<p>Hello everyone,
I am an international student from Italy and I have been accepted to UMich LSA, Suffolk University and NYU Liberal Studies Program.
Now, when I first applied I did not know how american colleges work and applied to the normal program at each college instead of like Stern or Ross. I want to major in Econ and minor in Finance. My choice is now between UMich and NYU.</p>
<p>NYU appeals to me because I would spend my freshman year in London and then I would be in CAS for my last two years. Although I don't really know how good this program is and if it's the right choice for my intended learning.</p>
<p>On the other hand UMich isn't as appealing, but I heard it is a big name between universities and provides a good education to its students. </p>
<p>Also, I heard that NYU allows its students to take part to good internships, while I haven't heard of it as regards UMich; I know that graduate schools look for students with job experiences, and an internship in NYC wouldn't be such a bad thing, right?</p>
<p>Please correct me if I am wrong.
Thank you in advance :)</p>
<p>An internship isn’t something a school disallows you to do; you could do an internship at either Michigan or NYU. NYU may have a greater volume of them nearby, though, because of its location.</p>
<p>What are the costs like? Can you afford both places? Have you gotten any financial aid? Both schools are great places and are well-known reputation-wise, so your choice really comes down to which one you like better and which one you can afford.</p>
<p>Michigan is by far the superior institution in every respect. The Alumni network is amazing and international in scope. It is one of the top public schools in the U.S. on par with Berkeley. Go there.</p>
<p>Money is not an issue at the moment… I’m just evaluating which is the best program to attend and what horizons opens for my future.
Many graduate schools want students who can master critical thinking (or so I read) and apparently the LSP at NYU would give me such an education. Is it the right choice then, looking at graduate school?</p>
<p>Also (I know, I’m very confused but please don’t judge me ), wouldn’t I be able to study Finance/Business in graduate school getting an MBA? (because graduate school is where you can get MBAs…right!!!)</p>
<p>Yes you can study finance and business in graduate school. For information about MBA programs see: [Business</a> School - MBA - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/business-school-mba/]Business”>Business School - MBA - College Confidential Forums) You can get into a good MBA program in the US with an undergraduate degree from a university in your home country and several years of solid work experience. It is not necessary to come here for your undergraduate degree.</p>
<p>If you are particularly concerned about internships, you need to ask the people at the Career Center at each university. Some internships will not be open to international students. Also, work opportunities after graduation are limited to the time permitted with your student visa (OPT). After that, if you have not found an employer who can get a work visa for you (H1B) you will have to leave the US. It is almost impossible for people who only have a bachelor’s degree and a year of experience to find that kind of opportunity. The only people I know who have received H1B visas, are Ph.D. research scientists.</p>
), wouldn’t I be able to study Finance/Business in graduate school getting an MBA? (because graduate school is where you can get MBAs…right!!!)</p>