GRADUATED . is graduation makes any different for American , today ?
149791
I graduated in 1988 and when applying for jobs nobody cared to see the diploma so I could have lied on applications they wouldn't have known.
974711
You cannot compare the education in both the countries in any case. They have different standards and different extents to which they carry out research. USA has good research facilities and good mix of people whereas UK is more theoretical kinda stuff.(to the extent I know and people I have heard from). Rest is upto you.
535219
Gee,is this only for new grads?  Oh well,going to answer anyway. I graduated a long time ago. I've accomplished a lot in my lifetime,but am just going back to college now to finish my degree. I felt that something was lacking in my life,and this is it. I need my masters degree to feel complete.
567546
In the wider world, universities in the UK and in the US have absolutely the best general reputations. Many foreign students, for example, attend universities in the UK or US so that they have that sort of highly respected credential on their resume. \n\n(Shh...In fact, a friend of mine told me that, in her country, it doesn't matter WHAT university in the US you attended, so long as it was in the USA. She said that having that USA credential on your resume was a really big deal, and would open a lot of doors. That's not true of every country, but it was of hers.)\n\nBecause your daughters have US and EU passports, they will be able to work while they are studying, if they want to. This will help if they want to do an internship or a co-op while they are at university. \n\nWhat another poster said is true - in the UK, the programs are more perscribed, while in the US, you have a lot more freedom to mix-and-match classes. In the UK, undergraduate degree programs are usually three years long, while in the US, they take four years, usually because in the US you need to take classes above and beyond your "major" subject that students in the UK don't need to take. \n\nThere are some fine universities both in Europe and in the US. I think what the other poster said is right - your daughters should look in both places and find the university that best fits them - academically, socially, etc. - and then go there.
453908
No, it was not a waste.  In order to acquire most jobs these days, you need to have that degree on your resume. (even for ones you wouldn't think) So in that sense, it was a good thing.  Will it make you happy?  Gee, for all that money you'd think you should get some happiness out of it! You will eventually--when you get that job you want, or that bit more money to live on that the non grad didn't get.  I agree with the whole money thing in principle--soul sucking jobs are evil- but you do need it to live.  Have fun at the Cup and good luck!
105419
Graduated with  highest honours (exact meaning as written by poster above). Include it if you did graduate with honours. Otherwise it's a no no.
987632
Congrats on making it this far!  I'm 21, and I still don't know what I'm going to do for the rest of my life.  For now I'm taking the gen. ed. courses (the basic courses required for any degree) at a community college and trying to get some sort of administrative certification so I can make a little more money while I figure it out.  But life after high school is a LOT less stressful, especially if you DONT procrastinate.  Good luck!
40625
For me its not even though I moved to usa with a lot of money which where spent instantly to cover all needs.I mean life in Usa is better than in Europe only for money because if you actually get a degree here you can find a job easier than if you live in Europe its  hard because there is a lot of competion.However life in Europe is more expensive and they get paid less so you choose and make your own decisions :)
553372
I think it all depends on what part of the US you are wanting to work in. There are some places where you will thrive with the degree and other places you will flounder.
220414
Well, from my experiences, pedigree (experience) is always stronger than any degree. There's are people with lots of knowledge, but are working mediocre jobs just to pay for the knowledge. It doesn't matter where you get your degree from, if you don't have the experience to back it up, 80% of the jobs will not even give you a chance. Sure, some people may prefer if you have a college degree, but if you know how to talk the talk, that "degree" is overlooked. \n\nThe question you should be asking is if you are getting the education from the courses you are taking. If you feel you learned something, then more power to you. If you feel that it's a waste of time, then pay up and leave it alone. This nation is nothing but a bunch of "B and C students" anyway.\n\nI won't worry about degrees, I worry about experience because degrees are papers with general knowledge while experience speaks volumes. So, if you are taking an online course, better get a job to match that degree while you are taking that course... or you'll be sorry!
4240
With all due respect, I support educating American Citizens with my tax dollars before educating foreign students. Obviously, your ethic values and efforts greatly exceed those of many of my own countrymen, but Americans continue to fall farther and farther behind other countries. While I salute and commend your efforts, my financial support remains in hope that more American Citizens will adopt YOUR values and work ethic.  Good Luck and may you reap the benefits of all your dedication, but don't ask me to back you financially.
473328
As a person about to graduate from college, I am looking back at my high school graduation.  Get ready for change.  It will be great.  Take in each moment because these are the days to remember.  Have fun and walk with pride of all you have accomplished.
1106065
I had my life mapped out one way, but God had a different (and better) plan for my life. I can honestly say that I am living my life to the fullest and enjoying it! There aren't many from my graduating class that can say they live overseas in a Medeteranean country, travel Europe a few times a year, speak 3 languages, and don't have to work (my choice). Yeah, life is good!!
1141964
I am not a highschool graduate of '06 (still have 2 years to go) but i know that my friends, who are attending college this fall, have the fear of the new beginning, its a whole new chapter in your life and your basically on your own, in highschool you were more structured, you depended on your parents for most things, now your considered an adult you are gonna be making choices that you've never made before
1085358
Really? What a low graduation rate?\n\nI grew up in NYC and there are a lot of people graduating from HS. It seems that teachers and parents need to work together to solve this problem. It is truth that we are wasting tax payers money for students if they are not taking advantage of it.
452692
Uhhh hey smart one everybody who lives in America had descendants come from other countries. If you're not in America, oh well. I think modern day immigrants are the people who just got here and don't have green cards lol
1179123
I would answer your question this way "What do they call a person who graduates last in their class at medical school"???\n\nDoctor\n\nIt doesn't really matter where you graduate from.  It makes more of a difference the quality of education and the grades you obtain in school.