I don't really want to boast but I don't like the negativity flowing in this thread. Let me say this: One of the best decisions I made in my life is to come to US for my college education. First of all, the only reason anyone should come for college education is if you do pretty well in high school and manage to get full scholarship to a decent college in US.

Most Nepalis who come to study in US not only deplete their parents fund but also attend colleges where they are not really getting the education for their money. The school I graduated from gave full scholarship based on need to many international students. Of course, it was very selective as well. My parents paid for my flight and a semester of personal expenses. I never had to work in a gas station, though I did work on campus. My college funded approximately 30-35K a year for me just to study there. Most top universities will give you money if they think you are worth it. It wasn't hard for me to secure a job and I have seen many Nepali students in similar situation who into good schools and have fared pretty well. Bottom line, I am happy with my decision.

Moral of what I am trying to say is: Don't come to US just because that's what everyone is doing. If I hadn't got a 100% scholarship, why would I want to kill my parents retirement savings to fund my education? It's morally wrong! I am surprised to see 11000 nepali students coming to US every year only to work illegally in gas stations. And it is exactly those people who say getting a US visa is a matter of luck. Enough ranting, I can already see the rage fueling.