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Anzhela Boldesku-Dychka co-founder of Study and Travel Abroad Agency COMPASS

Up to 1 million international students from around the world study in the USA. Why do students choose education in the USA?

 increase your knowledge – study what you love, you’re interested in and with the top experts in their fields  gain a qualification that’s internationally recognized - US higher education qualifications are recognized and respected by employers and academics worldwide  develop the essential skills you’ll need in your career and working life – communication, organization, time management, team work, leadership, problem- solving  increase your earning potential – having a degree makes you more attractive to employers, you’ll have a greater choice of jobs and you can earn more. The average salary for graduates is 40% higher than for non-graduates aged 25-30  get your first true taste of independence and freedom, build self-confidence, experience all aspects of student life, broaden your horizons and meet new people

The US education system has often been said to be the most diverse in the world, in terms of:

 Size of student population (from only a few hundred to tens of thousands of students);  Admissions criteria (from highly competitive to completely open);  Setting (from world-famous metropolises to lovely small-town campuses, and from desert-hot to northern climates);  Programs (in terms of duration and field of study, as well as approach, i.e., vocational to academic);  Delivery (from physical campuses to blended delivery models and entirely online programs);  Culture (from rigorous and specific academic programs to arts-focused, sports-intensive, or technically oriented programs).

Advantages of U.S language schools, colleges and universities:

 Academic Excellence  Broad range of programs  Improvement of English skills  Support for International Students  Grants and Discounts  American culture and campus life  Future opportunities

Why do students choose language courses in the USA?

Guaranteed academic success Fast improving

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skills Support in the USA 24/7 Opportunity to see the USA Discounts and bonuses

A huge bonus for students who are still weak in their English, is a wide choice of preparatory programs before entering the university. A lot of language schools have direct preparation programs for admission.

Why do students choose higher education in the USA?

 Excellent programs  The huge number of US universities and colleges  Opportunity to receive a grant or scholarship  Opportunity to grow professionally and personally  Career prospects for graduate students

In 2018, according to Compass statistic, 234 students went to language courses in the United States. 27 students - started higher education; 19 students – started education at secondary and high schools.

Amount of students

Language Courses Higher education Secondary education

The most popular locations for Ukrainian students are:

New York Boston Miami Orlando

The most popular locations for Ukrainian students are:

Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco San Diego

What are the most important factors for Ukrainian students when choosing a place to study in the USA ?

Interested program

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Location Cost

Scholarship Honors or Scholars programs

Employment prospects

The student to faculty ratio Opportunities to do undergraduate research Study abroad programs Whether you can do internships for academic credit

 Defining student’s objectives and profile: type of education, ambitious, English level.  Selection of school / university / college based on the wishes of the student (Interested program of study, cost, location, rating, the possibility of obtaining a scholarship or grant, Employment prospects, internships)  Preparation of entry plan, collection of documents and applying for a visa.  Full support during student’s time abroad.

TO-DO List of education agent: That is what we do!

Features of the US educational market promotion:

 Show more options of places to study ( e.g. not in big famous cities)  Find affordable tuition  Consider community colleges and university transfers  Find more suitable pathway programs for students with lack

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 Find opportunities for internships and future employment

US institution support to international agencies in the Ukrainian market:  Provide scholarships  Help with internships for students  Provide support and advisors  Disclose more employment opportunities

Thank you for your attention! If you have any questions, I will be happy to answer them.

Anzhela Boldesku-Dychka Co-founder Study and Travel Abroad Agency COMPASS Dnipro, Ukraine Contact me: E-mail: angela@compass.in.ua

Phone number: +380679217480 Skype: Boldesku_angie