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My Decision To Pursue A Degree In The USA

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There are times in life where we all have to make certain decisions in our lives. For me, I was one of those fortunate people who was given a chance to make a decision by her parents regarding my further education after high school and build a career. It’s usually rare among the Bangladeshi culture to let their children decide about getting their degree from abroad. I consider myself lucky in that case, because I could step in the United States of America today as I’ve dreamt of, only because my parents agreed with my decision and willingly supported me with everything I need for building my career in the future. It was difficult to leave my family and friends behind, but I believe it was for the greater good in my life. There are various reasons for which I chose to come to USA for my undergraduate degree. First of all, the standard of education in this country is much higher compared to other countries in the world. It is probably one of the top university destination choice for studying abroad and hosts many international students than any other country. Not to forget, the degrees from the universities here are highly recognized around the world for their academic excellence and enhanced learning experiences. …show more content…

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