Is College in the U.S Really the American Dream?

Graduating students in America already have so much to worry about when making the transition from high school to higher education. Tuition is just one more stress factor that gets thrown into the mix. People from all over the world make the move to the U.S. for college. It’s the “American dream” to come study, live and thrive in the U.S. But what if it turns out that university in Europe is actually more cost effective, simpler and just happens to be outstanding education?

Hearing something like “low cost” may sound like low funded schools and poor education, but universities in Europe are actually found to have simpler yet more effective learning structures while remaining cost efficient and affordable. According to GBSB GLOBAL, bachelor’s and master’s programs are shorter in Europe while maintaining low-cost or free tuition. This allows students to focus more on their education and then entering the workforce much sooner than average American students, as well as sustain a higher quality of life throughout their college years.

European universities are more often built into their cities in contrast to American colleges which commonly have their own “college town” and communities. Students in Europe are able to live, work, study and socialize in these major cities which allows them to be more independent and thrive as young adults. Students can view this as a positive or negative and that entirely depends on the individual’s personality and skills.