{"id":1614,"date":"2023-04-21T11:42:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-21T11:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ruchigsaran.com\/?p=1614"},"modified":"2023-04-21T12:12:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T12:12:36","slug":"a-peek-into-us-college-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ruchigsaran.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/21\/a-peek-into-us-college-system\/","title":{"rendered":"A Peek into US College System"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”full_text”]\n
Did you know that according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) there are a total of 5999 higher education institutions in the US as of the academic year 2019-20.\u00a0 So, what does that mean? It simply means that as parents, mentors and educators we should take away the stress that my child\/student will not go to college or not get admitted.<\/span><\/div>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”full_text”]\n

Let us understand the differences between a College and a University in the United States<\/h3>\n

The main difference between a college and a university is that they differ in the kind of program and degrees they offer. <\/p>\n

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  • University<\/em> refers to larger institutions that offer both undergraduate and graduate programs.<\/li>\n
  • College<\/em> refers to liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and technical and art schools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”1617″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text”]\n

    Let’s begin with Universities<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”full_text”]Universities can be public or private institutions that offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees. They have huge campuses and offer a variety of programs and major selection. Public Universities enroll thousands of students every year whereas the private universities are much smaller and more selective.[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”full_text”]\n
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    In 2022,\u00a0UC Berkeley enrolled 32,479 students whereas Stanford University admitted 7700 students.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”full_text”]\n

    Public Universities<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n
    — are higher education institutions that are funded by the State. Students from within the State pay in-state tuition whereas out of state and international students pay a higher fee. Some examples are University of California – Berkeley, LA, Irvine, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign, University of Florida etc.<\/span><\/div>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”full_text”]\n

    Private Universities<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n

    — rely on tuition fees, and donations from its patrons as they do not get any financial support from the government. Some examples are Pepperdine University, Chapman University, Harvard University, and Yale University.[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”full_text”]\n

    Research Universities<\/b><\/h4>\n

    — can be public and non-profit private universities and they spend millions in research every year.[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.38)” bg_image=”1102″ bg_position=”left top” bg_repeat=”repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text”]\n

    Did you know<\/em> that Stanford University is a non-profit public charity that receives its funds from sponsors, donors, and of course parents and students. They spend carry official research designations billions of dollars each year on research and development. Students get to interact with university professors who focus on research and publishing papers in their fields.<\/h6>\n

    Source: https:\/\/www.stanford.edu\/research\/[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”bottom” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text”]\n

    What are the Benefits of studying in a university<\/h3>\n

    One can choose from a broad range of courses that best align with their interest and career path. Universities feature incredibly diverse campuses, allowing one to meet and work with students, faculty, and staff from many backgrounds.[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text”]\n

    Some Challenges <\/h3>\n

    The faculty in many large public universities focus on research and the class size is huge. They also have limitations in classroom availability and that makes it difficult for students to register for a course before it fills up. While some students thoroughly enjoy large, bustling communities, others may feel isolated or even lost or overwhelmed in such a surrounding.
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    Now let’s take a look at colleges<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text”]Colleges can be either two years or four years. A two-year college offers an associate’s degree whereas a four-year college offers a bachelor’s degree. In a college not only is the student population smaller but the student to faculty ratio is also much lower. So, if a student is an introvert, a smaller college may work in their favor as they will have a sense of belonging in a close-knit environment.[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text”]Community Colleges<\/strong><\/em>
    \n– Community colleges offer two-year associate degrees that help students to transfer to a four -year college for an undergraduate degree It helps students stay close to home and the parents save on tuition cost.[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text”]Vocational Colleges<\/em><\/strong>
    \n– They offer specialized training in a particular industry which include culinary arts, dental hygiene and health care. These colleges usually offer students certificates or associate degree[\/nectar_highlighted_text][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”half_text”]Liberal Arts Colleges <\/em><\/strong>
    \n\u2013 These programs offer a strong foundation in fields like math, economics, law, business, history etc. They are typically private and offer four-year bachelor programs. [\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”1148″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”right” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-5-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”4\/5″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_highlighted_text color_type=”regular” style=”full_text”]\n
    There are plenty of options so focus on yourself<\/em> and find the right fit where you can be yourself and blossom<\/em> in a healthy learning environment.<\/h6>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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