Posted by: dapu July 5, 2010
Login in to Rate this Post:
0 
? 
?
Your study grades look fine and should be a plus point if you do well on TOEFL and SAT (if you plan to take this as well). SAT is mostly considered for scholarship evaluation. You won't need to work in gas station at all if you choose not to (consider working in school for 20 hrs) and be active with professors and other programs at school which might help you land internship within sophomore year.
Correct me if I am wrong, you will be graduating from A level this year (and since the application deadline for undergraduate are closed, you are planning to apply for next fall). If you can make it, you can apply for spring semester (which has some benefits since summer will be only 4-5 months - gives you some lag time to earn money for next semester). If not, apply for fall semester next time (meanwhile prepare for SAT test, which will be a plus point for application and scholarship consideration)
You mentioned it takes only 3 years for undergrad in Nepal. This might be a bit hassle when you apply for grad school in US (most of the grad school in US does not consider 3 year undergrad in Nepal as a well-planned degree, so you might end up taking more liberal classes or other topics while in grad school which in turn will add a year or so in your grad school). It will be about the same if you study in Nepal or in US in terms of year. If you are concerned about study year - don't be.
Think about other variables and aspects of life as well. Coming and studying in US helps you tremendously in standing in your own legs (makes you a proud man once you are done with your degree) - since you will be doing everything yourself. If you stay in Nepal, you are leaning towards your family and friends for help. You won't grow up as fast as if you were in US.
Struggle and suffering in US helps you become a better person if you chose to be. Success after years of pain and depression in US makes you feel proud and happy. By the time you finish your undergrad you learn tons of real life challenge which benefits you in long term. You don't get this in Nepal.
Always Remember
"Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition
you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the
struggle against overwhelming odds."
Orison Swett Marden
Correct me if I am wrong, you will be graduating from A level this year (and since the application deadline for undergraduate are closed, you are planning to apply for next fall). If you can make it, you can apply for spring semester (which has some benefits since summer will be only 4-5 months - gives you some lag time to earn money for next semester). If not, apply for fall semester next time (meanwhile prepare for SAT test, which will be a plus point for application and scholarship consideration)
You mentioned it takes only 3 years for undergrad in Nepal. This might be a bit hassle when you apply for grad school in US (most of the grad school in US does not consider 3 year undergrad in Nepal as a well-planned degree, so you might end up taking more liberal classes or other topics while in grad school which in turn will add a year or so in your grad school). It will be about the same if you study in Nepal or in US in terms of year. If you are concerned about study year - don't be.
Think about other variables and aspects of life as well. Coming and studying in US helps you tremendously in standing in your own legs (makes you a proud man once you are done with your degree) - since you will be doing everything yourself. If you stay in Nepal, you are leaning towards your family and friends for help. You won't grow up as fast as if you were in US.
Struggle and suffering in US helps you become a better person if you chose to be. Success after years of pain and depression in US makes you feel proud and happy. By the time you finish your undergrad you learn tons of real life challenge which benefits you in long term. You don't get this in Nepal.
Always Remember
"Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition
you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the
struggle against overwhelming odds."
Orison Swett Marden
Last edited: 05-Jul-10 09:45 AM
Last edited: 05-Jul-10 09:45 AM