Can I earn a bachelors abroad and than come back to the US for a second bachelors degree?

Applying to College
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I am currently planning on attending Waseda University in Japan and majoring in Economics but I plan on coming back to the States after earning my degree so is it possible to apply to a school here in the States for a second bachelors degree? (I was thinking about going to BU for a bachelors degree in business administration after graduating) Sorry to ask such a dumb or confusing question. Any answers are helpful, thanks!

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I got a bachelor’s degree from a US college. Now that my children are grown I’m changing careers, so I’m working on a 2nd one. I’m full pay, though, because I already graduated from college. I don’t know if US colleges would consider you a first time student if you earn a degree from an international school. If so, you may not qualify for freshman grants. You might want to call BU and ask what their policy is.

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https://www.bu.edu/admissions/apply/more-applicant-types/second-bachelors-degrees/

Yes you can but you will be full pay.

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You can, but wouldn’t you be better off getting a MBA in the US?

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I know several people (no longer students) who did a Bachelor’s in Canada, then a Master’s and in one case PhD in the US. I know one other who did Bachelor’s and Master’s in Canada, and then a PhD in the US. All have been very successful since graduating.

I agree with the comments above: This is possible; Expect to be full pay if you do a second Bachelors; After your first Bachelor’s a Master’s might make more sense.

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Right, why not a Master’s afterwards?

For that matter, why not undergrad in the US and a grad degree in Japan?

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Thanks you so much for the helpful answers! If I attend a US undergrad and get a masters abroad, would a masters degree from a foreign university be just as valuable though?

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If you graduate from college abroad you are no longer eligible for financial aid and must pay for the us college on your own.
However you can attend a US college, then attend Waseda, the foreign university does not mind as there’s no stigma or financial situation involved.
If you’re full pay anyway and wouldn’t use your federal loans, and your parents have no problem paying eight years of college, your situation may not be the same as described above.

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That all depends on the degree and the company you’re trying to work for.