“[Educational exchange programs] enable the most talented citizens to share their devotion to diplomacy and peace, their hopes, their friendships, and the belief that all of the Earth’s sons and daughters ought to have the opportunity to lift themselves up.”

--Secretary of State John Kerry

February 20, 2013, at the University of Virginia

Leaving your home, family and friends is a big step; however, coming to study in the United States could be a beneficial experience for you. If you study in the United States, you will experience new cultures, unique people and excellent educational opportunities. There are many schools that you can enroll in, from elementary to high school, community college to graduate school – they just have to be certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. You can study in many programs including arts and humanities or science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). You also benefit the United States when you study here – from contributing to our economy to adding to research efforts, while internationalizing our classrooms with new perspectives.

Even though International Education Week 2013 ends tomorrow, we will continue providing information on the international student process all year long. Tell us: Why did you choose to study in the United States? What has been your best experience to date? Share your story on Facebook or Twitter.