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The USA is considered as the go-to destination for education because of its world-renowned universities with a top-quality education system, and a variety of cultures the country has to offer. In most of the universities, the average class size is 15-20 students, which enables every student to attain individual attention and help them gain more practical oriented knowledge.
As it is a technology leader and the centre for excellence for the day to day innovative and leading-edge technologies, it provides students with many opportunities to work with the best technology companies in the world. For students who are ardent about research, USA is considered as the best place to study, as it has research- oriented education with a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs to study. In the USA, students have the flexibility to choose courses from other majors/departments according to their interests. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Programs have 3 years of optional practical training (OPT) i.e, one could opt for 12 months plus 24 months of extension to stay back after masters.
USA is said to be the best place to Live, Learn and grow, as people there are individualistic, and are passionate and practical about what they do. USA hosts the most international students in the world. It is said that 35% of the country’s students come across the world to study in the USA, which creates a multicultural environment. Within the Universities, there are many student organizations, technical clubs, events and other extracurricular activities to help students develop their interpersonal skills, and expand their horizons. The university campuses are safe and encourage students to live independently, which, in turn, empowers students to face new experiences which helps facilitate their growth.
Education Consultant
Chris has been in the tertiary education sector for over 20 years in a number of roles including teacher, manager, director and CEO, and currently uses his extensive knowledge of the sector as an education consultant.
Chris has worked in the public and private tertiary education sectors within the New Zealand Polytechnic and Private Training Establishment (PTE) areas and holds two Masters qualifications in Design and Business Administration, plus qualifications in tertiary education and other relevant areas. Over the last twelve months he has been writing new degree and diploma programmes for both the domestic and international market and consulting on a range of tertiary developments. His background includes involvement in fields such as Information Technology, photography, graphic design, advertising, logistics and telecommunication, including fifteen years self-employed in multiple business areas.
He is passionate about making a difference in peoples’ lives through education by creating opportunities and pathways for learners to achieve their career aspirations.
Chris is married with three children and four grandchildren and resides in Hamilton New Zealand.