<p>wow i wish i had found this thread earlier. </p>
<p>In any case, i’ve made my choice and i’m in a cosy LAC that has absolutely no name recognition in my home country. I am glad that i chose to come here instead of another college because the environment is priceless.</p>
<p>But I guess it’s easier said than done. For the longest time, i was worried about job prospects back home if i were to go to an unknown but elite college. I guess one of the main reasons why i decided to plunk my fate here is because i managed to secure a scholarship back home. So this means that i could choose to study in an LAC and enjoy its benefits and yet not worry about my career.</p>
<p>That being said, i do realize that many Americans aren’t even familiar with the colleges within their state. When i was clearing immigration at JFK, the immigration officer asked me where my college is. Even though, my visa clearly states that it is in New York. The irony is that the art installation in front of his immigration office was done by students from my school.</p>