Number and Variety of International Students Living in the USA

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“Meet the World in the USA!”This statement is no exaggeration.There are more international students in the USA than in any other country in the world.Additionally, the variety of international students in the USA is such that every major country on earth is represented at US language schools, high schools, community colleges, universities and graduate schools.The benefits to Taiwanese students are three-fold.

Greater exposure to foreign cultures.
Many students arriving in the USA are excited about what they will learn about the USA, its history, its culture, its people, and the fun one can have during their stay.However, what's often overlooked is the exposure to other nationalities and cultures one can get on a US campus.In fact, nearly all US institutions facilitate interaction between international students through activities, mixed living arrangements, cultural festivals and other events, and mixed study groups.It's not uncommon for one's stay in the USA, however long or short, to result in the development of a network of friends spanning the globe!

A larger network of friends worldwide.
While living and studying in the USA, it will be easy to make American friends, but studying in the USA will also afford you the opportunity to make friends from around the world.For students of all ages and academic levels, the benefits are obvious –learning and growing as an international citizen, future travel opportunities to visit your new friends, and access to different viewpoints about the experiences of living and studying in the USA.For older students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies, a world-wide network of friends and former classmates will give one access to professional opportunities nearly impossible to attain in almost any other country.For more information about alumni networking, click here.

Better opportunities in Taiwan.
Graduates of US colleges, universities and graduate schools often find that, upon returning to Taiwan, their access to opportunities has been greatly enhanced.This is due in part to a number of factors.First, as a US graduate, your English skills will in most cases be far advanced compared to graduates of domestic institutions.Second, the US education system is generally speaking more interactive than the Taiwan system, which helps to develop graduates who are better able to think independently and creatively in stressful situations.This is especially important in today's globalized economy.Lastly, by maintaining strong relationships with your fellow US university graduates in Taiwan, you can increase your local network to be able to take advantage of new opportunities as they arise.

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