<p>Oh I did not intend to insult Korea. I just wanted to say what my Econ teacher said.</p>
<p>Hmm while it is true that Korea is a developed nation, I believe that getting my college education in the United States will open up more opportunities for me (especially if I’m gonna go into the global market) and I feel that the quality of education here is much better than that of the Korean colleges (better professors, more research/internship opportunities, and just a better learning environment in general)… Korea may be developed in terms of economy, technology, etc, but I feel that its education system in general is far more inferior than that of United States’ in preparing students to compete successfully in the future and fostering individual talents… Also, another thing I don’t like about Korea’s college system is that it’s hierarchical. Students admitted into top colleges tend to stay on the top of the social pyramid for the rest of their lives as it is ridiculously easy to graduate (compared to U.S.), and students admitted into the lower colleges are rarely given opportunities and resources to climb up the social ladder. Basically, your fate really depends on what undergraduate college you get into lol. </p>
<p>While I am considering going back to Korea after I receive my undergraduate education, I’m not too sure about anything yet what I’ll do after college and I think it’s something I can decide later on… Oh and also I will have to complete my two years of mandatory military service at Korea :/</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who wished me luck :)</p>
<p>I am astounded by the number of people that come to the US (as well as the number of legal residents that have the same attitude, so I know it’s not just international students) and are offended that they are not getting their “due”. It used to be that people didn’t want to accept government assistance … they were too proud. Today, it seems everyone is so greedy and wants to figure out a way around the system so they can “get” without putting into the system. Why do people feel entitled to a free or subsidized education??? And why do they feel a 4 year university is what they deserve? If you are getting a free education, what’s wrong with going to community college and then transferring?</p>
<p>Yeah, it sure was better back in the “good ol’ days”!</p>
<p>In fact, there was only one thing wrong back in the “good ol’ days.” Know what it was? It was all the cranky older people, who kept complaining about how much better things were “back in the good ol’ days.”</p>
<p>Choe: My dd, a US citizen, interned at a UCSD diabetes lab, as a high school student and translated for grad students from China, because they couldn’t “present” their research in English to be understood, even though she didn’t speak chinese! Staff were impressed by her ability to understand languages AND found out she was under 18 and she was told she couldn’t work in the lab anymore according to FEDERAL GRANT GUIDELINES!</p>
<p>I’ve paid for 3 kids’ AP tests-$90 per test x7 AP classes each.</p>
<p>I’ve paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal and state taxes in California for the past 35 years.</p>
<p>Please choose to play your pity party without the sympathies of thousands of us who have funded your high school education and supplies with our taxes.</p>
<p>You need to realize if your parents don’t pay, you don’t get to have a say in what our taxes will fund for you.</p>
<p>Many states where employees are on H-1 give their children in state tuition since they pay taxes. </p>
<p>Why is your parent on F-1 visa after 8 years?</p>
<p>8 years with an F-1 is probably a Ph.D. program, which also probably means that the father is likely to finish up that Ph.D. and then head home (or elsewhere for a post-doc) right about the time the OP finishes high school.</p>
<p>In some states graduating from high school in that state and/or living in that state for a certain number of years automatically qualifies the student for in-state status for tuition and fees at some of the public 2-year and/or 4-year institutions. However even those costs may be more than the family can cover. The OP needs to have a sit-down meeting with his/her guidance counselor, and find out what the options are in state. Then if the OP has very good grades and ACT/SAT scores he/she should go take a look at the sticky threads in the Financial Aid Forum that discuss guaranteed and competitive merit-based aid. Some of that aid is available for international applicants.</p>
<p>With F2 visa (dependent of a F1 visa holder) you are NOT allowed to enroll to any US colleges. Not even if you are able to pay for it full. You have to apply for F1 status.</p>
<p>“A child in F2 status is allowed to attend K-12 schools (elementary, middle, or high school) as a full-time student. They may not enroll in a full course of study at a college or university (post-secondary level), except for taking recreational classes. F2 Children are eligible to apply for F1 or M1 status in order to attend college.”</p>
<p>F1 visa (your father’s or mother’s) are for studying in the US. That is why they do not pay taxes, BUT it means, that they are not eligible for social security, for aid for their kids etc.</p>