Many international students don't realize just how big the United States actually is. The continent US (all the states except for Alaska and Hawaii) is so large that the country is divided into four time zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific. The climate also varies across the United States. The southern section of the country features mild temperatures throughout the year, with plenty of sunshine. The northern half of the US often experiences snowfall in the winter months, primarily from November through February. Aside from climate concerns, another issue is that of US education system. In the United States, students begin higher education after completing 12 years of primary & secondary school and two years of college (known as community or junior colleges) program leading to the associate degree. Four-year colleges, universities, institutes of technology, vocational and technical schools, and professional schools such as law and medical schools provide higher education. The United States government does not recognize or approve colleges and universities as does the ministry of education in many countries. Instead the US department of education reviews and recognizes "accrediting agencies" that in turn assure the quality of educational institutions and programs. So, you have to ensure that the universities in which you are interested are accredited by an agency recognized by the department of education. Most colleges and universities have what is called "regional accreditation" from an agency that has jurisdiction over the region of the country in which they are located. Accreditation assures you that the institution has met certain academic, administrative, and fiscal standards. Accreditation also assures you that your degree will be recognized by other educational institutions and by employers.

Study in America includes colossal amount of planning which includes: what to study, where to study, plans how to pay for Tuition fees, books and supplies, as well as transportation and cost of living. The average tuition and fees at four-year university program continues to increase, last year rising were 4.4 percent at public universities and 5.2 percent at private universities. As the cost of higher education continues to escalate faster it’s more important to make optimum utilization of available resources.