USA

Yes, there are a number of Indian student associations in USA, which provide a common platform for all Indian students to come together and celebrate the Indian culture, voice their concerns and help each other out, as they navigate studies in the country. 

Among the most popular Indian student organizations include: Indian Students Association (ISA) at Ohio State University, ISA at Auburn University, and ISA at University of Oklahoma, among others. 

The best universities in USA, the likes of MIT USA, Harvard, Columbia University, all have their own Indian student clubs and organizations. 

There are a range of opportunities available to students, after graduation in USA, across a number of top job sectors including: IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Medicine, Business, and Finance among others.

Graduates from US universities, are placed across a number of top companies in USA, including: Google, Amazon, Meta, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs among others. 

New York, San Francisco, LA, Boston and Chicago offer plenty of job opportunities to students across a number of industries. 

Yes, Indian students on a F1 student visa, can work part time alongside their studies in USA. The part time work hours for international students in USA, is around 20 hours per week, during academic session.

However, students have no restrictions on working hours, during their holidays or semester breaks. Students can earn around USD 20-USD 40 (INR 1.7 K-INR 3.5 K) per hour, on average. 

Conversion rate: 1 USD = INR 87.70

The qualities that you mention in the LORs must be most academic/professional in nature and should come with examples or instances, as seen by the recommender. Try to mention qualities that showcase you in a good light For example, if the recommender is talking about your 'superior research skills', he or she must provide relevant instances of the same, as evidenced in projects, events, competitions or in the classroom. Mentioning examples authenticates the claims made in the LOR, and provides the reader a glimpse of your performance and achievements, while also highlighting your strong suits.

There is no particular LOR format for USA. Typically, LORs begin with the recommender introducing themselves and talking about their association with you. They can then talk about your academic/professional qualities, relevant experiences or accolades that would make you a good fit for the said program. LORs also provide an opportunity to recommenders to mention their observations about you and your overall aptitude/suitability for the program.

Though the number of LORs required for MS in USA differs from university to university, a minimum of three LORs are typically asked for. Some universities may even ask for more number of LORs. Applicants must try to get LORs from either their academic or professional spheres, or as required by the university.

While choosing the recommender for your LOR for MS in USA, you must also consider the length of your association, i.e. how long s/he has known you for.  The recommender must know you for at least six months or more to be able to draft an LOR for you. While you can get it from professors or managers who have known you for a short while, getting one from a recommender who has seen your growth over a period of time adds more depth to the LOR.

The Dakota State University is considered to be the cheapest university in USA, with per semester tuition costs of around USD 5,968 (INR 5.23 L). The Arkansas State University is also right up there when it comes to cheap universities in USA, with per semester tuition costs of USD 9,680 (INR 8.5 L) for undergraduate and USD 6,980 (INR 6.12 L) for graduate students. 

Students can find a complete list of affordable universities in USA, from here: Cheapest Universities in USA.