So... Why America people?!

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<p>Hmmmm....I was wondering about Simon Fraser, UBC, UToronto and York Uni in Canada. I know they're not McGill, "the Harvard of Canada", but I was thinkin' they would give the same "oomph" as top-tier US universities without the same load of cash. :confused: Lah, oh well.</p>

<p>The number of universities in Canada are, I think, much less compared to America's 3,000+ (community colleges, colleges, vocational schools, universities). Kinda make sense statistically for the 3/4 of the best uni's to be average joes/janes, right? <em>headache</em></p>

<p>Gah, it's math at 2:03 am.</p>

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<p>"I was thinkin' they would give the same "oomph" as top-tier US universities without the same load of cash."</p>

<p>I bet you anything that a graduate of harvard makes alot more cash than a grad of Mcgill. My friend who adamantely opposes american uni's and claims that they are utter wastes of money, does not understand the concept of paying lots now, and reaping the rewards later. of course, i'm also positive that his just jealoused that he isn't applying down south since he can't afford it. (this sounds bad, but this guy is actually my oldest friend)</p>

<p>but for me, i just feel awkward going to the same universit and get the same education as someone who's achievements are half of my own.</p>

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<p>I'm not exactly back,I just logged on to check some difficulties with my apps.</p>

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<p>Hey Bumiputra is like the Hindi, Bhoomiputr-son of the land.</p>

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<p>yes yes. was derived from Hindi. WHo remembers Suvarnabumi?</p>

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<p>these days i have become so much obsessed about us colleges tht I want to be there anyhow... so trying to work hard though screwed up the SATs today ;(</p>

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<p>where r u from banedon17?</p>

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<p>i ma from an obsucrue country in south asia. :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>oh well ..... soo many of us are!</p>

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<p>banedon is , i think, from singapore.</p>

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<p>ahluwalia u r from which country</p>

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<p>ronty I guess you're indian. I'm indian too, but I live in singapore. Which part of India you from? I am a punjabi, family mainly in delhi. </p>

<p>banedon might be from malaysia. banedon, how did you know RJC? i'm intrigued..</p>

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<p>i'm a global person. :) and i'm not from singapore. i'm from her neighbour. :D</p>

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<p>ie malaysia.
then howd u know abt RJC?</p>

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<p>Yes i m from India.... i m actually from the state of bihar.... hows ur preparation going for US apps?</p>

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<p>cool..well I am having my A levels this week, I will only be free on the 22nd, will start then, have 1 month till the RD deadline.. cant do anything now. you?</p>

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<p>I have completed my 12th.... SO i have time now... I will start writing my essays soon...</p>

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<p>friend used to be at RJC. (",)</p>

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<p>cool banedon, you come to singapore often? which part of msia are u?</p>

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<p>me from KL. i'm coming to singapore end of this month. :) friend studying in NUS.</p>