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I am curious as to what the ultimate goal is for these foreign undergrads. Get a job in America? Go back home and get a job? I guess it all depends on the home
by socrates1998 10y ago
I am curious as to what the ultimate goal is for these foreign undergrads. Get a job in America? Go back home and get a job?
I guess it all depends on the home country and the American school, but I wonder how valuable an American undergrad degree is worth in their home countries?
I know in Japan it often isn't seen as worth it because in Japanese undergrad programs, the people you meet often are a major part of your network along with the people you went to high school and middle school. And these networks are essential to your career arc.
So, by going to school in the US, you lose out on these networks.
But, if your goal is to get a job at an international company where you speak English or get a job in the US, then I guess it is worth it.
- chrisper 10y agoSome people (like me) just wanted to experience living in the US for some longer time. Some people (like me) just wanted to experience something else than just the home country. Eventually getting a job here was on the plan, but since I over time started to dislike this place, I will be going back home in a few months. I am glad I came here because it allowed to learn more about the US.