I have 9 gsces (a-c) and went straight to work after that. Just been made redundant and wondering what to do with my life. Not looking to go back to work anytime soon, and been doing nothing the last 8 months!
I've always wanted to go university and think i should use the free time I have now to achieve this. I have about £30,000 in savings,not sure if this willl be enough for the 3 year course. How do i get myself into an american university, preferably in a big town like ny,california, chicago,san fran etc. i
Can i support myself by working part time as well if the savings arent sufficient?
Will it be harder to do this as I'm 30 so will be a mature student, ie getting accepted for a course and fitting in?
I have about 6 years experience as working in IT (Programmer) and maybe looking at doing a course in Internet marketing or something like that.
I assume I'll have to do some kind of foundation course or something due to my lack of formal qualifications?
How difficult to get a visa?
2006-11-10 11:17:14 · 3 answers · asked by really wanna change my life!!! 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I'm not really familiar with the education levels you mentioned, but I would suggest that you might want to apply to Baruch College, http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/--the business branch of City University of New York. Your practical background in IT might be of interest. I wouldn't worry about your age. Many students in US colleges and CUNY in particular are a bit older than "college age." You might well find work in IT in the city. As to cost, NY is an expensive place to live, but Baruch is relatively inexpensive. You could live in one of the "outer" boroughs--Queens or Brooklyn--where apartments are a little less expensive and where there are subways to take you into Manhattan. The neighborhoods of Sunnyside and Woodside in Queens come to mind as possible places to live. I believe that if you are accepted, CUNY may be able to help with or at least guide you as to how to get a visa.
2006-11-10 12:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by Ace Librarian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 08:28:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-10 15:03:57 · answer #3 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋