Advantages of Life in the USA

I plan to study in the USA (for PhD). Can you encourage me to live in the USA?

Where in the US?

Don't do it, College in the US is super expensive.

Don't do it, College in the US is super expensive.

NoobisMaxcimus

I dont have sufficient funds. I need some kind of financial assistance like RAship or TAship.

What are you studying?

You get to have guns. YAAY guns!!!!

Also, isn't there like a million different ways to get free money for college here in the US?

You get to have guns. YAAY guns!!!!

Also, isn't there like a million different ways to get free money for college here in the US?

Patatopan

What are you studying?

Yandere

Graduate level economics.

By the way, I plan applying to some colleges in Texas, Iowa, North Carolina and Washington, DC.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

What are you studying?

retro82

Graduate level economics.

By the way, I plan applying to some colleges in Texas, Iowa, North Carolina and Washington, DC.

The US doesn't really have any advantages over other western countries. Well gas is pretty cheap compared to everywhere else, but I don't think that matters much to a student.ProudLarry

How about life after college?

Personal relationships, health care, social security, relationship with neighbors, etc.

By the way, I already have some personal experience of my own. But I d like to hear what you guys think about.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

What are you studying?

retro82

Graduate level economics.

By the way, I plan applying to some colleges in Texas, Iowa, North Carolina and Washington, DC.

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[QUOTE="Yandere"]

What are you studying?

tester962

Graduate level economics.

By the way, I plan applying to some colleges in Texas, Iowa, North Carolina and Washington, DC.

I ve already lived in Texas for some time.

[QUOTE="ProudLarry"]The US doesn't really have any advantages over other western countries. Well gas is pretty cheap compared to everywhere else, but I don't think that matters much to a student.retro82

How about life after college?

Personal relationships, health care, social security, relationship with neighbors, etc.

By the way, I already have some personal experience of my own. But I d like to hear what you guys think about.

[QUOTE="tester962"][QUOTE="retro82"]

Graduate level economics.

By the way, I plan applying to some colleges in Texas, Iowa, North Carolina and Washington, DC.

retro82

I ve already lived in Texas for some time.

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[QUOTE="Yandere"]

What are you studying?

DJ_Lae

Graduate level economics.

By the way, I plan applying to some colleges in Texas, Iowa, North Carolina and Washington, DC.

Ontario is in Canada, right? Why not if they offer funding?

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[QUOTE="ProudLarry"]The US doesn't really have any advantages over other western countries. Well gas is pretty cheap compared to everywhere else, but I don't think that matters much to a student.tester962

How about life after college?

Personal relationships, health care, social security, relationship with neighbors, etc.

By the way, I already have some personal experience of my own. But I d like to hear what you guys think about.

I ve lived in Texas for some time and people around my apartment generally ignored me. It was kind of sad you know. I wonder how things are way above like NY city for instance.

[QUOTE="ProudLarry"]The US doesn't really have any advantages over other western countries. Well gas is pretty cheap compared to everywhere else, but I don't think that matters much to a student.retro82

How about life after college?

Personal relationships, health care, social security, relationship with neighbors, etc.

By the way, I already have some personal experience of my own. But I d like to hear what you guys think about.

i dont live there and have never been there but i think USA lost its charm a couple of years ago.i suggest going to an Asian country if you are interested,it sure is beautiful in China/Japan/South Korea.if not,then find another western countryGazaAli

If you go to Texas make sure to bring a weapon. Seriously everybody carrys guns down there =ptester962

Way to generalize...

[QUOTE="NoobisMaxcimus"]

Don't do it, College in the US is super expensive.

retro82

I dont have sufficient funds. I need some kind of financial assistance like RAship or TAship.

If you need financial assistance, you might want to see if your university will pay for your Ph.D. program. Some universities do that.

If not, one of the first things you want to do is fill out a FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You fill it out online at the website fafsa.ed.gov. That gets things started with grants and loans.

Look into scholarships, too.

As for advantages of life in the U.S., where can I begin? Freedom, for one thing.

Depending on where in the U.S. you live or study, you'll see varying levels of cultural/ethnic diversity. I live in southern California (lots of universities that do Ph.D.s out here-- the UC system, USC, and so forth), and there's alot of diversity here-- Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic, Asian. You name it, we have it. On the other hand, I've visited Montana, which is predominantly Caucasian

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[QUOTE="tester962"] If you go to Texas make sure to bring a weapon. Seriously everybody carrys guns down there =ptester962

I ve already lived in Texas for some time.

Nope, I dont have a gun.

I ve lived there, but my experience was kind of limited. I generally go to classes, did some shopping and studied. I was on a scholarship. So I didnt have to work, I didnt need to use healt care at all, I didnt have to think about going to a dentist, buying a house, getting married, raising children, saving for retirement, etc.

[QUOTE="tester962"] If you go to Texas make sure to bring a weapon. Seriously everybody carrys guns down there =pfireball_016

Way to generalize...

Depends where you go in the US, what school you are planning to attend, and where you are coming from. It can be a great experience... or not so great.

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[QUOTE="NoobisMaxcimus"]

Don't do it, College in the US is super expensive.

MathMattS

I dont have sufficient funds. I need some kind of financial assistance like RAship or TAship.

If you need financial assistance, you might want to see if your university will pay for your Ph.D. program. Some universities do that.

If not, one of the first things you want to do is fill out a FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid). You fill it out online at the website fafsa.ed.gov. That gets things started with grants and loans.

Look into scholarships, too.

As for advantages of life in the U.S., where can I begin? Freedom, for one thing.

Depending on where in the U.S. you live or study, you'll see varying levels of cultural/ethnic diversity. I live in southern California (lots of universities that do Ph.D.s out here-- the UC system, USC, and so forth), and there's alot of diversity here-- Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic, Asian. You name it, we have it. On the other hand, I've visited Montana, which is predominantly Caucasian

Yeah, yeah. I pretty much know the system. You take GRE, make some applications and wait to get funding from the college. However, the funds are limited. You need to send them a really good signal that you deserve that offer.

Good graduate schools and lots of hot, easy chicks. How's that?

Good graduate schools and lots of hot, easy chicks. How's that?

sonicare

The grad schools are really competitive. You really need to study all day in order to continue your education. As you progress, you start to lose your hair and all people around you become of academic origin. No fun, just study since you know that only the fittest will survive.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

What are you studying?

retro82

Graduate level economics.

By the way, I plan applying to some colleges in Texas, Iowa, North Carolina and Washington, DC.

[QUOTE="Yandere"]

What are you studying?

Graduate level economics.

By the way, I plan applying to some colleges in Texas, Iowa, North Carolina and Washington, DC.

Oklahoma University is a very nice college, lots of nice people and watching the sports is a lot of fun. Not to mention lots of hot girls.

[QUOTE="tester962"][QUOTE="retro82"]

Graduate level economics.

By the way, I plan applying to some colleges in Texas, Iowa, North Carolina and Washington, DC.

Trollsters

I am an Aggie, man. :)

[QUOTE="Trollsters"][QUOTE="tester962"] If you go to Texas make sure to bring a weapon. Seriously everybody carrys guns down there =pretro82

I am an Aggie, man. :)

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[QUOTE="Trollsters"] this is a big myth. born and raised texan here. greatest state in the union. check out UT if your looking into texas colleges.Trollsters

I am an Aggie, man. :)

I was an international student so my English is not sufficient to understand what you meant. However, I guess you are from ut. :)

Actually, I am not into football and hope that Fightin' Texas Aggies becomes a hoops college soon.

[QUOTE="Trollsters"][QUOTE="retro82"]

I am an Aggie, man. :)

I was an international student so my English is not sufficient to understand what you meant. However, I guess you are from ut. :)

Actually, I am not into football and hope that Fightin' Texas Aggies becomes a hoops college soon.

The law is the law here in the US, I've lived all over the world and I have to admit that the US is the only place I feel I can trust the cops to come to my rescue and do the right thing, on a side note, you can't bribe the cops to get out of trouble (most of them at least), and there are lame laws restricting your ability to party, such as a drinking age, last call, and maximum capacity for certain establishments, most of which are ignored outside the US. If you are a law-abiding person, and like laws and rules then come on over!!!

Dont do it. Get out before you even get in. Stay as far away as possible. Im a US citizen born and lived here all my life and my goal is to move out of here sometime in my life =ptester962

Why? I know people like to rag on this country alot, but it's pretty much the place to be compared to the rest of the world. And this is coming from a guy who has lived in Iran, Austria, Sweden, China, and Argentina.

The US is the best country in the world because of its culture, the amount of rights you have compared to other countries, and the awesome food. Depending on the city you live in, you will likely to be able to find a restaurant that has food from 2/3 countries in the world.

the US is the only place I feel I can trust the cops to come to my rescue and do the right thing

10thwonder

I wish I knew how THAT felt...

I dont think I could live any where but England.

Its like america but better!

I dont think I could live any where but England.

Its like america but better!

toast_burner

They don't have NBA! It cant be better! That silly premier league just cant compare. :P

[QUOTE="tester962"]Dont do it. Get out before you even get in. Stay as far away as possible. Im a US citizen born and lived here all my life and my goal is to move out of here sometime in my life =pshakmaster13

Why? I know people like to rag on this country alot, but it's pretty much the place to be compared to the rest of the world. And this is coming from a guy who has lived in Iran, Austria, Sweden, China, and Argentina.

its not a who has more rights issue, or a standard of living issue or any of that. I just really want to live in another country.

Be aware america is full of rude people and much more fast paced than other places.

[QUOTE="shakmaster13"]

Dont do it. Get out before you even get in. Stay as far away as possible. Im a US citizen born and lived here all my life and my goal is to move out of here sometime in my life =ptester962

Why? I know people like to rag on this country alot, but it's pretty much the place to be compared to the rest of the world. And this is coming from a guy who has lived in Iran, Austria, Sweden, China, and Argentina.

its not a who has more rights issue, or a standard of living issue or any of that. I just really want to live in another country.

[QUOTE="shakmaster13"]

Why? I know people like to rag on this country alot, but it's pretty much the place to be compared to the rest of the world. And this is coming from a guy who has lived in Iran, Austria, Sweden, China, and Argentina.

its not a who has more rights issue, or a standard of living issue or any of that. I just really want to live in another country.