From 1st grade till 12th grade, Education in U.S.A is totally free and wonderful after that, following 4 yrs is designed to loot every single penny from your pocket. It is unnesscary and bais to take basics when you have finished high school, first 2 years of college is, WASTE OF TIME, where you do not learn a single refreshing thing. I do not think four long years of college is neccessary just to major on some spefic topic. For example, in North America it takes you 7 yrs to become a Doctore, whereas in here, it will take you 12+ yrs to become one..(not that i am interested in medical field, but just giving an example) LOSS OF 5 FREAKIN YRS? CAN YOU IMAGINE THAT?? i feel sorry for the guys you are just entering college. LONG WAY TO GO Ppl...and even after 4 yrs of college do not expect some wonderful job, to get a high paid, good qualified job in U.S.A, more than 4 yrs is a absoulute neccessity. Good LucK!!