There is no doubt that obtaining a US visa is a pretty heavy job, especially when studying in the US. The documentation and legal aspects might make one overly afraid about their visa applications or appeal to enter the country and pursue their careers. The trump government posed many challenges for international students, especially for India. The federal government previously
The world is consistently gearing up for the third wave of Delta variant that is reportedly more harmful than the second wave. The students are also prepping to leave their homes in the next 15 days to begin traveling to their respective universities. However, even before leaving, the confusion and vagueness have remained intact regarding vaccine and COVID guidelines, especially
After many setbacks and hurdles over one year to six months, students are finally walking towards their study destination in various abroad universities. Some are returning to resume their degree post the severe surge of COVID cases in the past year; the others are stepping out of their closed doors and comfort zone of home to begin a new journey
When it comes to health care, no other country can match the medical infrastructure and technological prowess of the United States. Years of investment in research have made it a world leader in the field of medicine. But, maintaining a high standard costs money. Unlike India, health care in the US is very costly. A simple OPD or dental check-up
After making an apt decision to pursue higher education in the US, the next step is deciding which courses are flagships in the US—choosing the best study programs could help yield a good career opportunity for an aspirant. Thorough research about the scope of distinct study programs in the US and knowing which courses are best taught in the universities
In Part I of differentiating between pursuing your master’s degree in the US versus Europe, we discussed the three broad categories becoming the eminent factors of changing the preference. These factors help in choosing a suitable university and study destination for an applicant. It is better to know a few pros and cons of both the countries and their academic
A large number of students who go overseas for higher education, finance their education cost by borrowing money from banks and lending institutions. The lending institutions which lend money to students charge an interest on such borrowings. These interest rates are determined by banks and the rate of interest depend on a host of factors including the lenders profit margin,
After the Chinese, Indian students form the largest community of overseas students pursuing higher education in colleges and universities in the US. Most colleges and universities have recognized student associations that aim to provide a platform to students to put forward their grievances; provide support to students and take part in community activities. In addition to such associations, academic institutions
One of the biggest worries of an Indian student who wishes to change or leave the ongoing study program midway in the US is regarding the education loan taken by him or her to finance it. This is because financial institutions lend money only after they are convinced that the borrower will be able to repay the loan after completing
In part 5 of 5 part Student Cover’s guide to studying in the US, we focus on the things that a student must do after getting admission in the College or University in the US. These include getting education loan to finance the program, arranging relevant documents to travel to the US, getting oneself insured etc. Arranging Education Loan Education