Why you should study in the US?

Every year, the clamor to study at American universities keeps increasing. There is a reason why. Let’s take the advantages of undergraduate studies in the US.

1. Flexibility to choose your own program

High school students at the age of 16 and 17 should not be expected to make a career choice. If you choose engineering in India and, after a year, decide you do not like engineering, you will not be able to change your major. In the US, you can apply for a major called Undecided. And, after two years of taking classes in various streams, you can declare you’re major.

If you choose engineering, modify your mind and decide to study philosophy, you are not likely to lose any time, and will graduate in the same time period. Similarly, if you like two streams, say engineering and psychology, you can major in both and get two degrees in the same time period. This is not likely in India.

2. Versatility of the program

When you graduate with a US degree, you not only have knowledge in your field of graduation, but also in other fields well. For instance, an engineering student will have to take a few classes in business or humanities. A business student will have to do some basic science classes to graduate.

3. Cosmopolitan outlook

The US attracts students from all over the world. You get to study with international students and learn about different cultures and societies. Your in general learning experience cannot be compared to what you will study in an Indian institution.

Of course, a US education is expensive. You will have to look at funding for four years, since Bachelor degrees in the US span four years. If you are rationally bright, score well in your Scholastic Aptitude Test, you might qualify for funding from US universities.