In addition to a quality education, studying in this country can give students other additional opportunities.
Benefits in terms of tuition
All educational institutions practice encouragement for students, especially financially. Talented and intelligent individuals are highly valued in this country, even if they are not U.S. citizens. It may even affect the cost of tuition.
A discount on tuition is given to those who have achievement in:
- any of the sports (especially if the student participates in intercollegiate competition);
- music, art, dance, or theater (if they participate in community service and take initiatives in college life);
- studies and various discoveries.
America has a variety of competitions between institutions, not just in the area of academics. Those who study diligently and get good grades, even in their first semester, receive discounts. Incentives can take the form of the following:
- discount on tuition;
- grants;
- stipends;
- free tuition.
Work and study
For all foreign students, as well as for Russian, open F1 visa, which allows you to study and work. That is, there is an opportunity to combine work and study. You can work in your spare time. Some jobs may be offered by the college itself. In the summer period you can work full-time. But do not forget that the study – it is the main thing.
With successful graduation, you can apply for a prestigious job. It is worth noting that foreigners are given another 1 year of legal stay in the country, so that the person can find a job and change the status of residence in the United States.
Where do I start?
Before enrolling in college, it is worth reviewing all options and assessing realistic possibilities. Some institutions have high entrance requirements for citizens, but there are also some that any high school student with average data can realistically get into.
You will also need to decide where you want to apply, since the list of U.S. colleges is very long. Start by choosing a field of study which interests you. Very popular are medical specialties. U.S.-educated professionals are in demand all over the world, as well as in America itself.
It is realistic to enter almost all universities, but there are exceptions. For example, a military college gladly accepts American citizens, but foreigners are not always allowed to receive such an education. This is due to the fact that some specialties also teach topics that fall under state secrets.