• New U.S. Consul General Brings Aloha Spirit

    New U.S. Consul General Brings Aloha Spirit

    James W. Herman, the U.S. Consul General in New Delhi who coordinates consular operations at the five American consular sections in India, says the welcoming, friendly nature of Hawaii, where he grew up, is his model for the way to do business. He spoke with SPAN Editor Laurinda Keys Long about making the visa process transparent, comfortable, fast and secure.
  • Stepping Out to the US on a Dream Exchange Program

    First Hand

    Stepping Out to the US on a Dream Exchange Program

    From living a sheltered life surrounded by people where most things are done in company to adjusting to life in most parts of the West where value is placed on self-reliance can be a shock, at first. But you can test the waters by going abroad first as an exchange student.
IN CONVERSATION
“Johns Hopkins is on the Leading Edge of Changes in Medicine”
Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore has one of the best medical schools in the world. Its quality of medical research and primary care make it one of the most prized schools in America. Dr Mohan Chellapa, President, Global Ventures of Johns Hopkins Medicine International, says the face of medicine is constantly changing so the school’s new medical curriculum reflects the latest scientific advances.

“Cornell Prepares Students to be Leaders in the Hotel Industry”
Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration is a powerhouse. It has consistently ranked as America’s top hospitality management school and attracts many international students.

Wharton’s Leadership Program is at the Heart of MBA Life
University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton was one of the first schools to offer loans to international students when the financial crisis struck in 2008. Michael Useem, Professor of Management at Wharton says Wharton has one of the best loan programs for foreign students who don’t have a US co-signer.

FEATURES
  • Jazz From an Indian American Perspective
    For many musicians, playing the fearless jazz improvisations of American pianist Thelonious Monk and the undulating rhythmic intricacies of Carnatic music from southern India might seem like an odd combination.
  • Bollywood Dance Contests a Rage Across Us Colleges
    Dance crews start practicing new grooves in September for the fierce inter-college competitions in the winter and early-spring. But the footwork is balanced out by giddy socializing over pizza and Red Bull after rehearsals.
  • Back to School in the Age of Facebook
    What classes should I take? How can I find a roommate? What can I do for fun? These are some questions nervous freshmen have when they are about to start college, but students at UC San Diego are quelling the back-to-school jitters by sharing information on Facebook.com.
  • Can South Asian Students Still Live the American Dream?
    Students the world over have always looked at the US as the land of opportunity, but it has become a nation of fragile dreams for foreign students as the economic slowdown has curtailed the use of H-1B visas.
EDITORS' PICK
An Engineer's Guide to Surviving Grad School
The US education system teaches you to be self-reliant in a way you cannot imagine back home. From your courses to your evening meal, everything is up to you. This is a complete education -- a life education!
Guerilla Tactics for Getting into a Dream Law School
Before you make a USD 50,000 to USD 60,000 investment in a law school, you should really kick the tires: Talk to law faculty members and people who have studied in the US. Then make a decision.
B-School Through a Poet's Eye
Coming from India, I was entirely unprepared for what buying furniture in the US really meant. My bed, desk, chairs, tables and cabinets arrived as separate limbs, neatly arranged in huge boxes complete with nuts and bol...