From the many types of institutions to the virtually unlimited array of programs and majors, the universities and colleges in the United States reflect the diversity, tolerance, and pursuit of excellence that characterize the best of the country as a whole. Through this journal, prospective international students and their parents and advisors will learn about the American system of higher education and academic and student life at U.S. colleges and universities.
Karen Hughes, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs
Margaret Spellings, Secretary of Education
A typical state university enrolls tens of thousands of students and offers hundreds of courses of study.
The availability of private funding enables private universities to step off in bold new directions of inquiry.
Two-year colleges are an attractive alternative for students seeking a hometown environment and lower costs.
Small private colleges focus on teaching and on interaction between students and faculty.
Organizations place special emphasis on minority students, including African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians.
An educator discusses the unique role of HBCUs in affirming identity among African-American students.
Religious institutions believe their tradition of learning through faith is "value added" to higher education.
Colleges that concentrate on teaching the arts, business, or military studies are just a few examples of schools with focused curricula.
The U.S. college experience is a time to study and prepare for a career, but also offers opportunities to discover, explore and mature.
This article focuses on community colleges, but the message of "Welcome" is extended to all foreign students at all U.S. institutions of higher learning.
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