American universities? good idea?

Question

Hi all

Im 17 and have 1 year left at 6th form. I am looking at different universities and none of the 1's in england tak my fancy. I want a different lifestyle to out here (purely cos i h8 living in england). Just wondering if anyone can help and give me an idea of what its like? and if anyone thinks it could be feasable to travel back at christmas etc.

Answer 1

My daughter fancied going to Stamford University to continue her studies after she left uni in England.  The fees were astronomical which is why Americanstudents have to take on a lot of outside work in order to keep themselves.  

Because ythe airlines are now imposing extra supplements in the region of £170 I doubt if you would be able to travel home at Christmas.

Answer 2

US schools tend to be way more fun than those in the UK. With undergrad spread over 4 years, there's time for more fun!

As another poster wrote, the big difference is cost. If you can not afford $40-50,000 USD per year, it will be very hard. There are few scholarships for internationals, to get one you need to be one of the top students in the UK.

Answer 3

I think you will feel comfortable in America - they can't spell either!

Answer 4

Don't do it. I live in the US right now and like you, I am 17 and have one year left of high school. We can spell over here......but university here is very expensive, especially for international students....and the US gets boring pretty fast. Well if you do go, just don't pick a university in Illinois. We are completely opposite however, as I was recently contemplating England for college - however, I am sticking to Australia right now because, like you, I want to go experience some place different.

If you are serious on going to college here though, I should be able to give you a few tips of what it would be like. First of all, there are general education requirements for the first two years ( which sucks) and then you have to have chosen your major by the end of your second year....and then you have 2 years left to focus on that. So it normally takes four years to get a bachelor's which is why it differs so much from England's universities.

As for some cool locations that you may enjoy for college - I would recommend California (USC, UCLA, etc...) because those are located near the beach, good weather with low humidity in the summer, and those are both really good schools and will be recognized if you return to England. I have never been to New York, but I have also heard that NYU is pretty nice as well. If I end up having to stay in the US for school however, I plan on going to California or Hawaii Pacific University.....but those are just based on my love of living next to the ocean, good weather, and living some place vibrant and exciting.....and with a good education I suppose. Lol.

Anyway - if you have any questions about attending college here in the US, feel free to e-mail me ([e-mail]). I don't use this e-mail account anymore.

Have a good one!