US Education system Pros and Cons

1. US Education system: Pros and Cons Despite the fact that the U.S. is one of the most criticized nations in the world, it is also one of the most appealing for people who want to live and work abroad. It is also one of the best places to get a higher education. 

2. Here we are trying to review the information from international standpoint. Before we look into the pros and cons, lets have an overview of International students and US education system.  1

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5. Pros of the US Education System Global recognition  Diversity Flexibility of Education Academia and student life

6. The US education system has a lot of diversity programs which encourage students from all over the world to apply. This is a golden opportunity for the student communities which belong to the underdeveloped countries to gain international experience, thus helping them improve their quality of life in return.

7. The US education system is one of most diverse in the world. Students have unlimited choices on what they could study. Usually the U.S. universities offer you the possibility to experiment with different courses in the first two years of your education, as opposed to European universities, where you pick a specific subject with predefined curriculum and you follow it throughout your studies. This diversification in the US education system allows you to gain a different perspective and to avoid spending money on something that you don’t want to study. It also encourages you to broaden your knowledge on other fields so you could better develop your skills and personality.

8. Because of the high standard, many US universities attract the best and brightest of the scholars around the world. You will have the opportunity to meet and speak with researchers, who are on top in their respective field, which will give you access to knowledge and contacts that you otherwise will miss. In this regard, academic life in the U.S may be more hands-on and interactive than the one in other countries. In class, students may be expected to express their opinion and the lecture itself is in open form. This creates an environment that tolerates discussions and dialogue.

9. With some exceptions, US universities are highly regarded around the globe and candidates with US Diplomas have better chance to be picked by Employers. In a survey for top universities in the world from 2014, 40 out of 100 universities are located in the U.S, 7 of which are in the top 10. 

10. Cons of the US Education System Social benefits and work Diversity as a negative  Holistic admission process Tuition Fees

11. Each state follows a different curriculum of courses creating students of varying standards of education. A subject from one university may vary significantly from the same subject in another. This creates gaps in the education and in the knowledge in general, which lead to certain universities becoming more favored by employers and thus raising the inequality in the workforce.

12. One of the major setbacks of US education is the cost. The fees are among the highest in the world, reaching up to $50 000 per year.

13. Compared to other countries, the admission process in the U.S is rather complicated. Students need to have more than good academic record in order to qualify for the top universities. They need to do well both academically and socially, participating in activities that help the community, like volunteer work, science and art projects.

14. The greatest disadvantage of being an international student in the US is the limited accessibility to benefit from programs like social security, healthcare or other types of benefits offered by the government for US citizens.

15. Conclusion In the end, despite the high tuition fees and the bureaucratic process, the US education system offers diverse possibilities for personal, professional and academic growth, which are globally recognized. The system praises individuality and encourages self-sustainability.