<p>Even with the recession and low job prospects,what is attractiong you to the West ?</p>
<p>because america has the hottest girls...duh</p>
<p>Well, wherever we go, there'll be low job prospects anyway - the recession is just about everywhere...and if it's not, then it will soon have reached every single country.</p>
<p>And besides, the recession won't last forever :) It's gonna get better, let's just hope it will by the time we graduate.</p>
<p>hey have you guys been to notcanada.com....just spent a long time on the wbesite and I feel depressed...</p>
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<p>10char.</p>
<p>liberal arts and good univs</p>
<p>There won't be a recession in five years, at least not the same one...</p>
<p>And as someone has already mentioned, the financial meltdown is global.</p>
<p>Reputation, facilities, the caliber of the students (international group) and faculties. The kind of flexible curriculum. Experiencing America, I do not think I will go there much after I graduate. I hope to be mainly based in Asia.</p>
<p>But in the end Reputation is the key for me.</p>
<p>I like America. I felt very at home there when I lived there. America colleges have excellent reputation and the liberal arts system fit my personality, something that my country's system doesnt really do. </p>
<p>I guess I just like it. ^^</p>
<p>well... i heard US has more flexible scholarships for intl students (private colleges) than AUS or Canada or UK...</p>
<p>I think many come because they think they'll get to stay. They don't have to sign the promise to return to their country until after they've committed to their schools.</p>
<p>Exposure to diversity. International diversity aside, the American society itself has so many different peoples working smoothly together. You won't find as many Hispanics, Asian Americans, African Americans, Resident Aliens, Lesbians, etc anywhere else in the world!</p>
<p>I applied to American and Canadian colleges because I have no idea what I want to study and I'm scared about committing to one subject at a British university. Plus, I love college sports and California weather, which you sadly can't get here :(</p>
<p>For me it's mostly about the education system and quality. Quality of Russian higher education (secondary school's awesome, Soviet standards:D) has dropped a lot recently, and at the moment it's not even close to that of the US. And it's nearly impossible to get a place with full aid without a huge bribe: corruption literary has no limits! And I can get a free or nearly free high-quality education in the US, so it's simply irrational to stay.</p>
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<li><p>the style of education </p></li>
<li><p>the exposure</p></li>
<li><p>the quality of education</p></li>
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<p>-the culture </p>
<p>-the fun :P the adventure</p>
<p>-Networking</p>
<p>and standing out, being able to have a different degree and being able to have studied where most people here have not . That in itself may make me a better choice for employers. Plus getting to meet and make connections with people over there, many of the big corporations are based over there.</p>
<p>The recession only means that when my batch graduates there would have been less people or at least less citizens from my country who would have gone overseas to study. That would mean that a few years down the road, overseas graduates may be a rare and valued commodity.
The recession cant last forever, and when its over those who were fortunate enough and had the foresight to get a valuable degree will greatly benefit.</p>
<p>I think it because about 65-70 of the top 100 universities are in US.....</p>
<p>I can get into a university at my age and qualifications in the US. Plus, colleges in my country SUCK hardcore. Graduates can't speak English properly and can't do simple office tasks. I also would have to spend 2 more years studying for some matriculation thing to get into a local university.</p>
<p>Anywhere else, I'll have to take foundation courses/A-levels.</p>
<p>I have family friends in the US and my dad's best friend in living in California. I love the culture and I guess that's why I want to study in the US; it's for the experience. Oh, greaaaaat perks: it's a 20-hour flight away from here and tourist visas are hard to get. I can't stand my extended family and would DIE if they came to visit. My mom is salivating at the thought of shopping in the States though!</p>
<p>pfff @ theGame. London is more diverse than California as a state (And I would know) </p>
<p>lol</p>
<p>The amount of money the universities have. Compared to the UK its a ludicrous number. University of Manchester (close to 40000 students) has an endowment of about 200 million dollars. On the other hand, a small liberal arts college I applied to in the US (700 students) has an endowment of close to 100 million dollars.
More money equals better facilities and better equipment. It also means that there are more research opportunities.</p>
<p>@Ld400: London is an exception :)</p>