Contribution of U.S. Higher Education in shaping the 21st century India

November 26, 2008

United States-India Educational Foundation USIEF organised a panel discussion with U.S. University Alumni on “Contribution of U.S. Higher Education in shaping the 21st century India” on November 18, 2008 at the Auditorium, the American Center, 24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi

Maninder of Team 123oye was present and captured some key points

  • What has led to the increase in no. of Indian Students going to U.S. for education?
  1. More Awareness
  2. More People can afford US Education
  3. Good Quality education
  4. Diversity in US Education
  • Difference between Indian education and US Education – In India, education is more textbook oriented and more about memorising. Students are often stuck in one field. Education in USA is more practical – project work and research. The US education  has flexibility and helps  students broaden their horizons