I had an offline discussion with someone who completed three Masters Degree (India, Sweden and The United States). I learned a great deal from the discussion and figured it will be helpful to compare Studying Abroad in Sweden and USA. This article is a summary of what I learned about Studying in Sweden and includes…
When I chose to come to America, I was just 20. And, being the eldest daughter and grand daughter of the house, I was always pampered and never away from my home. But, I still had this big dream of coming to the US. Not because of the fancies it brings along, but instead, I wanted…
Let’s talk about the State of Job Market in the U.S.A. and chances of finding a Full-Time Job in the USA. By, Full-Time, I’m referring to Direct Hire positions, not via Desi Consultants with fake resume (and I’m 101% against using any fake profiles, resume and proxy interviews). I have written about the Desi Consultants…
Written by Jon Matzner – Former U.S. Diplomat and Consular Officer. During my years as a US visa and consular officer – I was asked several questions over and over: “Why are you typing so much”? “Wow – how was that so fast and easy”? “Can you please please please give me a visa”? “What…
What is the best way to select a major in Graduate School? The Simple answer would be, “Son find what excites you. Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” I know that took literally 10 seconds to type, but it can take a lifetime to…
Job search is hard and requires a lot of effort. Fact: Finding a job in the Coronavirus economy as an F1 Visa holder on OPT, STEM OPT or H1B Visa will be challenging. This guide will give insights about: Overview of what it takes to find a job in the USA Your First Day in…
When you watch this interview, you are going to feel how a student is supposed to study and experience the American Education and Lifestyle in this President Trump’s Era. Introduction to Preyksha: I’m a graduate student in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler. I commenced my Master’s at UT…
Your fate to Study in the USA hinges on your performance during the F1 Visa Interview. I have seen on the faces of student and parents after F1 Visa is rejected. They all scramble to find F1 Visa Rejection reasons. There is a period of uncertainty that follows your student visa denial. You would ask…
Bindhu recently (within last two weeks) started working as Data Analyst (Full-Time Job) in Illinois. She received two Full-Time job offers after graduating from the University of Texas at Dallas with Masters in Information Technology. I interviewed her to share her journey about landing two Full-Time job offers in a span of two weeks, but…
US Visa Interview Waiver or Dropbox program was introduced in 2012. Since then several thousands of US visa interview applicants have utilized the dropbox in India. Note: If you qualify for dropbox, you wouldn’t be able to schedule an visa interview. I have heard conflicting reports on this. But, as per experiences shared by few, there’s…