These Problems are Faced by Every Pakistani and Indian Student in America

United States of America is currently the best ranked study abroad destination of the world. This one country has the most number of universities counting over 4 thousand. There are many ancient universities that have always been the leader of education world. Most of the inventions, breakthroughs and latest research are done by America. The most expensive and highest paid teachers are found in this country. Even in sports American universities have prepared athletes that have no competitor.

Even with all this, there are still numerous problems for international students in this country. Actually, in every study abroad destinations, there are found some unnecessary issues causing you problems. As great of a study abroad destination America, more of the problems students, particularly from Pakistan and India, have to face. If you know these problems prior moving there, you will be prepared to cope with them. Here see all the problems that international students have to face while studying in America.

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1 -   Many Different Accents

You will find whole world residing in America. People from all nations can be found in this country. Since English is the official and most spoken language of America, everyone talks in English. English is an international language and everyone knows this language. They can perfectly talk with fluency in English but there is one issue. That issue is Accent. Words are same but style and pronunciation is different.

You will find dozens of different accents in English. There are blacks that have different style of speaking then you will find Asians, Arabs, European and people from different countries all speaking in an accent of their own. It often causes miscommunication. It takes a lot of time just to get used to American accent and on top of that always communicating with different accents can be difficult. It may be fun in start but eventually you start to get irritated.

2 -   Second Most Racist Nation

No matter how many slogans people raise of American Dream and of being Great Nation, it doesn’t change the fact that United States in a racist country. America is not exactly how world thinks it is. A great proportion of people is illiterate and poor. America is the second most racist nation in the world next to only India. Every year many cases are reported of abuse and violence towards minority. Every foreigner living in this country has at least once faced racism.

It is important that foreigners also keep their anger in control at such times. If you also join in violence then get ready to be deported back to homeland. There is a great percentage of foreigner population in America still they face racism. Muslims are particularly targeted.

3 -   The Trump

If someone asks what is the problem with United States, say The Trump Happened. Donald Trump is the current president of United States of America. If you have ever heard his speeches, you must know how he dislikes Muslims. It is not just Muslims, he is a racist who does hate speech on camera about all foreigners. Since the time he became president, he has tightened the visa and immigration policies. Even getting American students visa is not very easy anymore. He particularly hates Pakistan so they will be getting more attention by visa and immigration officials. As the situation is right now, it won’t wrong to assume that there is hardly any future in America for Muslims and particularly Pakistanis.

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4 -   Worst Health Care System

So called Great Nation has the worst ranked health care system in the world. Everyone is required to buy Health Insurance but even with that, it is the worst health care system. It is not that their doctors are not good. America probably has the most advance doctors and best research in medicine. According to some theorists, America is controlled some very powerful businessmen. Health care is something people have to do despite how expensive it gets. These businessmen are taking full advantage of this opportunity and earning as much as possible. Even with most expensive health care system, it is still the worst health care system in the world.

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5 -   Public Transportation

Most people in America use cars of their own for transportation. There are found taxis that very expensive. For public transportation, mostly trains are used. Whether underground or on street, you will find trains running. It may sound fun to travel in a train on streets but it is not. America transportation system is very bad. It is not comfortable, takes a lot of time and don’t exactly get you to your desired destination. It is definitely a problem for foreigners temporarily living America because they it takes time to get a car and road permit.

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6 -   High Study Cost

America is home to some of world’s most expensive universities. In general, America has the highest of tuition fees particularly for international students. There are found many scholarships but compared to ocean of students not everyone gets them. Even the scholarships or grants students receive are not enough to cover their expenses. The last option they are left with taking a loan. Most of the university/ college students in America are in debt. Students graduate with a huge load of debt on their head. It takes years after graduation to repay that debt. One doesn’t always get the interest free loan. You can imagine how high debts escalate with interest in years. Unless you are rich filthy rich, this is definitely a problem a student will face.

 

 

Usama Ahmed Awan The Editor of StudyAbroad.pk, Usama is a BZU studied Software Engineer, now  a Teacher, Article Writer, Educational Counselor and Journalist. He has been  writing to assist students selecting the right career path.