Modern students have so many options for abroad education – Norway, Germany, France, Spain, Canada, United Kingdom, Finland, Australia, Netherlands, Turkey, Denmark, Sweden – the list is ceaseless. No matter how many alternatives there are, the United States always rules the kingdom of abroad education. World-class universities like Harvard University, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, etc are like heaven for crores of students in the world of which we all dream. 

While some students are able to go through the dynamic and complex process of admission, however, some are stuck due to the prevailing myths in the society about abroad education in the US. Continue reading this if you also felt stuck in deciding – whether to study in the US or not as we have busted five common myths: 

Myth 1 – Only students from rich families can study in the US

Fact – Anyone can study in the US as there are a lot of financing alternatives available. 

To be honest, education in the USA is highly expensive, especially for international students. But along with that, there are many funding options available. One can easily find several scholarships even for international students. Moreover, there are so many tuition-free colleges in the USA for international students. Some of them are listed below: 

• Berea College

• Alice Lloyd College

• Webb Institute

• College of the Ozarks

• Curtis Institute of Music

• City University of New York (CUNY)

Myth 2 – American Universities admit only geniuses of the world 

Fact – Any student can take admitted to American universities even with average grades. 

The US has more than 5300 colleges and universities and not every university admit A grade students. The admission criteria are different for every college and university. For instance, a college may admit students with B or above grades. But Ivy League colleges only go for A grade students. 

Myth 3 – Getting an American Visa is very difficult 

Fact – The process of obtaining a study visa in America is complex but manageable. 

The covid pandemic has put a halt to inter-country migration for a while but when things are normalizing, the nations are back to the previous policies and inviting student applications. Acquiring American Visa is indeed difficult but if you have everything perfect according to the requirements, you will get one easily. 

Myth 4 – Americans do not treat Indians in a good manner 

Fact – Americans are very supportive of international students 

Just like Indian people of different natures, America also has. Some people treat international students very pleasantly while some do not. Over and above, there are many Indians living in the USA as citizens. So, you can easily find some familiar faces there and you can ask them for help. 

Myth 5 – On-campus accommodations are not safe in the US

Fact – Just like education, accommodations in American Universities are also of a high standard and safe. 

American Universities are not only famous for their education standards but also for their on-campus life including on-campus accommodation. For your own satisfaction, you can check out the Safety and Security website of the university for accommodation purposes and consult some existing students living there for more real feedback. 

Myth 6 – Students do more parties than studying in American Universities 

Fact – The partying culture is highly exaggerated but in reality, studies take most of the time of the students. 

The movies have exaggerated one thing college and university life is all about partying, crashing clubs, etc. Well, this isn’t true at all because, in reality, regular students have a lot of assignments, tests, and projects in their basket which leave barely very less time for one to go and party. Always remember that real life is far away from what is depicted in movies and series. 

Don’t believe in any of the myths that random people say. Just believe in facts and save yourself from misleading information.