STUDY IN USA

STUDY IN USA

Capital: Washington, D.C.

Currency: US Dollar (USD)

Language: English is the default language in the United States. The other languages spoken are Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Italian and many others.

Largest cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, San Diego, Detroit, Dallas Phoenix, San Antonio.

The United States of America is a large country in North-America. The first country that comes to the mind of students and parents when they think of higher education abroad is the United States of America. It isn't surprising that the USA still remains a popular destination for many students. USA has over 4000+ universities with many of those being top universities in the world. According to a recent survey, 16 of the top 20 universities are in the USA. It’s a hot-spot of cultures all around the globe and plays an important role in the cultural landscape of the world. It’s famous for wide varieties of travel destinations like ranging from the skyscrapers of Manhattan and Chicago, to the natural wonders of Yellowstone and Alaska, to the warm, sunny beaches of Florida, Hawaii and Southern California.

TOP REASONS TO STUDY IN THE USA

•  USA is on the forefront of scientific and creative innovation
•  The universities invest in optimized classroom experience.
•  Universities provide quality education and have a unique curriculum.
•  Degrees obtained are recognized globally.
•  Excellent employment prospects. Students can work up to 20/hr week on-Campus.
•  Students can seek to gain employment post their course work.

WORK OPPORTUNITIES

Work opportunity for part time can help you to earn enough to cut your daily expenses. But you should decide first the reason to get a job-whether it is to reduce the burden of your course fee or to gain some work experience. Remember, however, that as an International Student, you can't simply go out and get any desirable job. There are some rules that students must follow. Before you start finding a job in USA as a student, contact your Designated School Official (DSO). Then, DSO will guide you throughout the procedure of applying for a Social Security Number which is required for all students working in the U.S. and help you through various steps.

Employment Opportunities:

• 1. On-Campus Employment: On-campus employment makes students eligible to work on campus or at an 'educationally affiliated off-campus location". So, you are free to work in your campus like a bookstore, library, cafeteria etc. Allowed working hours are limited to 20 hours per week during your course but full-time during holidays and vacation periods.
• 2. Off-Campus Employment: Off-campus employment opportunities are available for those students who have completed their one-full academic year in the U.S. To apply for off-campus employment, you must have approval from the DSO. After getting approval, you can work off-campus 20 hours per week.
• 3. Curricular Practical Training (CPT): CPT is actually designed to give you real-world experience in your study field like an internship etc. But you must have completed one full academic year to be eligible for CPT. With CPT, there is no weekly hour limit. Students with CPT are allowed to do full time job.
• 4. Optional Practical Training (OPT): OPT is a temporary employment related to study field by which eligible students can get up to 12 months of OPT employment.

POST STUDY WORK OPPORTUNITIES

•  Return to home country with a globally recognized degree or diploma or invaluable work experience.
•  Apply for Post study work permit and gain additional invaluable work experience

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN USA

University of Charleston

Hilbert College New York

National University

Webster University

University of Missouri

Castleton University- Vermont

Bay Atlantic University-Washington, DC

Paul Smith's College-New York