Top 5 Reasons To Study in the US

IDP research found that international students mostly consider “the subject of interest” as a deciding factor in choosing their study destination.

In IDP Listed Courses alone, the United States offers over 100,000 courses and degrees for international students. Whether you are interested in the arts field (like creative writing, dance, and heritage) or the science field (like nanotechnology, zoology, and biotechnology), partner US Colleges and Universities can surely accommodate you.

Studying in the US gives you an opportunity to meet new people outside of your own country, as they are filled with individuals from different backgrounds. From classroom interactions with fellow students and professors to simple interactions with people you bump into in the streets and restaurants, these connections—personal or professional—have the chance to become long-lasting.

In the US, widening your social network doesn’t just help in creating relationships but also creates a space for you to strengthen your existing linguistic skills. Constant exposure to English speakers allows you to practice your pronunciation and exposes you to trendy terms used by native speakers.

This improves your communication skills—including listening, speaking, reading, and writing—and boosts your confidence in preparation for global careers where English proficiency is an invaluable asset.

In a constantly changing world, American universities make sure that they are always keeping up with the trends. By offering diverse programs that explore emerging fields and tackle global issues, students get to think critically and stay informed. This sharpens your global awareness, which broadens your perspective beyond your own.

Having a global perspective can be an advantage in current times, where intercultural sensitivity is given importance in a culturally diverse workforce.

Staying true to its name as a “melting pot” of cultures, the United States hosted more than 1.1 million international students in recent years. This means studying in American universities not only exposes you to American culture but also to the cultures of your fellow international students.

Aside from gaining top-quality learning experience from skilled professors, you’ll also experience firsthand the different cultures of people who live and make it happen.

There are many other reasons to study in the US. But regardless, it is never just about growing professionally or chasing your dreams. It is an opportunity to learn new ideas and views, explore different ways of life, and immerse yourself in different cultures, brought by people from all over the world, to be learned all in one place.

So, if your goal is to achieve personal development, be culturally aware, be linguistically skilled, widen your social connections, and explore your desired academic path, then this might be your sign to take the yoke and soar high towards your global journey—starting from the USA.

Still feeling lost and unsure? Book a free session with IDP’s education counselors who can help you make a planned and informed choice to jumpstart your goals.