India has retained its No. 1 slot in US Universities enrollments for the third year in a row. USA continues to be the first choice of students. During the current year 76,503 enrolled in US. All foreign students are allowed to work for 20 hr/week on the campus while academic session is on and 40 hours per week during holiday. They are also eligible to work in the US for a year after completing their academic programs. This is called the “Optional Practical Training (OPT)” program and one can take it up while on an F1 student visa.

The Career and Placement offices in the universities help by arranging campus career fairs but one can try through professional contacts as well. Indians comprise the largest number of international students to the US. Indian students prefer US-base educational institutions, as they offer flexibility in the choice of majors, transfers and switchovers, admissions-related decisions and course curriculum. The educational institutions in the US are at the forefront of technology and educational techniques and offer hands-on experience through curriculum and post completion practical training, research prospects and support services. Programs are available at associate, bachelors, masters and doctoral levels, in various fields of study ranging from accounting to zoology. Programs in Management, Engineering, Computer Science and office fields are popular.

However, it is important to check the accreditation status of the institution to ensure the degree that one gets is recognized worldwide. There are regional and national accrediting associations to grant this status. Indian students should check the programs for professional accreditation, which is granted by the specialized professional accrediting bodies. The best part about studying in the US is that degrees from accredited institutions have worldwide recognition, and job prospects around the world are very high.