The United States is currently undergoing significant changes. The recent crackdown on illegal immigrants in Los Angeles has sparked protests and unrest, and the overseas study circle is also experiencing seismic shifts.
Trump has waved his hand, banning Harvard from enrolling international students! Both student visa and work visa policies are tightening! The H1B lottery rate has plummeted, harder than winning the lottery, OPT reviews are stringent with background checks going back generations, and tuition fees are set to rise? Families planning to study in the US are collectively emo...
In contrast, what are UK universities doing? They are sending out offers, expanding enrollment, and adjusting language requirements! Almost holding up a sign saying: Come on! Have fun! Anyway, there's a two-year work visa!
Parents and students, don't worry yet, the future isn't limited to the US. Today, we'll dissect the impact of current policies on US overseas study and compare the differences between UK and US overseas study, so you can clearly understand how to choose now~
I. Trump's New Policy Deals a Heavy Blow, US Overseas Study Enters 'Hard Mode'
Visa Hell, from 'Lottery' to 'Pay-to-Win'
Trump has proposed a new policy: H1B priority for 'high-paying positions', with a sharp decline in the lottery rate for ordinary international students.
Real-life interpretation: Previously 'random lottery', now 'pay-to-win exclusive'
Salary not reaching the top 30% of the industry? Sorry, thanks for playing!
International students lament: I spent millions on overseas study, and work visas still depend on luck???
OPT Review, Comparable to 'Political Screening'
STEM major OPT extensions may be canceled, internship periods shortened, and stricter background checks faced.
Netizen's spicy comment: "Trump: America First = International Students Last"
Tuition Fees Skyrocket, Exchange Rate Pain
US university tuition fees increase by 5%-10% annually, with living expenses in New York and Boston breaking the ceiling.
Comparison with the UK: 3-year undergraduate saves 1 year's tuition, 1-year master's directly saves a fortune!
The exchange rate has also dropped to 8.3, roughly equivalent to a discount!
II. Is the UK Overseas Study a Golden Period for? Get on Board Now for Steady Profits!
UK vs. US Comparison in Various Aspects
Round 1: Shorter Academic Duration = Saves Money + Time
US: 4-year undergraduate + 2-year master's = 6-year money-burning mode
UK: 3-year undergraduate + 1-year master's = 4-year graduation, master's degree at 22, earning two years earlier than peers!
Round 2: Work Visa Policy Friendliness Crushes
US: H1B lottery, lottery rate<20%, employer sponsorship as hard as climbing the sky
UK: PSW visa free for 2 years (3 years for PhD), transition to work visa upon job finding, policy as stable as a old dog
Round 3: Public Safety and Medical Benefits Win Handily
US: Campus safety depends on luck, medical insurance costs an arm and a leg
UK: Nationwide gun ban, free NHS medical insurance
III. UK Overseas Study is Truly Fragrant, Do You Know the Hidden Benefits?
More Flexible Language Requirements
US: TOEFL 100+, GRE/GMAT
UK: Many programs have no GRE requirements, and language courses are available if IELTS is insufficient!
European Internships are a Breeze
US: Leaving the country during OPT = risk + customs interrogation
UK: Free travel to and from Europe during PSW, internships and tourism both possible!
Application Difficulty is More Friendly
US TOP30: SAT 1500+, activity list
UK G5: No Gaokao scores required, A-level/IB scores meeting standards can enter quality institutions!
In summary, while US overseas study students are still struggling with H1B lottery, OPT reviews, and soaring tuition fees...
UK overseas study students already hold PSW visas, interning in London's financial district, visiting Edinburgh's castle from Jay Chou's "Clearly" music video, and even taking a 'flight' to feed pigeons in Paris during holidays!
Under Trump's new policy, the 'difficult mode' of US overseas study has begun, while UK overseas study not only offers friendly policies, shorter academic durations, higher cost-effectiveness, but also allows you to lock in career development opportunities early!
For parents, children's education brooks no compromise. Then, the concept of 'using property to finance education' needs to be considered earlier.
After all, if you own a house in the UK before starting your child's UK education journey, it can provide more flexibility in school selection.
Buying a good school district house to live in directly solves the schooling problem. If the price is too high, buying a cheaper house in another location and renting it out to subsidize the rent near the school district is also a good choice.
If we summarize 'using property to finance education' with an inequality, it would be:
House price appreciation + rental income ≥ tuition fees + living expenses + startup capital
It can be said that the purpose of this operation is to achieve 'education, residence, asset allocation' all in one go.
Data shows that London has experienced the largest rent increase in England, surging by 11.6% last year, exceeding the previous record high.
Overall, by leveraging property appreciation and rental returns, achieving 'zero-cost overseas study' in the UK is possible.
After all, for every parent, the importance of education is self-evident, and an excellent school can at least make a child's 'start more comfortable'.
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