Succeeding as an International Student in the United States and Canada (Guide to Academic Life in US)

To experience travelling and studying abroad in the United States and Canada or any other foreign country as a first time international student, can be quite overwhelming and challenging. You are far from home to learn a new culture, new university system and new language system; like every new experience, it’ll take you some time to figure it all out. So, how about a guide that could make things easier for you? It’s all about making life easier, right? In the book, Succeeding as an International Student in the United States and Canada (Chicago Guides to Academic Life), by Charles Lipson, he makes sure that international students coming to study in US and Canada get a true picture of what they stand to encounter in their new adventure.

Schools in US with Financial Aid for International Undergraduate Students

Some US schools are more likely than others to offer financial aid for international undergraduate students. The lists below indicates which schools offer aid to the largest numbers of international students. The lists are based on a list originally compiled by Douglas C. Thompson and published on Edupass.org. The financial aid may include scholarships, grants, loans and jobs, and often includes both merit and need-based awards.

Steps to Plan Your Admission into International Universities in Europe and USA

Admission at US/Canadian and European universities can be very competitive for international students but much depends on the school in question and the qualifications of the student. In order to successfully complete your admission process and be accepted at a TOP School in US or Europe for undergraduate or postgraduate studies, you must have attained good grades, completed challenging coursework, obtained sufficient financing, developed a strong command of the English language and more importantly follow through your the process on schedule. There are less competitive schools with less stringent admissions for international students.

Steps to Get Admission into US and Canada Universities and Colleges

The American education system is similar to the Canadian, and both require that students complete 12 years of primary and secondary education prior to attending university or college for undergraduate studies. This may be accomplished either at public (or government-operated) schools, or at private schools. Postgraduate Master's students need to have completed their Bachelors' Degree programme.
Foreign students who would like to attend an American or Canadian college or university must have completed a coursework that is equivalent to what is taught at the schools. Undergraduate schools offer either a two-year degree (an associate degree) or a four-year degree (a bachelors degree) in a specific course of study. Students who complete an associate degree can continue their education at a four-year school and eventually complete a bachelor degree.

Funding Your Education In US or Canada