First few days Abroad.

Your first few days of adjustment in a foreign country contribute to your overall attitude towards living there. "First impression is the best impression", right? But you should make an effort to first make an impression in the university you are studying at.
Most Universities have an orientation program directed towards international students l
ike international week. Being an international student you should avail this opportunity and put yourself out there. This is the best time to socialize. Like you every other student is also nervous about the new place and for most of them it is their first time abroad too. I know it is a stressful time but make sure you are out of your comfort zone and make a name for yourself. Mingle with everyone and don't just stick to your "country mates". This opportunity to socialize is the easiest of all and all you have to do is make friends not contacts. Just remembers these friends will soon turn into contacts. Very important ones at that.
During this week, even the clubs are open for you to join. Go around the campus looking for your interest. Join a few clubs, this way you get into a closed group. This boosts your skill and also your confidence. It also looks good on your resume. If there is something you haven't tried but want to and are scared then don't hesitate at all. Like I already told you everybody out there are also new. Get out of your comfort zone and watch wonders happen. BTW they don't happen just like that, you make them happen. Awesome, right?
If you think unpacking your luggage is the most important thing to do then you can't be more wrong. Well being neat and organised is important but not at the cost of missing out on wonderful opportunities.
Did I make it sound complicated? It's not. The best part is the orientation is the most fun thing that you could do. You get to meet people from all over the world, the orientation leaders organize various fun activities, and you also get tours of the locality.
If this doesn't convince then I don't know what else will. Just remember LIFE BEGINS AT THE END OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE!

If you want to study abroad then you should consider Confluence! 

Which Intake is Better?

Fall: Fall semester starts in late August and ends in early December.
Spring: Spring semester begins in January and ends in early May.
I would say Fall. Well in a nutshell I will outline 3 important reasons to join in Fall semester.1. The number of courses offered are more during Fall than in Spring.

2. To apply for internship outside college, one needs to be enrolled in the university for a mininum of 9 months. This is a problem as most of the internships open up during summer and the Spring admit will have face a disadvantage here. Also most on-campus jobs like TA & RA positions are also open during Fall and by Spring most students will have already filled in for the position.
3. For anyone who wants to be involved in the University activities, Fall intake would be a more suitable option especially if the student is keen on winning a prestigious position within the organization. This is because the new leaders are always elected at the end of the spring semester, by joining in the spring semester you will not have enough time to show your true potential.

If you are planning to study Masters or Bachelors in USA then Confluence can guide you according to your needs. 

US Universities with Best Infrastructure

I am searching for universities in US where students can experience both excellent academics and non-academic activities. Students can consider below criteria to assess the infrastructure in any University in US. 

• Sporting Facilities - One should have some fun while studying such as relaxing in swimming pools, fitness gyms, indoor and outdoor sports 
• Medical Facilities - On Campus medical facilities will gives immediate attention
• Student Societies  - Creates a platform to meet with like-minded people
• Student Accommodation - It helps in time when one needs
• IT Infrastructure - Who doesn't connects to internet and one needs complete WiFi 24X7
• Library Facilities - It's not about just having fun but also need to have a great learning experience. Library resources helps us to build great knowledge 

Few of the top US universities based on infrastructure

• Boston University 
• California Institute of Technology
• Columbia University
• Cornell University
• Duke University
• Harvard University
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Best Master Degrees to Pursue in US

Students normally look for masters programs which help them get good paying jobs. Below are the few popular programs international students choose:

• Computer Science
• Masters in Business Administration
• Health Care Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Education Management
• Healthcare Informatics
• Electrical Engineering
• Information Systems
• Physics

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Best Employers in US

Do you know even universities in US are competing with the corporates for best places to work for. In case of education sector, Washington University in St. Louis was rated highest by the employees up of a score of 9.31(scale of 0-10) followed by prestigious institutes such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT), Stanford university. Washington University ranks 32nd worldwide and 14th in United States in its undergraduate program. The other universities include: 

1. Washington University in St. Louis
2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
3. University of Utah
4. Stanford University
5. Syracuse University
6. University of Kentucky
7. Columbia University
8. University of Alabama
9. Florida International University
10. University of Minnesota

Wanna be a master?

Well, If your answer is yes, then my advice is do it in USA. If no, let me tell you one thing.
                     In a developing country like India, which requires to be improved in many fields like Robotics,Software and many other fields, there are huge opportunities for the people who are experts in that very particular field. So doing masters degree will certainly.

 WHY DO IT IN USA?           
                  Gaining expertism is not very easy task. It comes hand in hand with the experience.

         In this competitive world just knowledge on the subject of expertise is not sufficient,it has to be mixed with the right amount of practicalknowledge and your exposure to the world.
         As one of the most developed countries, USA serves as best destination for the one who would like to excel in all the skills that a country like ours need.
                    Not only studying options but also earning options are huge in United states. One can earn while studying in America.

What you need for Masters Program in US

Students who want to do masters in US need to start the process one year ahead as it gives a chance to increase your test scores and also financial aid from the university.

• Students need to take GRE test along with English proficiency test such as TOEFL or IETLS. Students with 300+ GRE score would get admission to decent university in US. By writing the test one year ahead gives an opportunity to re-attempt if one gets less score. There are also good set of universities for certain programs accept applications without GRE such as MIT Electrical and Computer Science programs, California State University for Civil Engineering program
• Students also need to plan whether they need to apply for Fall intake or Spring Intake. Fall intake have more chances of getting financial aid
• Along with test score students need to submit various documents such as Letter of Recommendations, Statement of Purpose, Transcripts which are very important for getting an admission
• Once the students receives the admission from particular university i.e. I-20 they need to apply for Student Visa