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The USA is often touted as a melting pot of several cultures, which
attracts students from all over the world. Did you know that according to the
Open Doors report, 2021, the US is the most popular study abroad destination
among Indian students? The USA has welcomed9,14,000+ international
students this year alone. If you aspire to study in the USA, you may be curious
to know some interesting things about the people, culture and overall
environment of the United States of America. So let’s dive in.
The US universities offer a great learning experience by offering
state-of-the-art infrastructure, globally recognized courses, and the latest
learning tools that can give you a leading edge. You can opt from an extensive
range of courses available in multiple domains like Information technology,
Arts, Science, Political Science and more.
The USA is a financial hotspot with flourishing businesses like Walmart,
Apple, Amazon, Microsoft and other Fortune 500 companies. Silicon Valley, the
hub of technological innovation, is the heart of this country. Hence, the USA
is known as the land of opportunities. Therefore, many study abroad students
aspire to work with leading businesses post completion of their course.
Americans believe in freedom and individuality and respect different
views and cultures. The Statue of Liberty is a great symbol of this deeply
rooted culture of freedom. So when you study abroad in the USA, your
ideas, thoughts and perspectives will be heard. The U.S. Declaration of
Independence places great emphasis on equality too.
People in the US address each other with first names and do not usually
use titles like Sir or Ma’am. However, as a study abroad student, when you
greet your faculty, you may address them with an appropriate title. For
example, you may greet them as – Good morning, Professor (last name).
Americans are law-abiding citizens, especially when it comes to business
ethics. In the USA,it is believed that wealth creation and business values go
hand in hand. Also, Americans are super committed to work and are known to put
in extra hours at work. Anti-discrimination values and honest marketing
strategies are some widely followed business ethics in the USA.
Food habits will vary depending on the region. However, let us tell you
that if you are a foodie, you will definitely enjoy the large portions of the
meal and free refills. Hamburger, Hot dogs, Tater tots, Donuts and Texas
Barbecue, are some must-try American dishes.
The United States of America celebrates Independence Day with fireworks
and parades on the 4th of July. Thanksgiving is an annual national holiday
celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. This holiday is celebrated to
thank the harvest and other blessings of the previous year. Halloween is a
popular holiday which is celebrated on 31st October every year.
So, these are some fascinating things that you must know if you plan to
study abroad in the USA. Studying abroad in America can be expensive. However,
you can opt for an education loan in India for study abroad dreams to come true. We, at Avanse,
offer 100% finance so that you can focus on your academic goals instead of
worrying about the funds. If you have any doubt, we will be glad to assist you.
All you have to do is connect with us. All the
best!
We always aim to offer you competitive interest rates on your Avanse Education loan.
The rate of interest on your loan is calculated as: Interest Rate = Avanse Base Rate +
Spread.
Our current Base Rate is 14.25% (WEF 01.05.2023).
The Spread is floating and is based on analysis of overall credit and course profiling.
This rate is subject to the terms and conditions of Avanse Financial Services Ltd.