Globalization became a buzzword that shapes personal, governmental, and corporate strategies. Since national borders no longer define limits of opportunities, the international experience becomes increasingly important in shaping future competitive professionals. Higher education in the United States has some of the world’s best offerings to international students. Your path to an American dream may begin in U.S. college or university and lead wherever your global mindset is calling.
The United States is the top destination for international students to pursue higher education. Based on the Open Doors study by the Institute of International Education (2018) over 1 million of overseas students come to American colleges and universities. They include almost 2,000 Ukrainians who are currently studying in the U.S. These numbers prove that American higher education is not only desirable but also accessible. U.S. colleges and universities seek out international students to bring their knowledge, experience, and culture to an American classroom.
While every single decision to study in the U.S. has a unique motivation, most international students admire American higher education for its quality. Some of the world’s best scholars and practitioners teach in the United States. Local universities produce the largest number of Nobel Prize laureates compared to other countries in the world. The study by Hershbein and Kearny (2014) found that alumni of U.S. colleges make over 2 million dollars more in their lifetime earning compared to those with a high school diploma. The high achieving environment allows for personal and professional growth of every student. They have an opportunity to take rigorous classes, conduct research, develop through experiential and service-learning programs, intern with some of the world’s best companies.
The key to achieving your highest potential is the right choice of an American higher education institution. The U.S. has much to offer with over 4,500 accredited colleges and universities. These include small liberal arts institutions and large public research universities. Are you interested in a computer science program or want to study music? In the U.S. you can even do both.
Ukrainian students interested in studying in the U.S. have a great opportunity to discover American higher education with the support of the EducationUSA network. In Kyiv EducationUSA centre or any of the Window on America Centers countrywide you may learn about U.S. higher education and admission process absolutely for free. The centres are a part of the U.S. Department of State network that advises international students on admission to American colleges and universities.
Want to learn more about opportunities of U.S. higher education? Join the conversation with representatives of American colleges and universities during the Annual U.S. Higher Education Fair. The event will bring 11 U.S. universities to Kyiv on November 2, 2019, and all of your questions about preparing for the global career may be answered on this day. Workshops, individual consultations, and numerous information materials become available to fair participants.
Author: Ielyzaveta Shchepetylnykova, EducationUSA Senior Adviser at American Councils for International Education
More details available at fair.educationusa.org.ua
