<p>Americas Economy Crisis, how does it effect international students??</p>
<p>well it depends on how you spell it</p>
<p>LOL :D
10char</p>
<p>HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! Nice!!</p>
<p>Not very funny.
Noone really knows i guess.</p>
<p>The economic crisis seems to be heavily isolated towards the US. While the Canadians did get burned a little, Canada seems to be rolling along just fine.</p>
<p>well I wasn't trying to be funny...I wanted clarification...like Americas consist not jus the United States of america but their indirect colonies such as mexico and canada...so just wanted clarification </p>
<p>American economy is **** in fact I have the weird feeling that most people here are totally ignorant of the economy...its actually very bad...many schools would decide not to meet full financial aid for international students-speeculative- and budget more of their resources for domestic students...No jobs for Americans--unemployment is rising and so dont even think about working in the US after except if you are extremely luck...what else...I could keep on complaining but I have to do my linear algebra homework.</p>
<p>Canada is just fine? Huh?</p>
<p>^yeah that was what I was thinking but decided not to say anything considering the fact that I am a proud third world citizen</p>
<p>So, what really has happened? In terms of the university education thing? Whats to expect from all this?</p>
<p>well never mind the jobs and financial aid.. im kind of thinking bout the future on a longer term,
the united states are known to have the best and strongest education system, will tht be affected by the economy? will the UK, Australia or ay other country be a better choice for students?</p>
<p>Their "worst" decline includes 12 years of surpluses and absolutely zero bank failures, and a hot market for lawyers. Sounds like stability to me.</p>
<p>One thing's for sure: they're doing A HECK OF A LOT BETTER than the US. And unlike us, they're in the position to spend money to stimulate their economy without firing up the printer because they didn't live way above their means during the housing bubble.</p>
<p>I got this email this morning: <a href="http://www.law.com/jsp/law/international/LawArticleIntl.jsp?id=1202428826161%5B/url%5D">http://www.law.com/jsp/law/international/LawArticleIntl.jsp?id=1202428826161</a></p>
<p>Well, many colleges are cutting back money alotted for, say, renovation of facilities, new faculty, etc. Not to mention that when it comes down to financial aid, international applicants will be the first to feel the impact (some colleges already openly stated that they're decreasing their funding for international student financial aid...) I think it's hard to predict long-term effects, it all depends how every institution handles the situation. I surely hope the educational system won't be impacted negatively, though.</p>
<p>Canada never has the high highs or the low lows. It's just a whole different animal. While it is a pleasant Country, it's not a place where shakers head.</p>
<p>Ladylie, the US will remain the ultimate place to get an education for those that can afford it. And it will continue to give foreigners more aid than any other Country.</p>
<p>PlainCurious <a href="some%20colleges%20already%20openly%20stated%20that%20they're%20decreasing%20their%20funding%20for%20international%20student%20financial%20aid...">B</a>** Which ones? Could you please mention any names.</p>
<p>hmom5 the US will remain the ultimate place to get an education for those that can afford it. And it will continue to give foreigners more aid than any other Country. I'm not challenging you or anything, but what makes you so sure about that?</p>
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<p>That's fine by me. I'd much rather the US remain stable longer following Canada's much more risk-averse example than have the high highs and then proceed to run themselves into the ground. If you were talking about the shakers that ran the US and EU economies into the ground, then I'm fine with them not going to Canada.</p>
<p>There are rumors that Microsoft is establishing offices in Vancouver or Toronto or somewhere because of the brain dead immigration policies here. </p>
<p>As far as the issue at hand goes, you'll be fine as long as you can shell out $55k a year for tuition. If you were looking for aid, it's almost impossible.</p>
<p>yaar talha this economic crisis iz totally freakin me abt my aid package(if I GET in).....i mean it really luks grim and stuff....I CANT PAY 50,000$ annually...i cant even comeup with a half of that.......!!!!!!!!.......do u think international students r gonna get affected.....do a search and let me know........</p>
<p>I think this crisis came at the worst time possible for those applying this year. I mean many colleges such as Amherst, Dartmouth, Williams and Middlebury went need-blind for internationals this year. Now I'm sure they'll be repenting that. In fact I believe that Middlebury even said that it was going to decrease its financial aid for internationals and accept a lower amount of them. This sucks because most of us cannot afford this education and our need puts us at a huge disadvantage.</p>
<p>"...like Americas consist not jus the United States of america but their indirect colonies such as mexico and canada...so just wanted clarification."</p>
<p>Sefago - Below are the clarification you wanted.</p>
<p>"Americas" consist of: North America, Central America and South America. </p>
<p>These three "Americas" are called a continent. </p>
<p>United States of America is a country, as is Canada and Mexico. The three of them together are what is called North America. </p>
<p>Mexico and Canada NEVER were colonies of the United States. In fact, both United States and Canada were British colonies way back when, except Louisiana in the States and Quebec in Canada (they were French colonies). Mexico was Spanish. But that was a long ago. Today, citizens of these three countries refer to their place of birth as their country, not their "colony".</p>
<p>Amherst, Dartmouth, Williams and Middlebury went need-blind. Shouldn't it be need-bind?</p>
<p>Anyway, super_leader, internationals will definitely get affected! CC just did a featured thread on something like Best time to be a Rich, White kid!. It discussed how the economic crisis is affecting colleges and their decisions.</p>