| |19 19 March 2020HIGHERReviewthe mindset and skillsets needed to make sense of complex systems, and develop creative solutions to today's most vexing challenges," he notes.Comparing the Indian higher education system and the teaching methodologies and industry exposure that Clarkson University offers, Dean Janoyan says, "Indian universities tend to have large classes and highly regulated curricula. At Clarkson, by contrast, classes are much smaller and students, therefore, get much more individualized attention. Progress in classes is not usually determined by one large exam at the end of the semester. Each professor circulates a syllabus at the start of the term which indicates the type of assignments students must complete. These include research papers, experiments, group assignments, and other projects, in addition to tests and quizzes. In some programs, internships are required, and in others, internships need to be done when the student's advisor recommends one. Internships can be paid or unpaid. In terms of placements, our Career Center hosts two career fairs each year which are attended by hundreds of companies. Often company representatives at Clarkson's Career Fair are alumni themselves who come back to attract future graduates to their companies and agencies. The quality of education offered by the University has helped the students of Clarkson University to earn salaries that are among the top 2 percent in the United States."Transcending Global Higher Education Clarkson offers great opportunities for international students, both in the classroom and during their free time. The diversity of different countries that include 300 international students from 52 countries in Fall 2019 means that a wide array of cultures is represented. In this, the Indian students make up the second biggest community and most Indian students opt for graduate courses in sciences and engineering, as well as professional programs. The popular M.S. in Data Analytics is a multidisciplinary major that draws a lot of attention and enrollment. To make the transition for international students easier, Clarkson University Student Success Center provides tutoring and study support to help students adjust to the US style of teaching and learning along with various other orientation programs. All admitted applicants at Clarkson are considered for funding and scholarships. Usually, this funding takes the form of a partial scholarship which can reduce tuition by up to 30 percent. In research-oriented programs, a limited number of fully-funded research or teaching assistantships are also being offered. Most assistantships are awarded to Ph.D. students with a smaller number going to master's students. While it may be challenging to adjust to life and studies in the US, it won't be overwhelming or unfriendly at Clarkson. The students are promised world-class education that gives them the ability to compete academically and professionally at a global level and this will help them to be successful both in the personal and professional front. UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES IN USAFOR INDIAN STUDENTS - 2020HIGHER EDUCATIONReview TOP 10
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