Get US greencard if it ruins college experience?
I have lived in the US for 6 years, and currently go to a Canadian semi target/target that places fairly well in investment banking (Queen's/Richard Ivey).
If I live in the US for a certain amount of time before I turn 21, I am eligble to get my green card. Basically, with summers included I only need an extra 6 months in the US to get it.
I was thinking of doing a study abroad program for my 2nd year somewhere in the US (somewhere warm and fun). However, this would inevitably mess up my relationships with my friends, my gpa (study abroad classes count as pass fail and the first 2 years of my program are very very easy - but my grades in the US won't count), and any executive positions I can get in the clubs I'm in. I could only do this in second year as our actual business program starts 3rd year and there is constant ongoing on campus recruiting.
I 100% want to work in the US after college. Would not having any citizenship status hurt me later in life? I know that my parents can't look for other jobs as they are tied to the company that gave them a Visa. Also, many job applications put citizenship status as one of their first questions. I know many people who got into great places out of Canada (and got a temporary Visa without a problem), but I feel like transitioning later would be tough. On the other hand, going to a school where I don't know anyone and leaving my friends for a year isn't ideal either. Combine this with graduating with a lower gpa and minimal leadership roles in extracurriculars (but also with a green card). Thoughts?
Most people would think of a study abroad semester as a great experience...a green card would be added bonus. No brainer, not sure what you are complaining about
I want to do study abroad but somewhere like Copenhagen, Barbados, or Australia. California State University isn't the ideal study abroad... My school isn't well known in the US (except for finance) so not many US kids want to go here. I think the options are California State, William and Mary, and Case Western.
Out of those, William & Mary is the best choice. IB/consulting placement has been getting better as of late and alumni are very loyal. It's not fun like a CSU, but for career opportunities, it's not a bad place at all.
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