In 2009 I was fortunate enough to be able to come to the U.S. as a student. The year I had at Harvard Graduate School of Education was extremely rewarding both in terms of what I learnt and because of the many interesting people I was able to meet. What I particularly enjoyed was being surrounded by people from around the world who had very different views and perspectives from my own. Hearing their stories, learning about the countries they were from and comparing experiences definitely enriched my own learning.
Would I recommend international study to anyone considering it? Absolutely! The ability to travel, learn from great faculty/teachers and meet people very different from yourself is a great experience! That said, it is important that students and their families are well prepared and have as much information as possible before deciding on study in the U.S. Being an international student has a lot of rewards but it is also a complicated and sometimes confusing process. Issues like school selection, financial aid, admissions and visa processing are all bridges that a prospective international student will need to cross at some point.
Over the coming months ISA will delve into these and other issues relating to international admissions and it is our hope that you will join us in this process!
