The United States: A Global Leader in Education

When choosing a College to attend, there are several factors to consider before a decision is reached. The reasons many students choose their particular schools are as diverse as the student population itself. Many students cite travel, quality of education, and/or economic factors as the strongest influences in their decision to study at whatever college or university they choose. Many students set out on an educational journey seeking independence, with high expectations, anticipation, and a touch of uncertainty about the unknown. They seek new ideals and perspectives, and positive, possibly life altering experiences that will enhance their characters and alter the course of their lives forever. Many students find several of these things, if not more, studying in the United States.

The United States of America boasts one of the most culturally diverse populations in the world. This fact alone makes study in the U.S. one of the most enriching life experiences one can have. Whether you choose to study in a rural school or a metropolis, this experience is a unique and priceless one that can provide students with an immeasurable wealth of knowledge. And to think, this is only the environmental aspect of U.S. colleges and universities! It is often said that the greatest gift of educational experiences comes not in the form of textbooks but in the seemingly mundane day-to-day life happenings. Lessons lie in waiting with each interpersonal interaction and add to the characters of the people involved. This is the true spirit of education.

Aside from the unique cultural climate, the United States offers some of the most exemplary academic programs, which remain unsurpassed worldwide. The United States remains at the forefront in academic programs such as engineering, computer based technology, and business, to name a few. These programs are cutting-edge and often ahead of their time. The educational facilities found in the various geographical regions of the U.S. are first rate and extremely conducive to helping students achieve and learn at their personal optimal levels. With over 600 major fields of study offered at various colleges and universities in the continental U.S., students have an abundance of programs from which to choose that are among the most emulated and revered in the world. These programs offer an integration of academics and practical, real life application coupled with instruction from internationally acclaimed professors, directors, and mentors.

The United States higher education system offers a variety of options to students who choose the U.S. in which to study. Flexible programs offering associate, undergraduate, and postgraduate degree programs can be found in every state from Florida to Alaska. The flexibility of this system allows students to effectively realize their goals at a pace convenient for them. In recognition of the various socioeconomic and cultural forces that guide the student body, the United States institutions of higher learning offer international as well as domestic students a variety of services aimed at ensuring that students get the most out of their educational experiences here. These programs are linked cross-country and provide students with valuable resources and information such as academic counseling, social adjustment services, cultural/diversity education and enhancement services, financial aid, and career placement.

The decision to study in the United States is one of the greatest choices any student can make. The United States, with its plethora of cultural influences, colleges and Universities, and academic programs and services, offers students unmatched educational opportunities that are both life altering and enriching.

2009 Fall American

Education Fair in Taiwan

U.S. education offers a broad range of excellent academic, professional, and language programs to prepare students to succeed in the global workforce. AIEF welcomes you to come and explore these opportunities at the 2009 Fall American Education Fair in Taiwan’s venues in Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung. At the Fair, you will be able meet face-to-face with American school representatives from a wide variety of educational institutions. Free information on the iBT TOEFL and IELTS English language proficiency tests will be available. You are also welcome to take advantage of AIEF’s free onsite counseling service at the Fair for answers to your study abroad questions. For your convenience, a schedule of events and list of participating American educational institutions is included in this Fair guide. See you at the Fair!