, Missouri, and Oregon.

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This has probably been my best semester in college so far. After spending 1.5 years upstate, being in the city feels so fun and different. Taking classes while doing an internship gives you a real taste of balancing student life with work life. If you enjoy city living, this program is perfect for you. Williamsburg is such an amazing neighborhood — when the weather warms up, everything becomes so lively and beautiful. Plus, the location is super convenient for getting around the city. Meeting all the friends from everywhere is also very cool.

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