The Real Disadvantages of Studying in the U.S.: 5 Other Disadvantages
Thursday, April 30th, 2009Here is a list of five other disadvantages to studying in the United States for you to consider:
- Studying in the U.S. – or in any foreign country – involves adjusting to a new culture and way of thinking. Although this is an exciting challenge to overcome, and will positively shape your character and personality, it is nonetheless a difficult process. For some students, it can take up to a year to fully adjust to their new environment. For others, it can take days. In either case, the adjustment process requires flexibility, perseverance, and mental toughness.
- For most international students the United States is very far away from their home country. Because of the time difference, organizing ways to connect with those in your native country can be challenging.
- Similarly, the distance between you country and the U.S. will make it hard to travel home during short breaks in the Spring and Fall, or over the weekend; whereas if you studied closer to home, you could easily visit friends or family for short periods of time.
- A huge benefit of U.S. university is that it provides a high quality education. The flip side of that is that obtaining a U.S. degree is very challenging and requires hard work. You will be challenged by professors and fellow students. If you are looking for an easy path to a degree, this may not be it.
- English, english, english, all the time. Though studying in the U.S. can be a great way to perfect your spoken and written English, it can be difficult if you are not fully committed to learning the language. Do you like English? Do you really like English?
For Your Consideration:
Can you think of other disadvantages to studying in the U.S.? If so, please share!
SERIES: Why study in the U.S.?
- April 20 – Introduction
- April 21 – Diversity at U.S. campuses
- April 22 – Value of U.S. degrees
- April 23 – The Facilities
- April 24 – Practical focus of U.S. education
- April 25 – Variety of U.S. programs
- April 26 – The supposed disadvantages of study in the U.S.: visas
- April 27 - The supposed disadvantages of study in the U.S.: cost
- April 28 - Some real disadvantages of study in the U.S.: it might not help in your profession
- April 29 – Some real disadvantages of study in the U.S.: will you fit in “going back?”
- April 30 – Other disadvantages
- May 1 – So, should you study in the U.S.?
